Historic Victory for Finland
In a historic moment for Finnish tennis, Finland secured their place in the Davis Cup quarterfinals for the first time by defeating the United States with a 3-0 win. Otto Virtanen displayed resilience by saving two match points in the decisive tiebreaker to defeat Mackenzie McDonald, while Emil Ruusuvuori’s victory over Tommy Paul on his fourth match point sealed Finland’s historic triumph.
Canada and Australia Advance
Defending champion Canada secured their place in the Final 8 with a 2-1 victory over Chile. Alexis Galarneau’s win in the opening match was enough to secure Canada’s spot in the quarterfinals. Australia also ensured their return to the Final 8 with a 3-0 win over Switzerland, with Thanasi Kokkinakis, Alex de Minaur, and the doubles team of Max Purcell and Matt Ebden securing victory.
Czech Republic Tops Group C
The Czech Republic clinched top spot in Group C with a 3-0 win over Serbia. Notably, Novak Djokovic lost in the doubles alongside Nikola Cacic. Both countries were already through to the quarterfinals with two wins each.
Other Matches and Group Scenarios
Italy has the opportunity to advance from its group if it wins at least one match on Sunday in Bologna. Last year’s runner-up, Australia, secured a spot in the Final 8 with their victory over Switzerland. Britain’s matchup against France on Sunday will also determine Australia’s final group standing.
Impressive Doubles Performance
Max Purcell and Matt Ebden won their third match of the week in straight sets, emphasizing their strong doubles partnership. Purcell highlighted their excellent on-court connection and understanding of their strengths, crucial elements in their success in doubles.
