The European team, led by Carlos Alcarazthis Sunday he won his sixth make cup. The victories of Flavio Cobolli and Jakub Mensik in doubles and Alexander Zverev In singles they confirmed the triumph of the Europeans against the Rest of the World and returned the cup to the Old Continent (13-5).
There was no need even for the participation of Carlos Alcaraz this Sunday at Laver Cup 2026. The Murcian had planned to play the third game of the day, against the Australian Alex de Miñaur, but the two previous victories sealed the trophy for Yannick Noah’s team.
A shame for the O2 spectators, who wanted to see more tennis and who, in addition to Alcaraz They were left wanting to enjoy Rafael Jódar against Taylor Fritz that would have closed the London night.
A Laver Cup at a high level
But Europe, which needed two victories throughout the day to win its sixth Laver Cup, did its homework without room for surprises. Cobolli and Mensik, despite their limited experience as a couple, decisively defeated De Miñaur and Fritz 7-5 and 6-3. The American leaves as the great disappointment of the competition, with three matches played and three defeats, one in singles against Alcaraz, despite having two match points, and two in doubles. Fritz, after winning the title in Washington against Jódar, lost in the first round in Montreal, the quarterfinals in Cincinnati, and the third round of the US Open. His state of form is not optimal.
With doubles fastened, Europe’s possibilities were endless. If Andre Agassi’s team wanted to retain the crown, they would have to win three matches in a row. It was practically impossible and with Alexander Zverev facing Learner Tien as the next match, the Europeans’ possibilities expanded.
Despite a tense first set, resolved in the tie break after saving a set point, Zverev accelerated in the second set, saved a 0-40 that would have returned Tien to the match and certified the victory of the Europeans, who regained the make cup that they lost last year in San Francisco.
There are already six editions for Europe (2017, 2018, 2019, 2021, 2024 and 2026), while the World Team He has to settle for three (2022, 2023 and 2025)
