Taylor Fritz Upsets No.1 Alcaraz to Extend Team World Lead at Laver Cup San Francisco

At the 2025 Laver Cup in San Francisco, American Taylor Fritz pulled off a major upset by defeating world No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz 6-3, 6-2, marking his first career win over the Spaniard after three previous losses. Fritz's victory was a key factor in Team World taking a 7-3 lead over Team Europe, with strong performances also from Alex de Minaur and Francisco Cerundolo contributing to the team's momentum. The match was played in front of a packed Chase Center, with notable sports figures such as Steph Curry and Roger Federer present for the coin toss. Fritz's aggressive, fearless play and ability to hold serve early, breaking Alcaraz's usual pattern of early breaks, were instrumental in his win, which snapped Alcaraz's 13-match winning streak. Team World’s lead sets up an exciting conclusion to the tournament, where the first team to reach 13 points will claim the cup. The event highlighted a shift in dynamics, with Fritz capitalizing on Alcaraz’s off-form night to deliver a standout performance.