Aikalaz defeated Fritz to win the key match of the Laver Cup and equalized the score

Aikalaz. (Reuters)

[Reporter Liang Weiming/Comprehensive Report] Carlos ⁠Alcaraz used his all-around style of play in the 2026 Laver Cup. He performed well with lobs and short balls, and saved two late match points. He finally defeated American rival Taylor Fritz 6:3, 4:6, 13:11, and avenged the loss in San Francisco last year.

"We suffered two tough losses today. Of course, I also think of last year, when we lost all the games on Saturday." Although the European team lost the first two games on Saturday, the 23-year-old former world champion Aikalaz stepped forward and grabbed 10 in the decisive game to withstand the pressure of falling behind. He also helped the team tie the defending champion of the World Team at 5:5. "I try not to make the same mistake again. I feel that the short ball is part of the game... I am trying to use it to create an advantage for myself. So in those crucial moments when the score is close, I try to use the short ball because it is indeed the magic weapon to win."

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Ekaraz turned his career against Fritz into an even worse record of 6 wins and 1 loss, and the only loss was in the Laver Cup last year. In the end, he watched the World Team win the championship. Now that he is regaining his face at the O2 Arena in London, he is particularly happy. The three-day Laver Cup adopts a team competition format, with stars from the European team and the world team competing against each other. The victory on Friday will be awarded 1 point, Saturday will be changed to 2 points, and Sunday will be 3 points. The first team to grab 13 points will win the championship.