Team Europe approaches Laver Cup victory after doubles win
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 27, 2026, 1:08 PM
Last updated Sep 27, 2026
Team Europe moved closer to winning the 2026 Laver Cup with a doubles victory by Jakub Mensik and Flavio Cobolli over Team World's Taylor Fritz and Alex de Minaur. The match ended with scores of 7-5, 6-3, bringing the overall tally to 10-5 in favor of Team Europe. They now require just one more win from three matches on the final day to secure the title. The victory was marked by strong performances from both Mensik and Cobolli, particularly at the net, putting pressure on their opponents throughout the match.
- •Mensik and Cobolli defeat Fritz and De Minaur 7-5, 6-3.
- •Overall score stands at 10-5 for Team Europe.
- •One more win needed for Team Europe to clinch the title.
- •Next up for Team Europe is Alexander Zverev against Learner Tien.
- 1:08 PMYahoo Sports — Team Europe on brink of Laver Cup 2026 victory as Mensik and Cobolli down Fritz and De Minaur
"Team Europe edged a step closer to reclaiming the Laver Cup as Jakub Mensik and Flavio Cobolli made light work of Team World's Taylor Fritz and Alex de Minaur.
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