Carlos Alcaraz keeps team Europe alive in intense Laver Cup showdown

While Alcaraz’s performance drew praise, Ben Shelton was quick to acknowledge the Spanish sensation’s versatility on the court. “The thing about top players like Carlos is that the better you play, the better they respond,” Shelton remarked. “He’s not just a great offensive player; he can counterpunch, and his footwork is a serious weapon. I felt like I had control of the point at times, but he’d either hit an incredible angle or lob one over my head.”

The match was a pivotal moment in the ongoing battle between the two sides, with Alexander Zverev of Germany and American Taylor Fritz lined up to face each other next. With the contest so finely poised, the outcome of their match and the subsequent doubles encounter would be crucial in determining which team could take the lead heading into the final day of the Laver Cup.