Felix Auger-Aliassime earned one of many largest wins of his profession on Friday when he defeated new World No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz 6-7(3), 6-4, 6-2 in Davis Cup motion, earlier than returning to the courtroom in doubles to assist Canada previous Spain 2-1.
The World No. 13 saved all seven break factors he confronted to stage Canada’s tie in opposition to Spain at 1-1 after two hours and 50 minutes. Auger-Aliassime took the initiative within the match to place the latest US Open champion on the again foot, particularly within the essential moments. This was Alcaraz’s first match because the No. 1 participant within the Pepperstone ATP Rankings. The 19-year-old fought valiantly, however was unable to shut out the tie.
Auger-Aliassime carried his momentum into the doubles, during which he partnered Vasek Pospisil previous Marcel Granollers and Pedro Martinez 4-6, 6-4, 7-5.
Within the first match of the tie, Roberto Bautista Agut had made a very good begin for Spain when he rallied previous Pospisil 3-6, 6-3, 6-3.
Berrettini & Sinner Energy Italy Previous Argentina
Matteo Berrettini and Jannik Sinner, each of whom competed within the 2021 Nitto ATP Finals, confirmed their energy on Friday to assist Italy defeat Argentina.
Berrettini powered previous Sebastian Baez 6-2, 6-3 to present Italy the benefit earlier than Sinner took the courtroom in Bologna, the place he delivered a 7-5, 1-6, 6-3 victory in opposition to Miami semi-finalist Francisco Cerundolo.
Germany Squeaks By Belgium
The Belgians put forth a commendable effort, however Germany moved to 2-0 in Group C motion with a 2-1 win of their tie. Kevin Krawietz and Tim Puetz sealed their nation’s triumph with a 4-6, 6-2, 7-6(5) victory in opposition to Sander Gille and Joran Vliegen.
German Jan-Lennard Struff claimed the opening rubber in opposition to Zizou Bergs 6-4, 7-6(9) to place his nation in a successful place earlier than 2017 Nitto ATP Finals runner-up David Goffin clawed previous Oscar Otte 3-6, 7-6(7), 6-3 to set the deciding doubles.
Dutch Doubles Duo Clutch Towards Nice Britain
The Dutch doubles duo of Wesley Koolhof and Matwe Middelkoop was clutch underneath strain in opposition to Nice Britain on Friday, battling previous Andy Murray and Joe Salisbury 7-6(0), 6-7(6), 6-3 to finish their nation’s 2-1 tie victory.
Daniel Evans, who misplaced his opening rubber of Group D play in opposition to america, discovered his kind in opposition to Tallon Griekspoor, defeating the Dutchman 6-4, 6-4. Botic van de Zandschulp then levelled the tie with a 6-4, 6-2 win in opposition to 2021 BNP Paribas Open champion Cameron Norrie, which led to the deciding doubles.
What’s the format for the 2022 Davis Cup Finals?
The group stage of the 2022 Davis Cup by Rakuten Finals will happen throughout 4 cities – Bologna, Glasgow, Hamburg and Valencia – from 13-18 September. The 16 nations will compete in 4 round-robin teams of 4 groups. The highest two groups in every group will advance to the knock-out stage. The knock-out stage will happen in Malaga from 22-27 November.
