Carlos Alcaraz, playing his first Laver Cup match alongside Alexander Zverev, experienced a tough loss in doubles against Americans Taylor Fritz and Ben Shelton, who won decisively.
In the opening doubles match of the Laver Cup, Team World clinched a crucial victory with Taylor Fritz and Ben Shelton overpowering Carlos Alcaraz and Alexander Zverev in straight sets, showcasing excellent synergy.
Despite a competitive effort in the second set, Alcaraz and Zverev couldn't capitalize on key break points, allowing Fritz and Shelton to secure their victory and level the series.
The match was marked by an initial struggle for Alcaraz and Zverev, who, after losing serve early, fought back but ultimately fell short in the tie-break.
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