Alexander Zverev proved Roger Federer right after losing to Taylor Fritz at the Laver Cup. It was a rematch of their recent US Open quarter-final, where the American won in four sets.

It was not easy, but Frances Tiafoe defeated Daniil Medvedev for the first time in his career on Saturday. Tiafoe won a lengthy three-set match in the Laver Cup: 3-6, 6-4, 10-5. When asked about his mental approach after the match,

Taylor Fritz came out on top in the rematch, adding another win to his tally against Zverev, and the 20-time Grand Slam champion would have been pleased with his prediction.

The importance of having Roger Federer close by: "It’s a huge advantage we have. Roger is definitely on our team. He himself does not want to reveal it, but we all know that he is there whenever we need him for important moments, and this is a small advantage that we take with us. They may have Rod, but we have Roger".

Roger Federer retired two years ago but his connection to tennis remains stronger than ever. The return of the Laver Cup is another reminder that he never left the stage.

Wins for Francis Tiafoe and Carlos Alcaraz saw the Laver Cup levelled before Taylor Fritz and a Team World doubles victory put them ahead.

Frances Tiafoe has put Team World ahead at the Laver Cup with a victory over Daniil Medvedev BERLIN — Frances Tiafoe put Team World ahead at the Laver Cup with a victory over Daniil Medvedev on Saturday.

Frances Tiafoe came back from behind to beat Daniil Medvedev while Carlos Alcaraz got the better of Ben Shelton at the Uber Arena.