An opening ceremony, the arrival of tennis star Rod Laver and top-class action between players from Team Europe and Team World battling for the Laver Cup in Berlin: Day 1 had it all.
Casper Ruud opens for Team Europe. Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images
The teams line up at the opening ceremony. Photo by Maja Hitij/Getty Images
Captain Björn Borg, captain of the European national team, welcomes his players at the opening ceremony. Photo by Maja Hitij/Getty Images
Tennis legend Rod Laver waves to Berlin. Photo by Maja Hitij/Getty Images
Francisco Cerundolo is in top form as he beats Casper Ruud in straight sets. Photo by Maja Hitij/Getty Images
Francisco Cerundolo and Casper Ruud prepare for the duel. Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images
Andre Agassi documents the surroundings. Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images
Flavio Cobolli, a reserve player for the European team, keeps an eye on the action backstage. Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images
Carlos Alcaraz delights his fans during a training session. Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images
Alejandro Tabilo gives his all in his night match against Grigor Dimitrov. Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images
Grigor Dimitrov in action against Alejandro Tabilo. Photo by Maja Hitij/Getty Images
Former German tennis champion Angelique Kerber is a special guest at the Night Session match between Alejandro Tabilo and Grigor Dimitrov. Photo by Maja Hitij/Getty Images