Tennis Tracker: Ruud Launches Europe to Laver Cup Lead, Korda Triumphs in hangzhou
Casper Ruud propelled Team Europe to a 1-0 lead in the Laver Cup with a 6-4, 5-7, 10-7 victory over Christopher Eubanks on Friday, September 22nd. Together, in Hangzhou, Sebastian Korda secured a win, adding to the day’s international competition.
The Laver Cup, a team competition pitting Europe against the Rest of the World, began Friday in Vancouver. Ruud’s opening win sets an early tone for the three-day event, while Korda’s victory in Hangzhou highlights ongoing action across the ATP adn WTA tours. Elsewhere, several Czech players are competing in quarterfinal matches and other tournaments.
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In Chengdu, Alejandro Tabilo reached the quarterfinals by defeating Luciano Darderi 6-4, 6-3, improving his head-to-head record against Darderi to 3-2. Tabilo will next face the winner of the match between Zhou and O’Connell.
Rain delayed the scheduled 6:30 CEST quarterfinal match in Seoul between Katerina Siniakova and Suzan Lamens. However,Barbora Krejcikova is set to compete against Iga Swiatek in seoul later today. Both Siniakova and Krejcikova are also scheduled to participate in the doubles competition.
Barbora Krejcikova faces top-seeded Iga Swiatek in the quarterfinals of the WTA 500 event in Seoul.Katerina Siniakova will play suzan Lamens, and both Czech players are also vying for a spot in the semifinals of the doubles tournament. Additional Czech players are competing in Challenger, ITF, and junior events.
