Davis Cup: Netherlands beats Brazil

It was the day of disappointment in Bologna, in the group stage of the Davis Cup 2024. And Holland, after the defeat against Belgium on the first day, redeemed itself and beat Brazil in a comeback. The Verdeoro are one step away from premature elimination, given the setback against Italy on the first day.

the games

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The first point of the day goes to Brazil, who with the young Joao Fonseca who overcomes Van de Zandschulp (a distant relative of the one who beat Alcaraz in America) moves ahead. The Netherlands equalizes with Griekspoor, who overcomes 7-6 (2) 6-4 Thiago Monteiro. Everything is decided in the doubles, where Van De Zandschulp redeems himself and together with Koolhof manages to win 2-0 against Matos and Melo (the tie-break of the second set was decisive). In Group A, the Netherlands joins Italy and Belgium, who will compete on the third day of the Davis Cup.

the others

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In Group C, another victory for Germany, who after their success over Slovakia also thrashed Chile (who won 0 matches out of 6). Krawietz and Puetz won in the doubles against Barrios Vera and Soto, but everything had been decided by the victories in the singles of Marterer and Hanfmann, who did not leave even one set to Barrios Vera and Tabilo (Germans virtually qualified for the Finals). Canada also did very well, easily beating Finland in Group D. Shapovalov and Auger did their duty against Vasa and Virtanen. Australia did very well, repeating their success over France and making their voices heard in Group B. Kokkinakis beat Mensik in almost two hours and 30 minutes, while Popyrin did not even have to take the field, given Machac’s withdrawal.