LAVER CUP 2022. It’s time for the Laver Cup 2022 in London with Roger Federer’s farewell to the world of tennis in the evening. The tournament live. For this first match, Ruud takes over Sock (6-4)
The essential
- Start of the Laver Cup 2022 this Friday, September 23 with a first match on the program. The world number 2 and finalist of the last US Open, Casper Ruud, is opposed to the American Jack Sock. The Norwegian won the first set (6-4)
- As the high point of the evening, double Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal is highly anticipated. It will be the very last match of the Swiss career, who announced his retirement, on the ATP circuit. The two rivals and friends will be pitted against the American pair Sock/Tiafoe.
- Follow the Laver Cup 2022 live and in full with all matches and live scores.
And immediately
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15:50 – Sock breaks white (6-4, 5-6)
Another unforced error gives the game to Sock! Ruud has just offered the game to his opponent! The Rest of the World Team element can revert to a set anywhere. This meeting is not over!
15:49 – Sock gets three break points!
Another double fault from the Norwegian does the business of the American! Could this match be rocking?
15:48 – Ruud doubts his face-off!
After a double fault, the Norwegian completely escapes a forehand! Sock encourages himself (00-30).
15:47 – Sock comes back up to Ruud (6-4, 5-5)
After a drop shot, the American manages to finish his service game on a forehand throw. Ruud applauds his opponent, who played this point perfectly.
15:45 – Sock offers himself a ball to equalize
Ruud escapes a forehand which makes the American happy (40-30). This point is very expensive in this first meeting of the Laver Cup!
15:43 – Ruud puts maximum pressure on Sock
The Norwegian is two points away from the game. Sock makes two unforced errors…
15:42 – We enter the money time of this first meeting of the Laver Cup
Sock must absolutely keep his face-off or risk seeing Ruud take a huge advantage at the O2 Arena in London.
15:41 – Ruud establishes his dominance against Sock (6-4, 5-4)
Even if he fails to break his opponent, the Norwegian is much better installed in this part. Sock will be under pressure for his face-off.
15:39 – Ruud makes a nice smash
After a forehand attack, the Norwegian finished the point with great authority (30-00). Sock experiences a drop in diet linked to his physique.
15:38 – Sock catches up with Ruud in this second round of the Laver Cup (6-4, 4-4)
The American can clench his fist. In a very badly embarked game, Sock found the resources and the solutions to come back to Ruud’s level.
15:37 – Sock shows resilience against Ruud
The American returned to the fight and offers himself a game point after scoring three points in rank (40-30).
15:35 – Sock has his back to the wall facing Ruud
On his service, the American is badly embarked (00-30). The representative of Team Europe in this Laver Cup decided to accelerate and put more pressure in the middle of this second set.
15:34 – Sock changes racquet
After more than an hour, the American broke a rope. There is a small break in this Laver Cup. Ruud scored the first point on Stock’s serve (00-15).
15:32 – Ruud gets away with Sock (6-4, 4-3)
Despite a tie, the Norwegian played his best shots at the best of times! The American blames himself for missing a great opportunity, but he was unable to counter the power of the world number 2. Team Europe remains in the lead in this Laver Cup.
15:30 – Ruud gets into trouble
The Norwegian makes his first double fault (40-40).
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Where is the Laver Cup 2022 taking place?
If the 2021 edition of the Laver Cup took place at TD Garden in Boston (USA), the 2022 Laver Cup will take place ato2 arena london (England). The editions take place alternately in Europe and in the rest of the world.
Which teams are in the Laver Cup?
During the Laver Cup, two teams compete: Europe and the rest of the world.
Team Monde :
- Félix Auger-Aliassime
- Taylor Fritz
- Diego Schwartzman
- Alex de Minaur
- Frances Tiafoe
- Jack Sock
- Tommy Paul (replacement)
- John McEnroe (capitaine)
- Patrick McEnroe (vice-capitaine)
Team Europe :
- Novak Djokovic
- Rafael Nadal
- Stefanos Tsitsipas
- Casper Ruud
- Roger Federer
- Andy Murray
- Matteo Berrettini (substitute)
- Bjorn Borg (capitaine)
- Thomas Engqvist (vice-captain)
What is the Laver Cup?
A sort of tennis Ryder Cup, the Laver Cup is a clash between Europe and the rest of the world. Its name refers to tennis legend, Rod Laver. The Laver Cup 2022 is the fifth edition. Each team consists of six players, two of whom are chosen by the captain (Bjorn Borg for Europe and John McEnroe for the rest of the world), the other four players qualify by their ATP ranking.
On the program of the Laver Cup: three singles matches and one doubles match over three days. If the matches of the first day are worth 1 point, those of the second day 2 points and those of the third day 3 points. The meetings take place in 2 sets with, possibly, a long tie-break of 10 points in the event of equality. The first team to score 13 points out of a possible 24 is declared the winner. In the event of a tie at 12-12, the teams decide after a decisive doubles match in one set.
During the Laver Cup, each player is obliged to play at least one singles match during the first 2 days and a player cannot play more than 2 times, in singles, during the 3 days. For doubles matches, at least 4 players per team must play and a pair can only be selected once (except in case of 12-12).
On the Laver Cup list, Europe won the first four editions (2020 was canceled due to the Covid-19 pandemic).
Which channel broadcasts the Laver Cup?
Laver Cup TV rights holder, BeIn Sports broadcasts the event from the first edition.
What is the schedule for the Laver Cup?
During the three-day competition, the six players selected by the captains (Bjorn Borg for Europe and John McEnroe for the rest of the world) compete in singles and doubles matches. Here is the schedule for the Laver Cup 2022:
- Friday, September 23: three singles matches then a doubles match
- Saturday, September 24: three singles matches then one doubles match
- Sunday, September 25: a doubles match then three singles matches