Spain and Germany to Davis Cup Semis: Granollers & Zverev Shine

In an exciting day of the Davis Cup, Spain achieved a spectacular comeback to secure their place in the semifinals, defeating the Czech Republic with a score of 2-1. The duo composed of Marcel Granollers and Pedro Martínez Portero was key in this victory, prevailing in the decisive doubles match. The absence of Carlos Alcaraz, who withdrew from the Spanish team due to an injury, was not an impediment for the Spanish team to demonstrate their worth and advance in the tournament. In the semifinals, Spain will face Germany, the number 2 seed, who also secured their place by defeating Argentina with the same score of 2-1.

Spain vs. Czech Republic: A Decisive Duel

Granollers and Martínez sealed the victory in the doubles with a score of 7-6 (8), 7-6 (8) at the SuperTennis Arena. The young Jakub Mensik, 20 years old, stood out by connecting 20 aces, which allowed him to defeat Pablo Carreño Busta with scores of 7-5 and 6-4, giving the initial advantage to the Czech Republic. However, Jaume Munar tied the series for Spain by defeating Jiri Lehecka with a score of 6-3, 6-4.

I was pretty sure of my tennis. No matter who is in front of me. I had a lot of confidence in myself and that’s the most important thing.

Jaume Munar

The Czech Republic, seeded fourth, was looking to return to the semifinals for the first time since 2014.

Germany vs. Argentina: A Match Full of Excitement

In the match between Germany and Argentina, Tomas Martin Etcheverry put Argentina in the lead after a match where he connected 23 aces, defeating Jan-Lennard Struff with scores of 7-6 (3), 7-6 (7). However, Alexander Zverev, number 3 in the world, tied the series for Germany by defeating Francisco Cerundolo with a score of 6-4, 7-6 (3). In the decisive doubles match, Kevin Krawietz and Tim Puetz achieved a comeback to secure Germany’s victory with a score of 4-6, 6-4, 7-6 (10). Argentina was looking to reach the semi-finals for the first time since their victory in 2016. Germany, for its part, was a semi-finalist last year. In the other semi-final, Italy, seeking their third consecutive title and the fourth overall, will face Belgium. Italy will not have Jannik Sinner, number 2 in the world, who is resting. The Davis Cup Finals in Bologna represents the sixth edition of this renewed event, which crowns a champion in a neutral venue.