With Sinner, Musetti, and Alcaraz all withdrawing from the Davis Cup, viewer interest has significantly dropped. Among the top 10 singles players participating in this Davis Cup, only Zverev remains. Serbia, the USA, Australia, and Canada—represented by Djokovic, Fritz, Shelton, Deminor, and Aliassime respectively—have all failed to reach the final stage.

Quarterfinals

Belgium Upsets France 2-0

Belgium’s No. 76 Ranked PlayerRaphaël CollignonHe came back from behind to defeat France’s Monfils in the first match, and the young talent Zizou Bergs beat Lindgren. If France had sent Vacherot, their cousin, they might have won a match.

Italy Defeats Austria 2-0

Despite key players Sinner and Musetti withdrawing, Italy easily handled Austria. Berrettini and Cobolli both won in straight sets, so there was no need to play doubles.

Spain Wins 2-1 Against Czech Republic

After Alcaraz withdrew, Spain had to field Busta, who lost to Czech’s Menšík. But Czech’s Lehečka faltered at a crucial moment, losing to Munar. Neither team has a top doubles pair, but Czech lost narrowly in two tiebreak sets. Spain’s doubles team made the difference.

Germany Eliminates Argentina 2-1

Germany is running low on talent; veteran Struff lost to Echeverri. Zverev is truly the “big man” of this Davis Cup and the only top 10 singles player. Fortunately, he lived up to expectations by defeating Cerundolo in straight sets. If I recall correctly, Zverev had lost to Cerundolo several times before, mostly on clay courts.

Germany’s doubles team performed strongly, defeating the Argentine pair.

Semifinals

Italy Beats Belgium 2-0 to Reach the Final

Berrettini’s performance was commendable, winning 2-0 against Collignon. Team events always seem to bring out the best in players.

The match between Cobolli and Bergs was a true battle of equals, with the deciding set tiebreak going to 17-15. Cobolli narrowly secured the win. No doubles match was played.

The other semifinal features Spain against Germany. It should be Busta versus Struff, two players of similar age, and Munar against Zverev. The doubles match could be the key factor.

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