American pair Taylor Fritz and Ben Shelton have edged Carlos Alcaraz and Alexander Zverev in doubles to tie the Laver Cup after the first day in Berlin.

Americans Taylor Fritz and Ben Shelton defeated Carlos Alcaraz and Alexander Zverev 7-6 (5) 6-4 in Friday’s doubles to draw Team World level with Team Europe at the of the first day of the Laver Cup.

Team World pulled level with Team Europe on the opening day of the 2024 Laver Cup, thanks to an electrifying doubles victory by Americans Taylor Fritz and Ben Shelton. The duo defeated Team Europe's power pair,

Carlos Alcaraz and Alexander Zverev slipped to a doubles defeat on the opening day of the Laver Cup as they were beaten by Taylor Fritz and Ben Shelton.

US duo Taylor Fritz and Ben Sheldon tied things up for Team World at the Laver Cup on Friday after a straight sets defeat over Carlos Alcaraz and Alexander Zverev. Fritz and Sheldon overcame the Spaniard and the German in one hour and 35 minutes 7-6 (7-5),

It has not been the easiest of times for Carlos Alcaraz in the last few months and after early elimination in the US Open, there were plenty of reports around fatigue kicking in for the Mallorcan star.

Carlos Alcaraz suffered a losing debut at the Laver Cup on Friday when he and Team Europe partner Alexander Zverev were defeated in straight sets in their doubles clash against Taylor Fritz and Ben Shelton of Team World.

Carlos Alcaraz was beaten in doubles as Europe ended the first day of the Laver Cup level with the rest of the world team.