Buoyed by Ben Shelton's winning debut and a spicy win for Felix Auger-Aliassime, Team World won four matches with the loss of just one set on Friday in Vancouver.

In a matchup of event newcomers, the American prevailed, 7-6 (4), 6-1, Friday in Vancouver.

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Flanked by newcomer Ben Shelton, Team World aims to back up their surprise victory in 2022 as Team Europe boasts a field including Hubert Hurkacz and Gaël Monfils.

The US Open semifinalist got the cover shoot treatment after his 'big break.'

As Michael Mmoh put a bow on elder statesman John Isner's career, the next generation of U.S. men proved that they are, in fact, generation now.

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Meanwhile, Ben Shelton soars into the Top 20 after reaching his first Grand Slam semifinal in New York.

After finishing off a 6-3, 6-2, 7-6 (4) victory to reach his record-tying 10th final at Flushing Meadows and 36th at all major tournaments, Djokovic added a touch of insult to injury by mimicking the kid's "Hang up the phone!" celebration gesture.

Perhaps it was a reminder that no one is more dialed-in on the major stage than the Serbian.