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Team World Dominates Day 2 at Laver Cup 2025
On September 20, 2025, Team World took a strong lead in the Laver Cup 2025, finishing Day 2 with a commanding score of 9-3. The team won all three singles matches and a doubles match at the Chase Center. Players Alex de Minaur, Francisco Cerundolo, and Taylor Fritz all triumphed over their higher-ranked opponents.
De Minaur kicked off the day with an impressive 6-1, 6-4 victory against No. 3 Alexander Zverev. He expressed pride in his performance, stating, “I knew it was going to get harder, because he’s a great competitor, he was going to make my life very difficult.” Cerundolo followed with a win against No. 11 Holger Rune, resulting in a 5-3 lead for Team World.
Fritz then capped the session with a significant upset, defeating World No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz, further strengthening Team World’s position. In the doubles match, a first-time pairing of de Minaur and Alex Michelsen took the stage, overpowering Casper Ruud and Rune with a score of 6-3, 6-4.
The Team World coaches, Andre Agassi and Patrick Rafter, noted the contrasting playing styles that helped their team succeed. Agassi remarked on the significance of their leadership in guiding the players. The team’s success builds momentum as they seek to clinch the Laver Cup trophy, needing just two more wins, while Team Europe must secure four.
Outside the court, Roger Federer, a co-founder of the Laver Cup, appeared on Andy Roddick’s podcast where he shared thoughts about remaining connected to the sport after retirement. He stated, “In tennis, we forget the legends of our sport,” highlighting the importance of preserving tennis history while also inspiring new generations of players.
The results so far ensure an exciting Sunday ahead, as Team Europe still hopes for a comeback while Team World seeks to capitalize on their momentum.
