After two losses in the first Laver Cup matches, the World team finally got the first point – and he came with Brazilian João Fonseca.
In a duel that began late on Friday (19), the carioca, only 19, beat Italian Flavio Cobolli.
O, about the 25th of the world was categorical: 2 sets at 0 (6-4 and 6-3) in 1h26.
João Fonseca dominates in the decisive moments
It started pulling and kept the withdrawal, with the first set following a draw until 2-2. In the fifth game, however, the Italian managed to “steal” the service, kept the withdrawal in sequence and opened 4-2. After that, however, he only gave João Fonseca, who amended four games in a row and closed at 6-4.
The second set started with the Brazilian opening 3-1, but unable to maintain the withdrawal. Even so, he overthrew Cobolli’s service once again and did 4-2. Following, both managed to maintain the withdrawal, which caused the Brazilian to close in 6-3.
Laver Cup situation
With the victory, the world team, led by American Andre Agassi, diminished the leadership of, played in San Francisco, California, United States. On Friday (19), the matches are worth a point; On Saturday (20), two; Already on Sunday (21), three – so, the team that makes 13 points first will be the champion.
