Alex de Minaur beat Alexander Zverev at the Laver Cup after recovering from a set and a break down, and facing match point in the final-set tie-break, according to The Guardian and Yahoo Sports.
Multiple outlets reported de Minaur was left bloodied during the match, with ABC News (Australia) and Yahoo Sports both highlighting the physical toll of the win.
The Straits Times and CNA reported that de Minaur's win, combined with a victory for Learner Tien over Flavio Cobolli, put Team World ahead 5-3 in the competition.
The Guardian reported that Carlos Alcaraz later won his own match for Team Europe, leveling the overall event score at 5-5.
According to the Daily Express, the crowd at the O2 arena booed during the match, with Zverev and de Minaur described as left aghast on court.
How each side covered it
Left
- The Guardian reported de Minaur recovered from match point down to beat Zverev.
- ABC News (Australia) described de Minaur as bloodied during the win.
- The Guardian reported Carlos Alcaraz's win leveled the event at 5-5.
“Alex de Minaur recovers from match point down to beat Alexander Zverev” — The Guardian
Center
- The Straits Times and CNA reported Team World took a 5-3 lead after de Minaur's win.
- Both outlets also noted Learner Tien's win over Flavio Cobolli.
- Yahoo Sports described de Minaur as left bloodied after a brutal point against Zverev.
“Alex de Minaur left bloodied after winning brutal Laver Cup point to stun Alexander Zverev” — Yahoo Sports
Right
- The Daily Express focused on the crowd booing at the O2 arena.
- The outlet described both Zverev and de Minaur as left aghast on court.
“The O2 erupts into boos as Alexander Zverev and Alex De Minaur left aghast on court” — Daily Express
Questions readers ask
What happened between Alex de Minaur and Alexander Zverev at the Laver Cup?
Alex de Minaur beat Alexander Zverev after recovering from a set and a break down and facing match point in the final-set tie-break, according to The Guardian and Yahoo Sports. He was reported to be bloodied during the match.
What was the score in the Laver Cup after de Minaur's win?
The Straits Times and CNA reported that Team World led 5-3 following de Minaur's win over Zverev and Learner Tien's victory over Flavio Cobolli. The Guardian later reported the event was tied 5-5 after Carlos Alcaraz won for Team Europe.
Why did the crowd boo at the O2 arena?
According to the Daily Express, the O2 crowd erupted into boos during the Zverev–de Minaur match, with both players described as left aghast on court. The specific reason for the boos was not detailed in the supplied material.
What did left- and right-leaning outlets focus on?
Left-leaning outlets, including The Guardian and ABC News (Australia), focused on de Minaur's dramatic comeback and the physical toll of the match. The right-leaning Daily Express emphasized the crowd's reaction, describing boos erupting at the O2 arena.
Sources · 6 outlet reports
- ABC News (Australia)Left-leaningBloodied de Minaur scores stirring Laver Cup win over in-form Zverev
- The GuardianLeft-leaningLaver Cup back in the balance as Team World match their captain Andre Agassi’s energy
- CNACenterDe Minaur stuns Zverev, Tien beats Cobolli as Team World take 5-3 lead in Laver Cup
- The Straits TimesCenterDe Minaur stuns Zverev, Tien beats Cobolli as Team World take 5-3 lead in Laver Cup
- Yahoo SportsCenterAlex de Minaur reacts after saving match point to beat Alexander Zverev at the Laver Cup, ‘I left it all out there’
- Daily ExpressRight-leaningThe O2 erupts into boos as Alexander Zverev and Alex De Minaur left aghast on court