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\nKevin Anderson took down Novak Djokovic for a second straight night as Team World rallied to win the final two matches and reel Team Europe\u2019s lead back to 7-5 after the second day of the Laver Cup on Saturday.<\/p>\n
South African Anderson led the charge by blasting 17 aces past the Serbian world No. 3 in a 7-6(5) 5-7 10-6 victory that shifted the momentum after the World side had lost the opening two matches of the day to fall 7-1 behind.
\n\u201cWe\u2019ve had some really close matches that haven\u2019t gone our way and I really wanted to put us back in there,\u201d Anderson, who lost the Wimbledon final to Djokovic, said. \u201cIt\u2019s not easy playing one of the best players of all time, but what an amazing atmosphere. I felt I played a great match.\u201d<\/p>\n
It was another disappointing night for Djokovic, who teamed up with Roger Federer on Friday when the duo suffered a shock doubles loss to Anderson and Jack Sock.
\nThe 14-time Major champion again faltered in a third set, firing a forehand into the net to seal the loss.<\/p>\n
\u201cUnfortunately, two lost matches,\u201d Djokovic said. \u201cI gave it my best to beat Kevin. He was playing fantastic.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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