Felix Auger-Aliassime made the surprise of the day at the 2022 Laver Cup and defeated Novak Djokovic. After this result, the Rest of the World team leads with a score of 10-8 and needs one more victory to impose itself on the European team.

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Laver Cup: Europe vs Rest of the World 8-10 / Novak Djokovic defeated by Felix Auger-Aliassime

Toni Nadal’s apprentice won in one hour and 34 minutes over an out-of-form Djokovic 6-3, 7-6(3).

They also take place on Sunday:

Stefanos Tsitsipas vs. Francis Tiafoe

Casper Ruud vs. Taylor Fritz.

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.

Laver Cup, through time: Europe wins every time

Laver Cup 2017 – held at the O2 Arena in Prague, Europe won 15-9.

2018 Laver Cup – Held at the United Center in Chicago, Europe won 13-8.

Laver Cup 2019 – held at Palexpo in Geneva and Europe won 13-11.

Laver Cup 2020 – Not contested due to the Covid-19 pandemic (Roland Garros was held at the same time and the Laver Cup was eventually cancelled).

Laver Cup 2021 – held at TD Garden in Boston and Europe won 14-1.