Pavic and Nikla Mektic the brothers were imposed Mikael and Elias Ymergiving Croatia a victory over Sweden (2-1) to keep the Balkan team’s aspirations of qualifying for the Davis Cup Finals in Malaga alive.
After falling against Italy on the first day, the team Vedran Marticcurrent runner-up in the tournament, will need a reaction in the group stage that will take place at the Unipol Arena in Bologna.
He faced the doubles clash with no margin for error. This is the final point in the series after the distribution of victories between both teams in individual contests.
Pavic and Mektic, one of the best couples in recent times, holding four titles this year and winning Wimbledon and Olympic gold in 2021, prevailed in two sets (7-5 and 6- 3) against Mikael and Elias Ymer.
the swedish captain Johan Hedsberg he chose the youngest of the siblings over the spot originally set for Andre Goeranson. So, Mikael accompanied Elias. It didn’t work. Mektic and Pavic sealed the win in 83 minutes.
The Balkan duo completed a good day that began to twist for their interests afterwards Elijah Ymer won the first match of the day. The Swede won the first point after losing Borna Gojo of 6-2 and 7-6(2).
It was with his first player that Croatia corrected the situation. Borna Coric the fight is over Michael Ymer and avoided the defeat of Croatia and the victory of Sweden, in the confrontation on the second day of Group A of the Davis Cup which will take place in Unipol Arena of Bologna.
The world number 26, champion of the Cincinnati Masters 1000, won 6-4, 3-6, 6-3 in two hours and 42 minutes.
Croatia, beaten 3-0 by home side Italy in their first match, will close out their presence in the group stage on Saturday against Argentina. Sweden, who defeated the South American team 2-1, will face the transalpine team on Sunday.
Argentina and Italy will complete the second day of Group A this Friday.
Croatia 2 – Sweden 1
Elias Ymer (SWE) defeated Borna Gojo (CRO), 6-2, 7-6(2)
Borna Coric (CRO) over Mikael Ymer (SWE), 6-4, 3-6 and 6-3
Mate Pavic/Nikoa Mektic (CRO) over Mikael Ymer/Elias Ymer (SWE), 7-5 and 6-3
Source: La Verdad
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