Felix Auger-Aliassime stuns Novak Djokovic to put Team World on cusp of Laver Cup win in London

Felix Auger-Aliassime held on to beat Novak Djokovic 6-3 7-6 in Sunday’s second match of the Laver Cup. Team World’s Jack Sock and Auger-Aliassime had beaten Andy Murray and Matteo Berrettini to cut Team Europe’s lead to 8-7 ahead of the second match of the day. Ad Auger-Aliassime’s win moves Team World to a 10-8 lead, meaning — with three points on offer for each win — they require just one more match win to seal the Laver Cup.

Laver Cup'Let's try to avoid that' — Federer gives Djokovic advice during singles matchAN HOUR AGO The third match of the day pits Stefanos Tsitsipas against Frances Tiafoe, who have won two matches apiece in their four previous encounters. Auger-Alissime, who produced some of his best tennis in a match in which he produced 13 aces, was clearly delighted with his performance when he spoke with Eurosport's Tim Henman after the match. “Today has been fantastic so far,” he said.

Tim Henman describes Roger Federer in three words after 'scenes I'll never, ever forget' Roger Federer retires: 'We all had tears in our eyes' — Bjorn Borg on very emotional scenes “It has been one of my best performances of my career so far. “I’ve been close a few times in recent times against these great champions, so it feels great to get a win like this, especially in front of you at this arena and for Team World as well.” Djokovic made a blistering start to proceedings, breaking his opponent in the first game. It was an ominous sign for the Canadian, but he broke back to take it to 2-2.