The couple formed by Tim Puetz and Kevin Krawietz was able to win Nicolas Mahut and Arthur Rinderknech (6-2, 3-6 and 7-6(1)) to break the tie in the match between France and Germany, who won 2-1.
The clash played out Am Rothenbaum Hamburg It was decided after each team managed to win one of the previous singles. First, the place Jan Lennard Struff won in three sets (6-4, 2-6 and 7-5) in Benjamin Bonzi and put the German box first.
However, then Adrian Mannarino fulfilled his condition as a match favorite Oscar Otte and won 6-4 and 6-3 to balance the confrontation.
Equality was maintained in the final match. The Germans scored in the first round, but Mahut and Rinderknech responded and equalized. The tension was maintained until the end. A ‘tie break’ had to be resorted to, with the hosts sealing the victory after two hours and a quarter of play.
Germany added the first victory in this group stage by 2-1. However, Australia are on top as they beat Belgium 3-0 on Tuesday.
On Thursday France will face the Australian team and on Friday Germany will face Belgium, in the second day of competition based in Hamburg.
Germany 2 – France 1
Jan Lennard Struff (ALE) defeated Benjamin Bonzi (FRA), 6-4, 2-6, 7-5
Adrian Mannarino (FRA) over Oscar Otte (ALE), 6-4 and 6-3
Tim Puetz/Kevin Krawietz (ALE) over Nicolas Mahut/Arthur Rinderknech (FRA), 6-2, 3-6 and 7-6(1).
Source: La Verdad
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