Slovakia Advances to First Davis Cup Finals, Beating Djokovic-less Serbia

Slovakia secured a spot in the group stage of the Davis Cup finals, along with Germany, Finland, and other nations, while Serbia, without Novak Djokovic, faced defeat.

Slovakia’s doubles duo, Lukas Klein and Igor Zelenay, secured a 3-0 lead in the tie with a 7-6, 6-3 win over Serbia’s Nikola Caci and Miomir Kecmanovic.

In Hungary, Germany secured a 3-2 victory, despite missing Alexander Zverev due to illness. Doubles pairing Kevin Krawietz and Tim Puetz’s win put Germany ahead.

Finland had a 3-1 win over Portugal, and Brazil qualified for their first finals appearance.

The Netherlands won a thrilling contest against Switzerland, with Botic van de Zandschulp winning the decisive second reverse singles.

Canada, the 2022 champions, clinched victory over South Korea in Montreal.

Several other matches between countries like Croatia and Belgium, Argentina and Kazakhstan, and France and Taiwan, are still ongoing.

Defending champions Italy, last year’s runners-up Australia, Britain, and Spain have already advanced to the finals.

The United States also advanced with a 4-0 victory against Ukraine.