Laver Cup: Isner/Sock hold Team World in the race

John Isner and Jack Sock have shortened Team World by beating Tomas Berdych and Marin Cilic in the doubles.Alexander Zverev must then take up the challenge.

John Isner and Jack Sock scored their third victory for the world team with a 7:6 (5), 7:6 (8) and shortened the score to 6:9.After only one point per victory on Friday and two points on Saturday, there are three points on the final Sunday.The first team to finish in 13th place has won the first Laver Cup,”Spending this day with such a good friend on the pitch and playing the Laver Cup was something special,”said Jack Sock, who is celebrating his 25th birthday today.I just tried to serve and let Jack do the rest,”said Isner, who particularly praised Sock’s grandiose forehand.

Alexander Zverev will play Sam Querrey (live ticker) and Rafael Nadal will play John Isner.If the duel has not yet been decided, Roger Federer will face Nick Kyrgios.A possible 12:12 would lead to a deciding set in doubles.

On the first day, Team Europe took the lead 3:1 and yesterday it expanded to 9:3.The highlight was the doubles of Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal, who scarcely won against Sam Querrey and Jack Sock.