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Czechs stun USA again to reach Davis Cup finals; South Korea qualifies

Czech Republic beats USA 3-2 in second-round qualifying for second straight year; South Korea reaches quarterfinals for first time.

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What to know

  • Czech Republic defeats USA 3-2 in Davis Cup second-round qualifying for the second consecutive year, advancing to November's eight-team finals in Bologna.
  • South Korea reaches the Davis Cup quarterfinals for the first time in the nation's history after defeating India.
  • The USA, 32-time Davis Cup winners, have not won the title since 2007 and face another wait despite strong performances from Learner Tien and Ben Shelton.
  • Seven nations have now qualified for the finals; Italy hosts as three-time defending champions and will face challengers including Czech Republic, South Korea, Canada, Austria, and others.

“The wins in Davis Cup are always a little bit different because this is a team competition.”

Jiri Lehecka, Czech tennis player · Yahoo Sports, The Hindu ↗ · Sep 18

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Czechs stun USA again to reach Davis Cup finals; South Korea qualifies
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    Canada, Austria, and other nations advance to finals

    Felix Auger-Aliassime rallied to beat Arthur Rinderknech 4-6, 7-6 (7/5), 6-4 to secure Canada's advance after Benjamin Bonzi and Pierre-Hugues Herbert won doubles. Austria booked their spot with a 3-1 win over Belgium. Germany drew level 1-1 with Croatia after US Open champion Alexander Zverev beat Matej Dodig but Dino Prizmic defeated Daniel Altmaier.

    1. 2 outlets Czechs beat USA to qualify for Davis Cup finals

      first by Yahoo Sports, 4d ago · also The Hindu

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  2. background

    South Korea reaches Davis Cup quarterfinals for first time — Kwon Soon-woo defeated Sumit Nagal 6-1, 6-2 to clinch the decisive point for South Korea over India, securing the Koreans' first-ever quarterfinals appearance after winning both Friday singles matches.

  3. background

    Lehecka defeats Tien in decider as Czechs beat USA 3-2 — Jiri Lehecka won 6-3, 7-5 over Learner Tien in the decisive rubber Saturday to send the Czech Republic to the finals. Earlier, Jakub Mensik fought back from a set down to defeat Ben Shelton 5-7, 6-4, 6-3, keeping the tie alive after the USA's doubles pair Harrison and Krajicek won a thriller 5-7, 6-3, 7-6 (10/8).

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    Lehecka levels Czech tie; South Korea seizes 2-0 lead

    Jiri Lehecka beat US Open runner-up Ben Shelton 6-4, 6-4 to level the Czech Republic's tie with the United States after Learner Tien won the opening singles for the Americans. In Seoul, South Korea moved to a 2-0 lead with dramatic comebacks from Kwon Soon-woo and Chung Hyeon.

    “Of course, I usually feel some nerves, but today they were particularly intense. At the beginning, my vision was almost blurred.”
    — Chung Hyeon
    1. 1 outlet Czechs level Davis Cup tie against USA as South Korea eye Finals

      first by Yahoo Sports, 5d ago