Djokovic drilling in Spain forward of Davis Cup promise for Serbia
Britain who topped Group B within the Davis Cup after their win over France on Sunday now face Serbia, as the draw for the Final 8 Knockout stage was introduced on Tuesday.
Serbia completed second behind Czech Republic, however clinched their place within the Final 8 with a win over Spain. Novak Djokovic beat Alejandro Davidovich Fokina simply 5 days after profitable the U.S. Open to assist Serbia to a 3-0 win over Spain in Valencia. Whoever comes out on high between Serbia and Britain will then face the winner of Italy v Netherlands within the semi-final. Reigning Davis Cup champions Canada will proceed their title defence in opposition to Finland, who got here by as runners-up in Group D after shock wins over Croatia and the United States, whereas Canada topped their group forward of Italy.
The winner of Canada v Finland will tackle both Czech Republic or Australia within the semi-final. Australia completed runners-up to Britain. The Final 8 takes place in Malaga, Spain, and begins on Nov.21.
Flashback: Great Britain’s 3-2 victory over Serbia in 2016
Reigning champions Great Britain confronted Serbia within the 2016 quarter-finals of the Davis Cup.
Kyle Edmund and James Ward gained and misplaced their singles matches respectively to go away the standings tied at 1-1.
Jamie Murray and Dominic Inglot then managed to place Great Britain forward with a snug doubles win over Filip Krajinović and Nenad Zimonjić.
The then 21 year-old Edmund managed to clinch victory within the quarter-final tie nevertheless by beating Dusan Lajović in solely his second Davis Cup Tie.
The teen deputised for Andy Murray after the Scotsman pulled out of the conflict attributable to how quickly it was after profitable Wimbledon.
George Litchfiel19 September 2023 13:55
Davis Cup Final 8 Draw
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Winner Group A v Runner-up Group D
Winner Group C v Runner-up Group B
Czech Republic v Australia
Runner-up Group A v Winner Group D
Runner-up Group C v Winner Group B
Jack Rathborn19 September 2023 13:00
Can the Finnish fairy story proceed?
Finland might be underdogs as soon as once more once they play defending champions Canada within the semi-final, however confirmed why they shouldn’t be underestimated once they beat the U.S. 3-0 in a shock victory within the group phases.
It would be the first time they’ve competed within the semi-finals of the Davis Cup, with 2023 being the primary time they’d even made to the Finals Group Stage.
Emil Ruusuvuori is Finland’s highest ranked participant at world quantity 37, however 22 year-old Otto Virtanen additionally impressed in opposition to USA when he noticed off Mackenzie McDonald within the opening sport.
Canada nevertheless topped Group A regardless of having to depend on the lower-ranked Gabriel Diallo and Alexis Galarneau.
The potential return of world quantity 14 Felix Auger-Aliassime, and Denis Shapovalov, who’s within the squad however nonetheless recovering from a knee harm, may make the tie a fair harder prospect for the Finns.
George Litchfield19 September 2023 12:31
Strength in depth the important thing for GB?
Tennishead on X, previously recognized as Twitter, says high quality of depth could possibly be a key think about Great Britain’s semi-final in opposition to Serbia.
George Litchfield19 September 2023 12:19
Italy have robust document in opposition to the Netherlands
Italy have a robust document in opposition to the Netherlands within the Davis Cup.
The 1976 winners have gained seven out of eight fixtures between the 2 groups, with their final defeat coming in 1923.
The Netherlands will equal their greatest ever efficiency ought to they win in Malaga, beforehand reaching the semi-finals in 2001.
George Litchfield19 September 2023 12:14
When will the match between Great Britain and Serbia happen?
The opening fixture of the Final 8 is because of be performed in Malaga on 21 November 2023, with matches to proceed till the 26th.
The exact order / dates of video games is but to be launched nevertheless.
George Litchfield19 September 2023 12:06
A Tough Draw for GB?
Nick on X, previously recognized as Twitter, is optimistic about Great Britain’s probabilities in doubles in comparison with having to possible face Djokovic in singles.
George Litchfield19 September 2023 12:02
All the quarter-finals of the 2023 Davis Cup
Here’s how the quarter-finals of the 2023 Davis Cup form up:
– Czech Republic v Australia
George Litchfield19 September 2023 11:49
Australia tackle The Czech Republic
Australia will tackle The Czech Republic within the quarter-final, with the winner taking part in the victor of Canada v Finland.
George Litchfield19 September 2023 11:46
Italy face the Netherlands, with the winner taking up Great Britain / Serbia
Italy might be taking part in the Netherlands for a spot within the 2023 semi-final.
George Litchfield19 September 2023 11:42