Laver Cup 2025 Day 2 Recap: Taylor Fritz Helps Team World Take Commanding 9-3 Lead

Team World took a substantial step towards winning back the Laver Cup after their most dominant single-day team performances in the tournament’s history, sweeping all four matches on Day 2 to surge ahead 9–3.

Entering the day with little margin for error and having a team that had to call in multiple injury replacements that altered their original lineup before the tournament even started, Team World rallied to win all three singles matches and the doubles contest in front of a packed Chase Center in San Francisco.

De Minaur and Cerundolo Set the Tone

The day began with Alex de Minaur producing one of the most tactically astute performances of his career, dismantling Alexander Zverev 6–1, 6–4. Backed by a pumped-up serve, trademark speed, and a disruptive backhand slice that dictated the tempo of the match, de Minaur raced through a matchup that has often troubled him in the past.

Riding the momentum, Francisco Cerundolo followed with a composed display against Holger Rune. The Argentine dominated from start to finish, sealing a straight-sets win that doubled Team World’s advantage in a match that has to be considered an upset given it was played on indoor hard courts.

Taylor Fritz Ends Carlos Alcaraz’s Winning Streak

The marquee singles clash saw Carlos Alcaraz face Taylor Fritz, pitting each team’s highest-ranked star against the other. Alcaraz entered the match on a 13-match winning streak and with an undefeated record against Fritz. However, what followed was astonishing.

In a display of ruthless first-strike and net rushing tennis, Fritz controlled the contest throughout with his big serve and fearless groundstrokes, handing a weary Alcaraz a rare defeat, 6–3, 6–2. Alcaraz continued his trend of struggling after winning a Grand Slam.