BERLIN (Reuters) -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.

Spains Carlos Alcaraz beat American Ben Shelton in Laver Cup on second day of Ryder Cup-style contest to level things at 4-4, but Team World then kick on for 8-4 lead as Taylor Fritz beat Alexander Zv

Frances Tiafoe has put Team World ahead at the Laver Cup with a victory over Daniil Medvedev. The American won 3-6, 6-4 and 10-5 in the third set which is a match tiebreaker.