Team Europe takes a 3–1 lead over Team World after the first day of the Laver Cup, with Carlos Alcaraz featuring prominently in the doubles results. According to one report, Spanish player Alcaraz and Rafael Jodar help deliver a key win during day one.
Another outlet also credits Alcaraz with a doubles victory, saying he and Jakub Mensik win to extend Europe’s advantage to 3–1 after the opening matches. While the two accounts differ on Alcaraz’s doubles partner name, both agree on the match outcome and the overall scoreline heading into day two. The reports present the day as a crucial period in which Europe establishes momentum by converting early doubles play into a clear lead.
Both sources frame the opening day as decisive for Europe, highlighting Alcaraz’s impact in securing the points that move the team ahead 3–1.