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 defeat on his Laver Cup debut, as he was beaten in straight sets alongside Alexander Zverev in doubles by Taylor Fritz and Ben Shelton.

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

Americans Taylor Fritz and Ben Shelton defeated Carlos Alcaraz and Alexander Zverev 7-6(5) 6-4 in Friday's doubles to draw Team World level with Team Europe at the of the first day of the Laver Cup.

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.

US duo Taylor Fritz and Ben Sheldon tied things up for Team World at the Laver Cup on Friday after a straight sets defeat over Carlos Alcaraz and Alexander Zverev. Fritz and Sheldon overcame the Spaniard and the German in one hour and 35 minutes 7-6 (7-5),