Grigor Dimitrov defeated Alejandro Tabilo on Friday to give Team Europe the lead at the Laver Cup in Berlin ahead of the doubles match later on Friday. Dimitrov prevailed 7-6 (7-4), 7-6 (7-2) in two hours and 15 minutes.

Grigor Dimitrov faces Alejandro Tabilo in his opening match at the Laver Cup - but his teammates want him to strip off if he wins in Berlin.

Novak Djokovic and Grigor Dimitrov have been friends for years, battling at tournaments but enjoying the time off the court. The Serb and the Bulgarian met in Sofia on Tuesday night, embracing an exhibition in Arena Sofia and giving the crowd something to cheer about.

Grigor Dimitrov immediately raised injury fears after storming back to beat Alejandro Tabilo at the Laver Cup.