Fritz got to business from the word go and added constant pressure on the Spaniard before clinching the game 6-3, 6-2 in straight sets. Notably, Alcaraz defeated Fritz 6-2, 7-5 in Berlin last year to help Team Europe secure a 13-11 victory.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
With Alcaraz entering the game on the back of a 61-6 record this year, the World No. 5 delivered the perfect revenge to give his side the upper hand.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The match saw Swiss legend Roger Federer and Golden State Warriors ace Steph Curry mark their presence, with the duo making their way onto the court for the coin toss.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Having broken Alcaraz in the fourth game, Fritz capitalised on the lead to establish a one-set lead early on. He converted 66 per cent of his first serves, committing only six unforced errors against the Spaniard\u2019s nine.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
During the second set, Fritz secured a break in the fifth game to take a 3-2 lead. Then, two games later, Fritz secured a second break and served out the match.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The American won 16 out of 20 net points before closing the game with a forehand volley.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
During the second set, Fritz secured a break in the fifth game to take a 3-2 lead. Then, two games later, Fritz secured a second break and served out the match.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cI feel like I've always played some of my best tennis at Laver Cup. I love having the guys on the bench,\u201d he added.<\/p>\r\n\r\n