Laver Cup: Team Europe Strikes Again, Wins Consecutive Titles
By Harry Floyd
Roger Federer and Alexander Zverev shine at the 2018 Laver Cup. They help Team Europe win a hard-fought second title at the event.
Laver Cup action ends with a thrilling conclusion on Day 3 in Chicago. Team Europe does it again, striking when it matters most. Falling behind after a doubles loss to start the final day of tennis, Roger Federer and Alexander Zverev boosted their team to a victory.
Last year, Team Europe took a 15-9 win. This year, they come away with the title again. Winning 13-8 over Team World, Federer and Zverev cap off what was a stellar three days of action at the United Center in Chicago.
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Federer and Zverev fell to American tennis stars Jack Sock and John Isner in the doubles action on Day 3. Sock, who has largely struggled throughout his singles action on the 2018 ATP World Tour, has been one of the best doubles players in the world.
His fantastic play this week at the Laver Cup kept Team World in the running for a title. Sock went an impressive 6-0 in the doubles action this week in Chicago.
Despite the success of Jack Sock on the doubles side, the likes of Roger Federer and Alexander Zverev rose to the occasion in the final matches of the 2018 Laver Cup. Team Europe wins back-to-back titles, coming away with a 13-8 win over Team World.
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Coming into the Laver Cup, Novak Djokovic might have been the favorite in the singles action. His success at the Wimbledon Championships and then again at the US Open have made him, along with Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer, the player to beat on the ATP World Tour. It is Federer and Zverev who go undefeated in singles action at the Laver Cup though. Team Europe can celebrate yet again. Check back for updates on the final months of the ATP World Tour as the best in men’s singles get back into the mix.