{"id":90843,"date":"2025-09-20T04:35:59","date_gmt":"2025-09-20T08:35:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/tennis\/?p=90843"},"modified":"2025-09-20T04:36:05","modified_gmt":"2025-09-20T08:36:05","slug":"laver-cup-day-2-predictions-including-carlos-alcaraz-vs-taylor-fritz","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/tennis\/2025\/09\/20\/laver-cup-day-2-predictions-including-carlos-alcaraz-vs-taylor-fritz\/","title":{"rendered":"Laver Cup Day 2 Predictions Including Carlos Alcaraz vs Taylor Fritz"},"content":{"rendered":"

Day 1 of the 2025 Laver Cup concluded with Team Europe taking a 3-1 advantage<\/a>, thanks to Jakub Mensik<\/a> winning both his singles match and then teaming up with Carlos Alcaraz to secure victory in doubles as well.<\/p>\n

Things are expected to heat up significantly on a crucial Day 2, with all matches now worth two points. Here at LWOT, we will provide predictions for each match in what could turn into a Laver Cup edition that goes right down to the wire.<\/p>\n

Laver Cup Day 2 Predictions<\/h2>\n

Alexander Zverev vs Alex de Minaur<\/h4>\n

Head-to-head:<\/strong> Zverev 8-2 de Minaur<\/p>\n

Although the head-to-head might look lopsided, the last four hard-court matches between these players have all gone to a deciding set. Both Zverev and de Minaur rely on making a match physical, as they each have great endurance. However, while the Aussie holds the edge in movement and speed, the German clearly possesses the bigger weapons in his serve and backhand. Coupled with de Minaur\u2019s rather unremarkable record against top-5 ranked players, this should be a match that Zverev ultimately wins.<\/p>\n

Prediction: <\/strong>Zverev in 3<\/p>\n

Holger Rune vs Francisco Cerundolo<\/h4>\n

Head-to-head:<\/strong> Rune 1-0 Cerundolo<\/p>\n

A match between an elite forehand and an elite backhand always promises intrigue, but both Cerundolo and Rune will need more than that to secure points for their teams here. Both have shown inconsistent form recently<\/a>; while Cerundolo has a tendency to tighten up in pressure moments, Rune can either produce his best tennis or completely combust. In a match that could go either way, Rune gets the slight edge for me, as his ceiling still feels higher.<\/p>\n

Prediction: <\/strong>Rune in 3<\/p>\n

Carlos Alcaraz vs Taylor Fritz<\/h4>\n

Head-to-head:<\/strong> Alcaraz 3-0 Fritz<\/p>\n

This is not only the matchup of the day but arguably of the entire tournament, as both teams\u2019 highest-ranked players face off in a pivotal clash that could very well decide the event\u2019s outcome. Fritz has done remarkably well<\/a> to elevate himself into the tier just below the \u201cNew Two,\u201d thanks to his improved mindset, movement, and all-around game. But Alcaraz reminded everyone<\/a> at the US Open that there are levels to this sport\u2014a level that only a select few in tennis history have ever been able to reach.<\/p>\n

Prediction: <\/strong>Alcaraz in 2<\/p>\n

Holger Rune\/Casper Ruud vs Alex de Minaur\/Alex Michelsen<\/h4>\n

Head-to-head: <\/strong>First Meeting<\/p>\n

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