LAVER CUP 2022. While Team Europe and Team World are tied in this Laver Cup 2022, Novak Djokovic enters the competition and will face Frances Tiafoe.
The essential
- Matteo Berrettini defeated Felix Auger-Aliassime in three sets and 2:16 of the match on the occasion of the first meeting of the second day of the Laver Cup 2022. Team Europe takes a two-step lead against Team World. A little later in the afternoon, Cameron Norrie lost to Fritz in three sets and 1h29 (6-1, 4-6, 10-8).
- Novak Djokovic takes on Frances Tiafoe starting at 8 p.m. The day will end with a double Djokovic / Berrettini against Sock / De Minaur.
- Follow the Laver Cup 2022 live and in full with all matches and live scores.
And immediately
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20:28 – There will be no shutout
For the first time since the start of this match, there will be no shutout because Novak Djokovic has just won the first point on the face-off of Tiafoe on the occasion of this third match of the second day of the Laver Cup 2022.
20:25 – New white game
Definitely the servers do not waste time in this meeting. Novak Djokovic still manages a shutout and leads 2-1 in this first set.
20:24 – Tiafoe also scores a shutout
After Novak Djokovic’s shutout, Frances Tiafoe also responds with a shutout. 1 game everywhere in this third match of the second day of this Laver Cup 2022.
20:22 – Superb point
Already a very good point in this poster with a long line backhand from Frances Tiafoe who had been manhandled by Djokovic in this exchange.
20:20 – A white game for Djokovic
Novak Djokovic’s more than solid entry into this Laver Cup 2022. The Serbian planted two aces and quietly won the first game of this match.
20:19 – Let’s go! Djokovic serving
And here we go for the third match of this second day of the Laver Cup 2022. Novak Djokovic starts serving against Frances Tiafoe.
20:13 – Beginning of the warm-up
Novak Djokovic and Frances Tiafoe have started their warm-up to play the third match of this second day of the Laver Cup 2022.
20:03 – The two players return to the court
Novak Djokovic and Frances Tiafoe enter the court at the O2 Arena in London to play this third match of the day of the Laver Cup 2022. The rest of the two teams also return to the court.
19:55 – The third match of the day is approaching
After a break between the day’s session in this Laver Cup 2022 and the night’s session, the time to get back into tennis has come. Novak Djokovic and Frances Tiafoe should soon return to the court at the O2 Arena in London.
19:48 – Zinedine Zidane’s words for Roger Federer
Zinédine Zidane insisted on reacting to the retirement of Roger Federer and dropped the following words on his Instagram account: “You are rocking today in another world. I wish you a second part of life as rich as the first. Thank you Roger, you have made the whole world dream! And you are remained deeply the same. Thank you Roger, the High Classeeee.”
19:41 – “I’m definitely the worst doubles player in the team”, assures Djokovic
Novak Djokovic explained before this Laver Cup 2022 that he might not be chosen by his captain Bjorn Börg because of his level of doubles play: “I’m probably the worst doubles player in the team, so I don’t know not if I would be chosen. If we have the chance to play, with Murray, we hope to win the game, because we have lost our last two games.”
19:34 – Novak Djokovic will play two very important matches
If not a Laver Cup regular, Novak Djokovic is going to have to be focused tonight as his side are, for now, on par with the rest of the world. There are four everywhere and after the two meetings tonight and before the last day tomorrow, Nole could give Team Europe a certain lead.
19:27 – Tiafoe has already played in this Laver Cup 2022
Frances Tiafoe has already evolved in this edition of the Laver Cup 2022. The American took part in a match that will go down in the history of this sport. Indeed, he played in doubles alongside his compatriot Jack Sock to face Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer who was playing the last match of his immense career.
19:21 – Frances Tiafoe is in good shape
Unlike her evening opponent, Frances Tiafoe is in the best shape of her career. The young American had his best Grand Slam performance with a five-set semi-final loss to Carlos Alcaraz at the US Open.
19:14 – A complicated season for Djokovic
The Serb is having a particularly difficult season. Current 7th in the world, the one who was on the throne of world tennis was forced to miss two of the four Grand Slam tournaments this season and many ATP tournaments because of his vaccination status. Winner of Wimbledon in 2022 against Nick Kyrgios, the Serb has never officially played tennis again since.
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Where is the Laver Cup 2022 taking place?
If the 2021 edition of the Laver Cup took place at TD Garden in Boston (USA), the 2022 Laver Cup will take place ato2 arena london (England). The editions take place alternately in Europe and in the rest of the world.
Which teams are in the Laver Cup?
During the Laver Cup, two teams compete: Europe and the rest of the world.
Team Monde :
- Félix Auger-Aliassime
- Taylor Fritz
- Diego Schwartzman
- Alex de Minaur
- Frances Tiafoe
- Jack Sock
- Tommy Paul (replacement)
- John McEnroe (capitaine)
- Patrick McEnroe (vice-capitaine)
Team Europe :
- Novak Djokovic
- Rafael Nadal
- Stefanos Tsitsipas
- Casper Ruud
- Roger Federer
- Andy Murray
- Matteo Berrettini (remplaçant)
- Bjorn Borg (capitaine)
- Thomas Engqvist (vice-captain)
What is the Laver Cup?
A sort of tennis Ryder Cup, the Laver Cup is a clash between Europe and the rest of the world. Its name refers to tennis legend, Rod Laver. The Laver Cup 2022 is the fifth edition. Each team consists of six players, two of whom are chosen by the captain (Bjorn Borg for Europe and John McEnroe for the rest of the world), the other four players qualify by their ATP ranking.
On the program of the Laver Cup: three singles matches and one doubles match over three days. If the matches of the first day are worth 1 point, those of the second day 2 points and those of the third day 3 points. The meetings take place in 2 sets with, possibly, a long tie-break of 10 points in the event of equality. The first team to score 13 points out of a possible 24 is declared the winner. In the event of a tie at 12-12, the teams decide after a decisive doubles match in one set.
During the Laver Cup, each player is obliged to play at least one singles match during the first 2 days and a player cannot play more than 2 times, in singles, during the 3 days. For doubles matches, at least 4 players per team must play and a pair can only be selected once (except in case of 12-12).
On the Laver Cup list, Europe won the first four editions (2020 was canceled due to the Covid-19 pandemic).
Which channel broadcasts the Laver Cup?
Laver Cup TV rights holder, BeIn Sports broadcasts the event from the first edition.
What is the schedule for the Laver Cup?
During the three-day competition, the six players selected by the captains (Bjorn Borg for Europe and John McEnroe for the rest of the world) compete in singles and doubles matches. Here is the schedule for the Laver Cup 2022:
- Friday, September 23: three singles matches then a doubles match
- Saturday, September 24: three singles matches then one doubles match
- Sunday, September 25: a doubles match then three singles matches