De Minaur saves match point to beat Zverev at Laver Cup for Team World
Alex de Minaur defeated world number two Alexander Zverev 2-6, 7-6 (7-5), 11-9 at the Laver Cup, saving several match points.
De Minaur came from a set down to beat Zverev in a dramatic match at the O2 Arena. Zverev was serving for the match at 5-4 in the second set but double-faulted twice, allowing de Minaur to break and force a tiebreak.
In the first-to-10 match tiebreak, Zverev reached match point but played conservatively, giving de Minaur a chance to level. De Minaur then earned his own match point and capitalised when Zverev played a weak smash.
De Minaur bloodied his right knee making a diving volley but kept fighting. His win maintained his perfect singles record against Europe in Laver Cup play and dragged Team World back into the three-day competition, which is now in contention.
- 2-6, 7-6 (7-5), 11-9
- Final score
- 9 consecutive wins
- Zverev's streak before match
- 4 wins in 3 editions, undefeated vs Europe
- De Minaur's Laver Cup singles record
- O2 Arena, London
- Venue
Why it mattersDe Minaur's comeback against Zverev, who was unbeaten in nine matches and fresh from a US Open title, shows team competition brings out his best tennis and proves Team World can compete.
AustraliaAlex de Minaur's victory keeps Australia competitive in a prestigious international team event and demonstrates his growing strength as a world-class player.
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