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Team Europe surged to a 3-1 lead on the opening day of the Laver Cup in San Francisco. Carlos Alcaraz and Jakub Mensik secured a crucial doubles victory after Mensik's earlier singles win. Casper Ruud also contributed with a singles victory, while Joao Fonseca earned Team World's only point, setting the stage for a competitive weekend.

Carlos Alcaraz powered past Italy's Mattia Bellucci 6-1, 6-0, 6-3 to reach the US Open third round while Casper Ruud slumped to a defeat at the hands of World No.107 Raphael Collignon.