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Jack Sock can use Laver Cup as rebound event for 2018

By Harry Floyd

CHICAGO, IL - SEPTEMBER 20: Jack Sock of Team Rest of the World prior to the Laver Cup at the United Center on September 20, 2018 in Chicago, Illinois.The Laver Cup consists of six players from the rest of the World competing against their counterparts from Europe.John McEnroe will captain the Rest of the World team and Europe will be captained by Bjorn Borg. The event runs from 21-23 Sept. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images for The Laver Cup)
CHICAGO, IL - SEPTEMBER 20: Jack Sock of Team Rest of the World prior to the Laver Cup at the United Center on September 20, 2018 in Chicago, Illinois.The Laver Cup consists of six players from the rest of the World competing against their counterparts from Europe.John McEnroe will captain the Rest of the World team and Europe will be captained by Bjorn Borg. The event runs from 21-23 Sept. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images for The Laver Cup) /
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Team Europe and Team World face off this week in Chicago at the Laver Cup and American tennis star Jack Sock is at the center of the action.

Jack Sock has not experienced the year he wanted so far on the 2018 ATP World Tour. That means that he is looking ahead to 2019 already. With the Laver Cup going down this week in Chicago, Sock should use this event as a chance to regain some confidence in his game. As a non-ATP World Tour event, the Laver Cup features some of the best payers in the world. Team Europe is the defending champion, winning the maiden edition last year.

Roger Federer stunned the field and put on quite the performance last year. He ought to be considered the player to beat again this year in Chicago.

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Day 1 at the 2018 Laver Cup features plenty of the young American tennis star. He is in action in both men’s singles and doubles. In his singles match, Sock faces off against British up and comer Kyle Edmund.

The British star should be considered the favorite given Sock’s track record as of late, but the American has seen flashing of brilliance in doubles. His doubles meeting with partner Kevin Anderson, however, pits them against tennis legends Federer and Novak Djokovic.

Jack Sock went 2-1 in his doubles matches last year at the Laver Cup. He needs to utilize his time in Chicago as a rebounding event for the rest of his 2018 tour. While the Laver Cup does not impact his position on the ATP World Tour, it’s a chance to gain some momentum and hone in on his game against some of the world’s best.

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Stay tuned for updates on all of the action at this year’s Laver Cup in Chicago. Team Europe and Team World face off on Friday and American Jack Sock will be right in the thick of it. He plays in both singles and doubles on Day 1 at the event.

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