Gallery: The battle begins in Berlin | Photos | Laver Cup

Posted by Admin September 20, 2024 Tennis

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An opening ceremony, the arrival of tennis great Rod Laver and first-class action between players from Team Europe and Team World fighting it out for the Laver Cup in Berlin: Day 1 had it all.

Casper Ruud opens for Team Europe. Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images

Team Europe Captain Bjorn Borg greets his players at the Opening Ceremony. Photo by Maja Hitij/Getty Images

Tennis legend Rod Laver greets Berlin. Photo by Maja Hitij/Getty Images — Tennis legend Rod Laver waves to Berlin. Photo by Maja Hitij/Getty Images

Francisco Cerundolo hits form during his straight-sets victory over Casper Ruud. Photo by Maja Hitij/Getty Images

Francisco Cerundolo and Casper Ruud prepare to duel. Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images

Andre Agassi documents the surroundings. Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images

Team Europe alternate Flavio Cobolli keeps and eye on the action back stage. Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images — Team Europe alternate Flavio Cobolli keeps an eye on the action back stage. Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images

Carlos Alcaraz delights fans at a practice session. Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images

Alejandro Tabilo digs in during his night match against Grigor Dimitrov. Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images

Grigor Dimitrov in action against Alejandro Tabilo. Photo by Maja Hitij/Getty Images

Former German tennis champion Angelique Kerber tosses the coin for Match 3 between Alejandro Tabilo and Grigor Dimitrov. Photo by Maja Hitij/Getty Images — Former German tennis champion Angelique Kerber is a special guest fat the night session match between Alejandro Tabilo and Grigor Dimitrov. Photo by Maja Hitij/Getty Images

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