Zverev Gives Germany 1-0 Lead over Croatia and Shelton Looks to Rebound for US in Davis Cup
- On Saturday, Alexander Zverev gave Germany a 1-0 lead over Croatia in the Davis Cup Final qualifying round, defeating Matej Dodig 6-4, 7-6 in Halle.
- The match marked Zverev's first appearance since his victory over American Ben Shelton in the U.S. Open final last weekend, following his maiden Grand Slam title at the French Open in June.
- On the indoor hard court, Zverev dominated with 15 aces while his opponent Dodig earned no break-point opportunities throughout the contest.
- Elsewhere, Austria secured a 3-1 victory over Belgium in Vienna, while South Korea became the first Asian nation to advance to the Davis Cup Final after defeating India 3-1.
- Daniel Altmaier faces Dino Prizmic in Saturday's second singles match, with Sunday's doubles and reverse singles determining which team advances to the Davis Cup Final in Bologna, Italy.
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Now Alexander Zverev can fix it. Because the German doubles will deliver again, the German Davis Cup team only lacks a victory to enter the final round.
Now Alexander Zverev can fix it. Because the German doubles will deliver again, the German Davis Cup team only lacks a victory to enter the final round.
Winnipeg Free Press
Mankato Free PressZverev powers Germany into Davis Cup Final 8 with a swift win over Prizmic, Britain also advances
HALLE, Germany (AP) — Alexander Zverev sent Germany through to the Davis Cup Final 8, outclassing Dino Prizmic on Sunday to secure a 3-1 victory over Croatia.
In the tennis Davis Cup it is between Germany and Croatia after the first day 1:1.
The US Open winner leads the DTB against Croatia, but then Daniel Altmaier loses. The second-round duel continues with excitement on Sunday.
The German Davis Cup team fights for entry into the final round. US Open winner Alexander Zverev ensures the lead, but Croatia balances out. It will be a close fight against strong guests.
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