Team World Nears Victory in Laver Cup Showdown

Team World is on the brink of securing their third consecutive Laver Cup victory, holding an 8-4 lead over Team Europe after winning three of four matches on Saturday. Key wins came from Frances Tiafoe, Taylor Fritz, and a dominant doubles performance by Ben Shelton and Alejandro Tabilo.

Team World is poised to claim their third consecutive Laver Cup title, needing just two more match wins to clinch victory in Berlin. The team currently leads Team Europe 8-4 after winning three of four matches on Saturday.

Frances Tiafoe and Taylor Fritz delivered standout performances by defeating top-five opponents, while Ben Shelton and Alejandro Tabilo crushed Europe's Casper Ruud and Stefanos Tsitsipas with a dominant 6-1, 6-2 victory in doubles action.

Team Europe's sole victory on Saturday came from Carlos Alcaraz, the reigning French Open and Wimbledon champion. Alcaraz defeated Shelton 6-4, 6-4, saving all five break points he faced. The Laver Cup's final day will feature four matches, each worth three points, determining the ultimate winner.

(With inputs from agencies.)