Tennis legends Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal teamed up as doubles partners for the first time to secure a vital doubles match victory for Team Europe over Team World on Day 2 of the maiden Laver Cup in Prague.

Swiss Federer and Spaniard Nadal, with a combined total of 35 Grand Slam titles, beat the American duo of Sam Querrey and Jack Sock 6-4 1-6 (10-5) to give Team Europe an healthy 9-3 lead.

The first team to 13 points would emerge as winners with 12 points up for grabs on Sunday.

Other players from Team Europe include world number seven Dominic Thiem from Austria and the fourth-ranked Alexander Zverev while Nick Kyrgios of Australia and Denis Shapovalov, who impressed at the US Open, have also represented Team World.