Team World win Laver Cup after Frances Tiafoe stuns Stefanos Tsitsipas

Tiafoe’s remarkable win saw John McEnroe’s group hit the magic 13-point mark first on a dramatic and thrilling Sunday at the O2 where they claimed a maiden Laver Cup by a 13-8 scoreline.
Team World win Laver Cup after Frances Tiafoe stuns Stefanos Tsitsipas
Frances Tiafoe celebrates success in the Laver Cup (John Walton/PA)

Frances Tiafoe proved the pantomime villain for a second time at the Laver Cup after his epic comeback downed Stefanos Tsitsipas and denied Roger Federer one final trophy before retirement.

A 1-6 7-6 (11) 10-8 victory for the US Open semi-finalist in the 11th match of the Ryder Cup-style team competition helped Team World taste success in the tournament at the fifth time of asking.

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