In a dramatic showdown at the Davis Cup Finals in Bologna, Italy, Spain and Germany secured their spots in the semifinals after hard-fought quarterfinal victories. Spain, led by Marcel Granollers and Pedro Martinez, overcame the Czech Republic with a 2-1 win in the deciding doubles match. The Spanish duo triumphed 7-6 (8), 7-6 (8) at the SuperTennis Arena, showcasing resilience in the absence of their star player, Carlos Alcaraz, who withdrew due to a hamstring injury. Earlier, 20-year-old Jakub Mensik gave the Czech team an initial lead by defeating Pablo Carreño Busta, but Jaume Munar leveled the score for Spain with a decisive win over Jiri Lehecka. Spain, aiming for its seventh Davis Cup title, will now face Germany in the semifinals. Germany, the No. 2 seed, edged past Argentina in another nail-biting encounter. Kevin Krawietz and Tim Puetz clinched the decisive doubles match 4-6, 6-4, 7-6 (10), despite both teams squandering match points. Argentina, seeking its 100th Davis Cup tie victory, fell short of reaching the semifinals for the first time since 2016. Meanwhile, top-seeded Italy, vying for a third consecutive title, will face Belgium in the other semifinal. The Davis Cup Finals, now in its sixth edition, continues to captivate tennis fans with its high-stakes drama and global competition.
Spain rallies past Czech Republic to reach Davis Cup semifinals. Germany defeats Argentina
