The United States extended their Davis Cup winning streak by defeating Germany this Saturday (2-1) and lead Group C in Zhuhai, after both countries secured their places in the quarterfinals of the main men’s team competition.
The 32-time winners are without big names like US Open runner-up Taylor Fritz, Tommy Paul and Frances Tiafoe for their Finals group stage campaign this week, but they still have plenty of firepower to beat Germany and complete third next success
Brandon Nakashima gave the Americans an unassailable 2-0 lead by comfortably beating Maximilian Marterer 6-4, 6-2 in the second singles match of the day before the doubles action.
“This whole week has been amazing. It’s special to be a part of this team“, Nakashima declared, sealing his third victory in his first campaign to remain perfect.
“Representing the country has always been a dream for me since I started playing tennisso I’m very happy to add three wins for the team.”
World number 309 Reilly Opelka, back on the circuit after hip and wrist surgery, saved three match points and got his serve out when he needed it to beat debutant Henri Squire 6-7(4) 7 -6(9) 6- 3 in the morning.
Krawietz and Puetz made the final 2-1 after getting the doubles point by defeating Krajicek and Ram 6-1, 7-6.
Source: La Verdad
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