MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Argentina secured a spot in the eight-team Davis Cup finals with a 3-0 victory over Finland on Saturday.
For the first time in five years, the Argentines have made it to the final round, which will be held in November in Malaga, Spain.
They had to fight in Group D, hosted by Manchester, after losing their opening game to 2022 champions Canada. They beat home side Great Britain on Friday and advanced against a determined Finland, last year’s semi-finalist but without their best player.
Tomas Martin Etcheverry defeated Eero Vasa, ranked 703rd in the ranking, 7-6 (5), 6-3. Francisco Cerúndolo then defeated Otto Virtanen 6-7 (4), 6-1, 6-0. In doubles, Maximo Gonzalez and Andres Molteni defeated Patrick Kaukovalta and Harri Hellovaara 6-7 (3), 6-4, 6-3.
The result forces the British to beat Canada 3-0 on Sunday to advance at the expense of that rival.
In Bologna, Brazil beat Belgium 2-1 after falling to Italy and the Netherlands in Group A. Three-set victories by Joao Fonseca and Thiago Monteiro were followed by a doubles loss that required more than six hours on the indoor hard court.
Brazil has a chance to advance. The Netherlands must lose 3-0 to defending champion Italy on Sunday.
The United States finished first in its group and secured a spot in the finals by beating Germany 2-1.
Both teams came into this tie unbeaten and had already qualified for the finals, but they knew that victory would ensure they were one of the seeded teams in the quarter-finals in Malaga against one of the second-placed teams in the other three groups to be decided in Manchester, Bologna and Valencia this weekend.
The United States quickly secured the privilege by winning both of its singles matches in Zhuhai, China. Reilly Opelka rallied to beat Henri Squire 6-7 (4), 7-6 (9), 6-3 before Brandon Nakashima easily swept Maximilian Marterer 6-4, 6-2.
But the Americans suffered their first loss when Austin Krajicek and Rajeev Ram fell 6-1, 7-6 (4) to Kevin Krawietz and Tim Puetz.
France will face the Czech Republic in Valencia after both teams were eliminated.
Four groups are competing in four different cities this week in a bid to qualify for the eight-team Finals in Malaga. The top two teams from each group advance.
How did Argentina secure their spot in the Davis Cup Finals in Malaga?
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Davis Cup Finals: Argentina Secures Spot in Malaga with 3-0 Victory over Finland
The Davis Cup, the premier international team event in men’s tennis [[2]], has reached its final stages, with Argentina securing a spot in the eight-team finals with a convincing 3-0 victory over Finland on Saturday. This marks the first time in five years that the Argentines have made it to the final round, which will be held in November in Malaga, Spain.
Argentina’s journey to the finals was not without its challenges. After losing their opening game to 2022 champions Canada, they had to fight in Group D, hosted by Manchester, England. However, they bounced back with a win over home side Great Britain on Friday and advanced against a determined Finland, last year’s semi-finalist but without their best player.
The Argentine team, led by Tomas Martin Etcheverry, Francisco Cerúndolo, Maximo Gonzalez, and Andres Molteni, dominated their opponents, with Etcheverry defeating Eero Vasa 7-6 (5), 6-3, Cerúndolo beating Otto Virtanen 6-7 (4), 6-1, 6-0, and the doubles team of Gonzalez and Molteni defeating Patrick Kaukovalta and Harri Hellovaara 6-7 (3), 6-4, 6-3.
The result forces the British to beat Canada 3-0 on Sunday to advance at the expense of their rivals. Meanwhile, Brazil has a chance to advance after beating Belgium 2-1 in Group A, with the Netherlands needing to lose 3-0 to defending champion Italy on Sunday for Brazil to secure a spot in the finals.
The United States finished first in its group and secured a spot in the finals by beating Germany 2-1, ensuring they will be one of the seeded teams in the quarter-finals in Malaga.
The Davis Cup Finals, also known as the World Cup of Tennis [[3]], is the largest annual team sporting competition in the world, with over 150 countries participating. The competition is run by the International Tennis Federation (ITF) and is contested annually between teams from around the globe.
In recent news, Italy won its first Davis Cup title since 1976, led by Jannik Sinner, who capped off his remarkable 2023 season with a 6-3, 6-0 victory over Australian Alex de Minaur in the finals [[1]].
As the competition heats up, fans are eagerly awaiting the finals in Malaga, Spain, where the top teams will battle it out for the coveted title. With the likes of Argentina, Brazil, and the United States already securing their spots, it promises to be an exciting and thrilling conclusion to the Davis Cup season.
Upcoming matches to see which nation will ultimately claim the prestigious title.
Davis Cup Finals: Argentina Secures Spot in Malaga with 3-0 Victory over Finland
The Davis Cup, the premier international team event in men’s tennis, has reached its final stages, with Argentina securing a spot in the eight-team finals with a convincing 3-0 victory over Finland on Saturday. This marks the first time in five years that the Argentines have made it to the final round, which will be held in November in Malaga, Spain.
Argentina’s Journey to the Finals
Argentina’s journey to the finals was not without its challenges. After losing their opening game to 2022 champions Canada, they had to fight in Group D, hosted by Manchester, England. However, they bounced back with a win over home side Great Britain on Friday and advanced against a determined Finland, last year’s semi-finalist but without their best player.
Dominant Performance by Argentina
The Argentine team, led by Tomas Martin Etcheverry, Francisco Cerúndolo, Maximo Gonzalez, and Andres Molteni, dominated their opponents, with Etcheverry defeating Eero Vasa 7-6 (5), 6-3, Cerúndolo beating Otto Virtanen 6-7 (4), 6-1, 6-0, and the doubles team of Gonzalez and Molteni defeating Patrick Kaukovalta and Harri Hellovaara 6-7 (3), 6-4, 6-3.
Implications for Other Teams
The result forces the British to beat Canada 3-0 on Sunday to advance at the expense of their rivals. Meanwhile, Brazil has a chance to advance after beating Belgium 2-1 in Group A, with the Netherlands needing to lose 3-0 to defending champion Italy on Sunday for Brazil to secure a spot in the finals.
United States Secures Spot in Finals
The United States finished first in its group and secured a spot in the finals by beating Germany 2-1, ensuring they will be one of the seeded teams in the quarter-finals in Malaga.
Davis Cup Finals: A Brief Overview
The Davis Cup Finals, also known as the World Cup of Tennis, is the largest annual team sporting competition in the world, with over 150 countries participating. The competition is run by the International Tennis Federation (ITF) and is contested by national teams in a knockout format, with the winner being crowned the best tennis team in the world.
Conclusion
Argentina’s dominant performance over Finland has secured their spot in the Davis Cup Finals in Malaga, Spain. They will be joined by other teams, including the United States, who secured their spot in the finals by beating Germany. With the competition heating up, tennis fans around the world will be eagerly watching the
