Serb Novak Djokovic returned the European team’s advantage in the match with the rest of the world with a score of 6-4 (Laver Cup 2022), categorically defeating the American Francis Tiafoe (19 ATP).
Laver Cup: Europe against the rest of the world 6-4 / Novak Djokovic beat Francis Tiafoe
The former world number one needed just one hour and 13 minutes of play to defeat the man who knocked Rafael Nadal out of the US Open 6-1, 6-3.
.@rogerfederer: Always keeps an eye on teammates.#Laver Cup | @DjokerNole pic.twitter.com/qaZ8FaYsZK
— Laver Cup (@LaverCup) September 24, 2022
The pendulum swings back to Team Europe thanks to a superb performance by Novak Djokovic, who stops Francis Tiafoe in straight sets.
Europe now leads 6-4.#Laver Cup pic.twitter.com/5aldKG7MhQ
— Laver Cup (@LaverCup) September 24, 2022
Laver Cup 2022 – Saturday, September 24
Matteo Berrettini – Felix Auger-Aliassime 7-6(11), 4-6, 10-7
Cameron Norrie – Taylor Fritz 1-6, 6-4, 8-10
Novak Djokovic – Frances Tiafoe 6-1, 6-3
Matteo Berrettini/Novak Djokovic – Alex de Minaur/Jack Sock.
What is the Laver Cup format?
Both teams have six players. A win earns a point on the first day of racing. There will be three singles and one doubles match.
On the second day of matches, a win brings two points. There will also be three singles and one doubles match.
On the third game day, success will be awarded with three points. After the doubles match, there will be up to three singles matches (depending on the score in the table).
The first team to score 13 points will be declared the winner (total of 24 points at stake).
No player may play more than two singles matches during the three days of competition. Also, four out of six athletes must perform in doubles.
Source: Hot News RO
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