GRONINGEN, Netherlands — Argentina and France have joined Germany in clinching spots for the prestigious Davis Cup Final 8 after impressive victories against the Netherlands, Croatia, and Japan over the weekend.
Remarkably, Germany secured their place in Bologna, Italy, without the need for Alexander Zverev, as the dynamic duo of Kevin Krawietz and Tim Pütz triumphed with a 6-3, 7-6 (4) victory over the Japanese team comprising Yosuke Watanuki and Takeru Yuzuki, establishing an unassailable 3-0 lead in the second qualifying round.
This victory marked Germany as the first team to join the host nation, Italy, in the highly anticipated final round set for November.
Meanwhile, Argentina’s Andres Molteni and Horacio Zeballos showcased their skills, winning five consecutive games to secure a 6-3, 7-5 victory over the Netherlands’ Sander Arends and Botic van de Zandschulp, sending Argentina through against last year’s finalists.
In France’s camp, Corentin Moutet made headlines again, clinching his second singles victory in as many days with a 7-5, 6-4 win over Marin Cilic, propelling France forward with a definitive 3-1 scoreline.
On another front, Denmark was holding a strong 2-0 lead against Spain, Belgium was up 2-0 against Australia, while the United States was in a tense 1-1 draw against the Czech Republic in Delray Beach, Florida.
