Surprise for Alcaraz in his victory in the Laver Cup

Spanish festival in the afternoon session of the first day of the Laver Cup, at the O2 Arena in London. Europe closed this Friday with a 3-1 lead over the Rest of the World. The closing showed the unstoppable progression of Rafa Jodar and confirmed the ascending line of Carlos Alcaraz after his return at the US Open.

The Madrid native swept the Kazakh in his debut in this competition Alexander Bublik6-2 and 6-3. He left everyone speechless in an exceptional partial 8-0 between 2-2 in the first set and 4-0 in the second. A few minutes that left their mark.

The leader of this competition, the Swiss, celebrated it from the box Roger Federer who noticed the Ryder Cup golf to build a tennis version, with its own modifications. The promoter of the event enjoyed Rafa Jodarcelebrated the presence on the field of a dedicated Carlos Alcaraz.

Carlos Alcaraz and Jakub Mensik, a successful doubles in the Laver CupMaja Smiejkowska / Ap-LaPresse

The Murcian, a genius who fell in love with an exceptional balloon, always saves the surprise of the doubles for the Laver Cup. He barely competes in this modality during the circuit, not even in the Davis Cup. It is not his best territory, but the competitiveness and desire he puts into it make up for some deficits in movements and decision-making.

The best tennis player of the four, taught it to close the day to the satisfaction of the organization, his captain Yannick Noah and an English crowd that adores the Spanish. with the czech Jakub Mensik at his side, victory over the Kazakh Alexander Bublikthe main victim of Spanish tennis in his debut at the Laver Cup, and the American Taylor Fritz.

Team Europe's Carlos Alcaraz, bottom right and playing partner Team Europe's Jakub Mensik bottom left. Play a rerun to Team World's Alexander Bublik, top left, and Team World's Taylor Fritz during a Laver Cup tennis tournament doubles match , in London, Friday, Sept. 25, 2026. (AP Photo/Maja Smiejkowska) — General view of the O2 Arena in London during the doubles Alcaraz-Mensik vs. Bublik-FritzMaja Smiejkowska / Ap-LaPresse

As in San Francisco, they also saved their point in London Carlos Alcaraz and Jakub Mensik. They won by 6-4 and 6-4 in 1h.27′. A good appetizer for the Murcian, who this Saturday will take responsibility for the individual, already on a day in which victories will give two points (on Sunday there will be three).

It will be the sixth since his return, after the five at the US Open, where he lost in the quarterfinals to the American Ben Sheltondrops in the Laver Cup and also the ATP in Tokyo, which will be the next event on the Spaniard’s calendar.

Alcaraz promises strong emotions. You can see that freshness in his head and legs, how despite himself he has recharged his batteries after so much time away from his passion, tennis and competition. He supported his teammates during the day, he also supported Jódar and led with his attitude on the field, well combined with Mensik despite the fact that his thing is the ‘singles’.

Carlos Alcaraz continues to create an interesting history in this competition. There are 16 points that have been given to Europe, Their balance is seven games won and two lost.. In doubles, 4-1.