Davis Cup 2025: France, Argentina One Win Away from Final 8

Davis Cup 2025: Debutant Corentin Moutet gave France the perfect start in Osijek by beating Dino Prizmic 6-4, 5-7, 6-1. Later, Arthur Rinderknech defeated 2014 US Open champion Marin Cilic 6-4, 6-4, giving France a 2-0 lead. One more win in Saturday’s rubbers will seal their place in Bologna.

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Argentina Crush Netherlands

In Groningen, Argentina surged ahead with Tomas Etcheverry beating Jesper De Jong 6-4, 6-4, followed by Francisco Cerundolo’s commanding 7-6(1), 6-1 win over Botic van de Zandschulp. The Netherlands must win all remaining matches to stay alive.

Austria Surprise Hungary

Austria pulled off a shock 2-0 lead in Debrecen. Jurij Rodionov stunned world No. 56 Fabian Marozsan 6-2, 6-7(5), 7-5, while Lukas Neumayer edged Marton Fucsovics 6-3, 3-6, 7-6(7). The underdogs are now just one win away from qualification.

Germany Too Strong for Japan

In Tokyo, Jan-Lennard Struff battled past Yoshihito Nishioka in three sets before Yannick Hanfmann eased past Shintaro Mochizuki to give Germany a commanding lead.

USA, Czech Republic Tied

In Delray Beach, Taylor Fritz leveled the tie with a 6-4, 6-3 win over world No. 17 Jakub Mensik after Jiri Lehecka had earlier beaten Frances Tiafoe 6-3, 6-2. Fritz said, “It feels great to deliver for Team USA in front of a fantastic crowd.”

Other Matches Ahead

• Spain vs Denmark begins in Marbella on Saturday.
• Australia vs Belgium kicks off in Perth.
• Defending champions Italy are already through as hosts of the Final 8 in Bologna.

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