Sports
2019.09.22 18:21 GMT+8

Federer and Nadal claim victory in singles at Europe Laver Cup

Updated 2019.09.22 18:21 GMT+8
Sports Scene

Rafael Nadal (L) and Roger Federer (R) of Team Europe celebrate at the singles match between Denis Shapovalov of Team World and Dominic Thiem of Team Europe during Day One of the Laver Cup 2019, September 20, 2019 in Geneva, Switzerland. /VCG Photo

Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal beat Nick Kyrgios and Milos Raonic in singles respectively while Nadal/Tsitsipas lost to Sock/Kyrgios in doubles on day two of the Laver Cup in Geneva on Sunday. But Europe is still leading over Team World with a 7-5 aggregate score.

Federer thrilled the home fans with a comeback win over Team World's Nick Kyrgios; he defeated Kyrgios 6-7 (5), 7-5, 10-7 in the singles to extend Europe's lead with Nadal’s guidance. 

The Swiss ace blew a 4-0 lead in the opening tiebreak and won the final three games in a row while he trailed 4-5 in the second set. Federer has now beaten Kyrgios three times in the Laver Cup. Till now, Federer remains unbeaten in Laver Cup singles matches with a 5-0 record after repeating his dramatic win over Kyrgios from the inaugural event in Prague two years ago. 

Rafael Nadal, who had just won his 19th Grand Slam title at the US Open, came on to a win 6-3, 7-6 (1) against Milos Raonic in Saturday's evening session of Laver Cup and extended Team Europe's lead to 7-3. Raonic has suffered an injury-interrupted season and missed the recent US Open, where Nadal won the championship. 

Nadal returned to the court shortly after the victory, playing with Stefanos Tsitsipas in a doubles match but losing 4-6, 6-3, 6-10 to Sock/Kyrgios. Team World narrowed the gap to two points. A total of 13 points is required for victory on Sunday when each match will be worth three points to the winner. 

Copyright © 

RELATED STORIES