Fritz clinches Laver Cup as Team World beats Europe 15-9

Taylor Fritz delivered the decisive blow for Team World on Sunday, beating Alexander Zverev in straight sets to clinch a 15-9 victory over Team Europe at the Laver Cup at San Francisco's Chase Center. The American's 6-3, 7-6(4) win completed a perfect weekend for Fritz and sealed Team World's third title in four years under debut captain Andre Agassi.

Team World seized control on Saturday when Fritz stunned world number one Carlos Alcaraz 6-3, 6-2, part of a sweep that turned a 3-1 deficit into a 9-3 overnight lead. On Sunday Europe fought back briefly: Alcaraz and Casper Ruud opened with a 7-6(4), 6-1 doubles win and Alcaraz later routed Francisco Cerundolo 6-2, 6-1 in singles, trimming the gap to 12-9. Alex de Minaur restored Team World's cushion by defeating Jakub Menšík 6-3, 6-4, however, and Fritz closed the tie with his victory over Zverev, officials said.

Fritz, who also beat Alcaraz and contributed in doubles earlier in the weekend, said the team environment helped him raise his level. "The energy from the team...the moments of winning feel so much better," he told reporters after the trophy ceremony. Agassi praised his players' belief and composure. "Everybody played a...