The Team Europe clinched the 2018 Laver Cup by defeating Team World by the score of 13-8 at United Center, Chicago. Going into the Sunday's matches, Team Europe, consisting the likes of 2018 Wimbledon and US Open Champion Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer, led their opponents by 7-5 and required two victories to clinch the title.
Team World started the day by winning their doubles match against Team Europe. John Isner and Jack Sock overcame Roger Federer and Alexander Zverev 4-6, 7-6 (2), [11-9]. Later, Federer and Isner faced each other in the singles match with the Swiss maestro prevailing the American 6-7(5) 7-6(6) [10-7]. Federer saved three match points in a dramatic match to help his team be just one win away from winning the tournament.
Alexander Zverev came back from a set down to win against Kevin Anderson 6-7(3) 7-5 10-7 to seal the win for Team Europe. The 20-time Grand Slam Champion Federer was able to kiss the famous trophy for the second consecutive time while Novak Djokovic, Grigor Dimitrov, David Goffin and Kyle Edmund made their debut this year. Roger Federer Accidentally Hit by Partner Novak Djokovic During Laver Cup 2018 Doubles Match! Watch Funny Video.
With champions like Federer and Novak Djokovic, the European squad was always going to be tough to beat, but Team World deserve credit to make the contest exciting. Federer though was ecstatic after the win and, like always, was unable to contain his emotions. Roger Federer's 'Fantastic Shot' from US Open 2018 and His Four Kids Cheering From Sidelines is the Monday Motivation You Need (Watch Video).
He took to Instagram to celebrate with his fans.
The Swiss champion produced his trademark shots, much to the delight of the jam-packed crowd.
You can watch one of his shots here.
The win was the second one in a row for Europe in the Laver Cup, though Team World certainly gave them tough competition. The next year's tournament will definitely prove to be more exciting.
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