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Fritz Clinches Laver Cup as Team World Tops Europe 15-9 in San Francisco

A clean sweep on Day 2 under the event’s weighted scoring propelled Andre Agassi’s squad to its third crown.

Sep 21, 2025; San Francisco, CA, USA; Team World player Taylor Fritz returns the ball from Team Europe player Alexander Zverev during the Laver Cup at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: David Gonzales-Imagn Images
Sep 20, 2025; San Francisco, CA, USA; Team World captain Andre Agassi celebrates Team World player Francisco Cerundolo's victory over Team Europe player Holger Rune during the Laver Cup at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: David Gonzales-Imagn Images
Sep 20, 2025; San Francisco, CA, USA; Team Europe player Alexander Zverev returns a ball from Team World Player Alexander de Minaur during the Laver Cup at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: David Gonzales-Imagn Images
Sep 21, 2025; San Francisco, CA, USA; Team Europe player Carlos Alcaraz returns a shot from Team World player Francisco Cerundolo during the Laver Cup at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: David Gonzales-Imagn Images

Overview

  • Taylor Fritz sealed the title by defeating Alexander Zverev 6-3, 7-6 (4) in the final singles match to close out the 15-9 victory.
  • Carlos Alcaraz won the Day 3 doubles with Casper Ruud and then his singles match, trimming the deficit before Team World finished the job.
  • Fritz’s breakthrough over world No. 1 Alcaraz came on Day 2 in straight sets 6-3, 6-2, his first win against the Spaniard.
  • Alex de Minaur was pivotal with a 3-0 week, beating Zverev on Saturday, Mensik on Sunday, and teaming with Alex Michelsen for a doubles win.
  • Team World now owns three Laver Cup titles (2022, 2023, 2025), and the next edition is scheduled for London’s O2 Arena in 2026.