American pair Taylor Fritz and Ben Shelton have edged Carlos Alcaraz and Alexander Zverev in doubles to tie the Laver Cup after the first day in Berlin.

Europe came out on top in two of the three singles contests to leave the two sides tied at 2-2 after the opening day of the Ryder Cup-style contest; Carlos Alcaraz is making his Team Europe debut agai

Carlos Alcaraz suffered a losing debut at the Laver Cup on Friday when he and Team Europe partner Alexander Zverev were defeated in straight sets in their doubles clash against Taylor Fritz and Ben Shelton of Team World.

Carlos Alcaraz is the star attraction in Berlin as he prepares to play in the Laver Cup for the first time and he is set to form a potent doubles team on the opening night front of a sell-out crowd. Tickets to watch the most extravagant exhibition in tennis are never cheap,