The Baseline Top 8: Laver Cup moments

Teams World and Europe put on an all-around excellent display of

Published Sep 24, 2018

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The second annual Laver Cup, which pits some of the best in the business representing Team Europe and Team World, went off this weekend in Chicago without a hitch.

From wild celebrations to never-seen-before doubles combos and more, here’s at some of what transpired at the United Center.

Team Europe: A Dynasty in the Making?

It wasn't easy by any stretch of the imagination, but once again, Team Europe has won the Laver Cup behind clutch performances from Roger Federer and Alexander Zverev on the last day of action.

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Team World’s Got the Moves

Inspired by the choreography on display at last year’s March Madness basketball tournament, Team World’s players on the bench lit up the sidelines last year. The tradition continued in this edition of the event.

Best celebrations?@JackSock and @NickKyrgios by a million.#LaverCup #TennisOMG pic.twitter.com/DukAdvOuWs
— Tennis Channel (@TennisChannel) September 22, 2018

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Team Europe? Well…

The blue squad tried to get in on the synchronized celebrating, but looked like they could still work out some kinks.

Yeah they did! #TeamEurope2018 are getting their bench game on! #LaverCup pic.twitter.com/FKvfxIyQys
— Laver Cup (@LaverCup) September 21, 2018

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“Fedkovic” Takes the Stage

Last year, Federer and Rafael Nadal gave the fans something to cheer about when they took the court as teammates. This year, it was Federer and Novak Djokovic’s turn, but not without some signs that they’d have to work out the kinks as far as familiarity goes.

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On a Blue Streak

Europe dominated the first day and a half, storming to a 7-1 lead behind some clutch wins, such as Alexander Zverev’s over John Isner.

What a contest! #Zverev beats Isner 3-6 7-6(8) [10-7]. #TeamEurope2018 extends its lead to 5-1, but with match wins worth 2 points on Saturday #TeamWorld2018 has every opportunity to get back in this. #LaverCup pic.twitter.com/0xWI75TV3J
— Laver Cup (@LaverCup) September 22, 2018

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A Red Rally, Led by Anderson

Playing the opening match of the Saturday evening session, Kevin Anderson defeated Novak Djokovic for Team World’s first singles win.

He's done it! @KAndersonATP helps keep #TeamWorld2018 in #LaverCup contention beating #TeamEurope2018's 7-6(5) 5-7 [10-6]. pic.twitter.com/CV53KJYodB
— Laver Cup (@LaverCup) September 23, 2018

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Vintage McEnroe

John McEnroe is to combustible like water is to wet. When there was an issue with a call against one of his players, Nick Kyrgios, the Hall of Famer let it be known where he stood.

#TeamWorld is not happy with that call.

An unreturnable serve by Kyrgios resulted in replay of point due to premature out call from linesman. Fireworks ensue 🎆#LaverCup live now→ https://t.co/tPoe44C26q pic.twitter.com/Fd5iyCxvIi
— Tennis Channel (@TennisChannel) September 22, 2018

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A Playoff Atmosphere, Indeed

The surest sign of a successful event can be clearly indicated by the number of fans in attendance, and Chicago—a sports town if there ever was one—didn’t disappoint with a total of 93,584 flocking to the United Center. Over 19,800 fans watched Team Europe clinch the Cup on Sunday.

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Next year the Laver Cup moves to Geneva.

Follow Van on Twitter: @Van_Sias

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