Cerundolo beats Ruud to help Team World lead

21 September,2024 09:16 AM IST |  Berlin  |  AP

Ruud, who is ranked No. 9, made 20 unforced errors and just 11 winners

Argentina`s Francisco Cerundolo of Team World returns the ball to Norway`s Casper Ruud of Team Europe during their 2024 Laver Cup men`s singles tennis match in Berlin, Germany. Pic/AFP


Francisco Cerundolo got Team World off to a winning start at the Laver Cup with a 6-4, 6-4 victory over Team Europe's Casper Ruud on Friday.

The Argentine, who is ranked No. 31, overcame five double faults to earn one point for his team at the indoor hard-court men's tournament with a format reminiscent of golf's Ryder Cup.

Ruud, who is ranked No. 9, made 20 unforced errors and just 11 winners.

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