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GALLERY: Team World crowned as Laver Cup champion for first time

Felix Auger-Aliassime and Frances Tiafoe came up clutch Sunday in London.

ByBaseline Staff

Published Sep 25, 2022

MATCH POINT: F. Tiafoe def. S. Tsitsipas; Laver Cup Day 3

On Sunday, Team World captured its first Laver Cup crown in five attempts by defeating Team Europe, 13-8.

Frances Tiafoe cemented the victory by saving four match points against Stefanos Tsitsipas for a stunning comeback effort, 1-6, 7-6 (11) [10-8]. The American was put in the clinch position on the back of Felix Auger-Aliassime’s doubles success with Jack Sock and singles win over Novak Djokovic.

A look at some of our favorite moments from Team World’s Sunday Funday:

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Tommy Paul and Jack Sock were first to arrive to Big Foe...

Tommy Paul and Jack Sock were first to arrive to Big Foe...

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... before the rest of the Team World squad piled together as Stefanos Tsitsipas walked to his bench in defeat.

... before the rest of the Team World squad piled together as Stefanos Tsitsipas walked to his bench in defeat.

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The group was understandably hyped, having swept all three matches Sunday in surging to victory.

The group was understandably hyped, having swept all three matches Sunday in surging to victory.

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The two heroes of the day, Felix Auger-Aliassime and Tiafoe, enjoyed a nice moment together after shaking hands with Team Europe.

The two heroes of the day, Felix Auger-Aliassime and Tiafoe, enjoyed a nice moment together after shaking hands with Team Europe.

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Captain John McEnroe delighted his players with a celebratory dance.

Captain John McEnroe delighted his players with a celebratory dance.

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Taking in the replay of Tiafoe's match point and subsequent dog pile.

Taking in the replay of Tiafoe's match point and subsequent dog pile.

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Confetti floated throughout the arena during the champion team group photo...

Confetti floated throughout the arena during the champion team group photo...

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... as the winning squad soaked up their coronation.

... as the winning squad soaked up their coronation.

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