Laver Cup 2023: Ben Shelton beats Arthur Fils, hails ‘unmatched’ John McEnroe as Team World take first point

Team World’s Ben Shelton paid tribute to his captain John McEnroe after getting the Laver Cup up and running with a straight-sets victory over Team Europe’s Arthur Fils.

The 2023 edition of the competition began on Friday in Vancouver with Team World seeking to retain the trophy after beating Team Europe 13-8 in London last year, which secured their first victory at the fifth attempt.

McEnroe’s team earned the first point in comfortable fashion, as Shelton – with Roger Federer watching…