VANCOUVER – The suspense did not last long on Sunday on the characteristic gray pitch of the Laver Cup.
The world team, trailing 10-2 at the end of the first two days, settled the Europeans’ case in the first match on the program.
Victorious alongside Félix Auger-Aliassime last night, the American Ben Shelton once again became the executioner of his rivals.
He and compatriot Frances Tiafoe expertly defeated Russia’s Andrey Rublev and Poland’s Hubert Hurkacz in straight sets 7-6 (4), 7-6 (5) to give the world team an insurmountable 13- 2.
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Frances Tiafoe and Ben Shelton in doubles at the Laver Cup
Photo: Getty Images to wash the cup / Clive Brunskill
Part of the Vancouver public even supported the European team during this first match of the day, hoping that the suspense would last a little, but in vain.
From his first appearance, the young Ben Shelton concluded his tournament with a perfect record of three victories in three matches.
“It’s been a bit of a crazy week and I’m really happy to have played as a team for John McEnroe,” said the left-hander. It’s easy for me to play when I feel so much support from our teammates on the bench.
Quebecer Félix Auger-Aliassime was scheduled to play the fourth singles match of the day, but did not have to take off his tracksuit. He concludes his week with the cup and an immaculate record of two victories in two matches.
To win in Canada, with the crowd behind us, it’s really great, said Auger-Aliassime on the field. We really wanted to win and everyone played well until the end. I hope to team up with my partners for a long time. I’ll be there next year.
In 2024, the tournament will be presented in Berlin, Germany.
This is only the second time the world team has won the tournament, first held in 2017.
Players around the world will take home $250,000 for their victory, in addition to a tournament participation grant. However, they do not accumulate points in the ATP rankings.
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It is only the second time that the world team and its captain John McEnroe have won the tournament, first held in 2017.
Photo: USA Today Sports / Peter van den Berg
Europe had already won the first four competitions before seeing the worldists win in London last year, during a weekend during which Roger Federer bid farewell to the competition.
The 2023 team, made up of John and Patrick McEnroe, was therefore able to successfully assume its title of tournament favorite.
It’s a great feeling to kick their butts, said the always colorful John McEnroe. We had a great combination of youth and experience and it was a very enjoyable week where everyone contributed. We will try to win a third consecutive cup next year.
The Europeans, led by Bjorn Borg, were however deprived of their best elements. Novak Djokovic, Carlos Alcaraz and Andrei Medvedev refused the organizers’ invitation, while Stefanos Tsitsipas and Holger Rune withdrew a few days before the competition.
For the first time since its inception, the Laver Cup was presented without a Grand Slam singles champion, although John McEnroe expressed confidence that one of the players present in Vancouver would win one sooner or later. late.
Roger Federer, co-founder of the event, and the Australian Rod Laver were in the front row for this last day of competition.
They were warmly applauded by the crowd during their presentation on the giant screen.
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2023-09-25 01:44:01
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