The pandemic-delayed fourth edition of the Laver Cup — and first without Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal or Novak Djokovic participating — began Friday with Team Europe taking a 3-1 lead over Team World thanks to victories in singles from Matteo Berrettini, Casper Ruud and Andrey Rublev. WATCH | Shapovalov, Isner get Team World its lone win:Shapovalov and Isner get Team World 1st win at Laver Cup 2:40 John Isner was fantastic while Denis Shapovalov hit some key shots to put Team World on the board in Boston. "It's the slowest conditions I've ever played in, the combo of the court and the ball," Opelka said. WATCH | Auger-Aliassime falls to Berrettini at Laver Cup:Auger-Aliassime drops marathon match at Laver Cup 1:43 Felix Auger-Aliassime was on the wrong end of the longest match in Laver Cup history losing to Matteo Berrettini. Boston was supposed to host the Laver Cup last year, but the event was postponed because of the coronavirus outbreak.

Source: CBC News September 25, 2021 04:52 UTC