Channeling the vibrant spirit of Andre Agassi on the court, Taylor Fritz maintained his composure to triumph over Alexander Zverev, securing a 15-9 triumph for Team World against Team Europe in the Laver Cup.
Team World held a 12-9 advantage heading into the second-to-last match between the American and German players.
With three points awarded for a victory, world number three Zverev had the opportunity to equalize the score, but fifth-ranked Fritz emerged victorious with a score of 6-3, 7-6 (7-4) at the competition held in San Francisco.
He expressed that the collaborative team atmosphere and the encouragement from captain and fellow countryman Agassi inspired him to achieve the title-clinching win, and he assured that grand celebrations were on the horizon.
“We’re going to enjoy a great evening. We will definitely be celebrating with champagne in the locker room shortly,” stated Fritz, who previously defeated world number one Carlos Alcaraz on Saturday as Team World established a 9-3 lead overnight.
“The camaraderie within the team… the joy of winning is amplified, and the disappointment of losing is intensified. You’re competing for all of these individuals. It motivates me immensely. I consistently perform at my peak in team environments.”
This victory marked Team World’s third triumph in the eight stagings of the Laver Cup, following their previous wins in 2022 and 2023.
