Laver Cup 2019 begins with a spectacular Opening Ceremony at the Palexpo followed by a sensational first encounter between Team Europe’s Dominic Thiem and Team World’s Denis Shapovalov.
Rod Laver waves to the fans as he is introduced during Day One of the Laver Cup 2019 at Palexpo. Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images for Laver Cup
Team Europe celebrate from the courtside in the singles match between Dominic Thiem of Team Europe and Denis Shapovalov of Team World. Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images for Laver Cup
Roger Federer enters the arena at the Opening Ceremony of Laver Cup 2019. Photo by Ben Solomon for the Laver Cup
Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer greet each other as the teams come out for the Opening Ceremony. Photo by Fabrice Coffrini/ AFP/Getty Images
Team Europe and Team World stand tall with Rod Laver at the Opening Ceremony. Photo by Fabrice Coffrini/ AFP/Getty Images
The stage is set at the Palexpo for Laver Cup 2019. Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images for Laver Cup
Denis Shapovalov, Rod Laver and Dominic Thiem pose for a photo after the coin toss to start Laver Cup 2019. Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images for Laver Cup
Dominic Thiem stretches to return a ball against Denis Shapovalov. Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images for Laver Cup
Dominic Thiem clears the finishing line against Denis Shapovalov. Photo by Ben Solomon for the Laver Cup
Denis Shapovalov serves during the opening match on Day 1 of Laver Cup 2019. Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images for Laver Cup
Team World support Jack Sock in the second match on Day One of Laver Cup 2019. Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images for Laver Cup
Fabio Fognini stretches to play a forehand in his singles match against Jack Sock. Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images for Laver Cup
Jack Sock celebrates victory over Fabio Fognini in the second match on Day One. Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images for Laver Cup
Jack Sock poses for a photo with Fred Stolle and Fabio Fognini to start the second match of Laver Cup 2019. Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images for Laver Cup
Jack Sock demonstrates his creative net skills during his winning second match against Fabio Fognini. Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images for Laver Cup
