Gallery: the greatest show in town begins
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.
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- 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
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- 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
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- Roger Federer enters the arena at the Opening Ceremony of Laver Cup 2019. Photo by Ben Solomon for the Laver Cup
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- Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer greet each other as the teams come out for the Opening Ceremony. Photo by Fabrice Coffrini/ AFP/Getty Images
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- Team Europe and Team World stand tall with Rod Laver at the Opening Ceremony. Photo by Fabrice Coffrini/ AFP/Getty Images
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- The stage is set at the Palexpo for Laver Cup 2019. Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images for Laver Cup
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- 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
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- Dominic Thiem stretches to return a ball against Denis Shapovalov. Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images for Laver Cup
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- Dominic Thiem clears the finishing line against Denis Shapovalov. Photo by Ben Solomon for the Laver Cup
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- Denis Shapovalov serves during the opening match on Day 1 of Laver Cup 2019. Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images for Laver Cup
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- 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
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- Fabio Fognini stretches to play a forehand in his singles match against Jack Sock. Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images for Laver Cup
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- Jack Sock celebrates victory over Fabio Fognini in the second match on Day One. Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images for Laver Cup
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- 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
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- Jack Sock demonstrates his creative net skills during his winning second match against Fabio Fognini. Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images for Laver Cup