Published 14:58 IST, September 22nd 2018

Kevin Anderson,Jack Sock ruin Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic's doubles debut

Federer and Djokovic were stunned by Kevin Anderson and Jack Sock 6-7, 6-3, 10-6 in the Laver Cup doubles match on Friday.

Reported by: Dylan Dsouza
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excitement among tennis fans knew bound, since it was anunced that  two tennis greats Roger Federer and vak Djokovic will be pushing ir rivalry aside and will feature on same of court for first time at 2018 Laver Cup.

However, it was debut partnership to forget for Federer and Djokovic, after y were stunned by ir opponents Kevin Anderson and Jack Sock 6-7, 6-3, 10-6 in Laver Cup doubles match on Friday.

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Representing Team World, duo, who are tritionally singles players, took some time to plug into doubles format of game. As match proceeded y looked to have found ir mojo back and went on to win first set 6-7.

Though, re was a moment in first set that seemed to have left audience in splits. Serbian accidentally hit his partner while serving, Swiss ace took incident in his stride and laughed it off. 

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But soon, ir opponents found ir rhythm and clawed ir way back into game. Jack Sock’s experience came in handy, hitting some impressive volley shots, while his partner held a strong serve to take second set 6-3.

last set was a nail-biting affair with both teams going toe-to-toe against each or. pressure of having alrey lost decider in previous set seem to have got to Federer, after he double-faulted at 4-4. Anderson me sure to captalise on nerves and went on seal set 10-6.

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doubles game was followed three singles matches earlier in day, which were won by Team Europe. This was only loss of blue team on night, as y enjoy a le of 3-1 going into day two. 

competition which is played for first time on US soil, will be a three-day event starting from Friday. Laver Cup pits six of best ATP players from Team Europe and Team World against each or.

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