Team World needs only a split of the last four Laver Cup matches and they will turn to Ben Shelton in both singles and doubles to begin the final day. Shelton faces Daniil Medvedev in Sunday’s first singles rubber. Daniil Medvedev (EUR) vs. Ben Shelton (WOR) If Shelton and Frances Tiafoe win the opening doubles…
BERLIN, GERMANY – SEPTEMBER 21: Ben Shelton and Alejandro Tabilo of Team World react against Casper Ruud and Stefanos Tsitsipas of Team Europe during the Men’s Doubles match on day two of the Laver Cup at Uber Arena on September 21, 2024 in Berlin, Germany. Photo by Maja Hitij/Getty Images for Laver Cup Left-handers Ben…
Getty Images The Laver Cup is tied 2-2 following Day 1, as Team Europe took two of three singles matches before Team World answered in the doubles rubber. Following wins by European representatives Stefanos Tsitsipas and Grigor Dimitrov, the pressure was on the visitors to win the doubles nightcap at Uber Arena in Berlin, Germany….
Getty Images The Laver Cup is all tied up at 2-2 heading into Saturday, so either Daniil Medvedev or Frances Tiafoe will give his team the lead in the early afternoon. Carlos Alcaraz and Ben Shelton are also taking the court in Berlin.Carlos Alcaraz (EUR) vs. Ben Shelton (WOR)In the early stages of his career,…
The opening day of the Laver Cup in Berlin has provided an excellent insight into what can be expected over the next two days of competition. “I think we’re going to win. Definitely would have been hoping for a 4-0, but 2-2, we feel comfortable and confident going into day two.” Ben Shelton Team Europe…
The 2024 Laver Cup in Berlin, Germany is tied at 1-1 heading into Saturday competition between Team Europe and Team World. It will heat up in a big way on Day 2, when each match is worth two points. Here are my picks for two of Saturday’s best matchups. Daniil Medvedev (EUR) vs. Frances Tiafoe…
BERLIN, GERMANY – SEPTEMBER 20: Taylor Fritz of Team World plays a forehand alongside partner Ben Shelton against Alexander Zverev and Carlos Alcaraz of Team Europe during the Men’s Doubles match on day one of Laver Cup at Uber Arena on September 20, 2024 in Berlin, Germany. Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images for Laver Cup…
By Richard Pagliaro | @Tennis_Now | Wednesday, September 18, 2024Photo credit: Rolex for Laver Cup John McEnroe is aiming for a winning farewell. The Team World captain and buddy Bjorn Borg, Team Europe captain, are both patrolling the sidelines for the final time at this weekend’s Laver Cup Berlin. TN Q&A: Roger Federer on RF…
Rising star Ben Shelton began his 2024 US Open campaign against Dominic Thiem, for whom this was his last-ever US Open match. Thiem will retire from the sport later this year at the end of the season, but this was also a very emotional occasion for him. His only Grand Slam trophy came at the…
Ben Shelton squares off against Carlos Alcaraz at Madison Square Garden in December. Photo credit: Rob Stone/@RobStoneTennis Madison Square Garden will be the world’s tennis capital in December. World class tennis returns to Madison Square Garden on Wednesday, December 4 with The Garden Cup, it was announced today. Four-time Grand Slam champion Carlos Alcaraz, US…
