American pair Taylor Fritz and Ben Shelton have edged Carlos Alcaraz and Alexander Zverev in doubles to tie the Laver Cup after the first day in Berlin.

Carlos Alcaraz suffered defeat on his Laver Cup debut, as he was beaten in straight sets alongside Alexander Zverev in doubles by Taylor Fritz and Ben Shelton.

BERLIN — Frances Tiafoe put Team World ahead at the Laver Cup with a victory over Daniil Medvedev on Saturday. The American, who reached the semifinals at the U.S. Open, won 3-6, 6-4 and 10-5 in the third set, which is a match tiebreaker.

Carlos Alcaraz suffered a losing debut at the Laver Cup on Friday when he and Team Europe partner Alexander Zverev were defeated in straight sets in their doubles clash against Taylor Fritz and Ben Shelton of Team World.

American pair Taylor Fritz and Ben Shelton edged Carlos Alcaraz and Alexander Zverev in doubles to tie the Laver Cup after the first day Friday.

Grigor Dimitrov defeated Alejandro Tabilo on Friday to give Team Europe the lead at the Laver Cup in Berlin ahead of the doubles match later on Friday. Dimitrov prevailed 7-6 (7-4), 7-6 (7-2) in two hours and 15 minutes.