5:48 p.m
Spain – Germany: 6:2
The first set ball is sitting straight away. The server hits an attack ball longline past Pütz at full speed.
5:47 p.m
Spain – Germany: 5:2
Then two returns land directly on the opposing net player. This one has an easy game and the points go directly to Spain.
5:46 p.m
Spain – Germany: 5:2
At 15:15 the Spaniard has to go over the second serve. As usual, Pütz returns with a lot of pressure and forces a mistake.
5:45 p.m
Spain – Germany: 5:2
Portero now serves with new balls to win the set and starts with an ace.
5:42 p.m
Spain – Germany: 5:2
They win their serve game with zero and reduce the score to 5:2. The serves and efficiency at the net have now increased significantly. However, it seems to be too late for a change.
5:42 p.m
Spain – Germany: 5:1
Krawietz is now serving. Extremely placed, he serves to the body so that the return can only come back high. They are now clear at the net as usual, which is why it quickly becomes 30-0.
5:40 p.m
Spain – Germany: 5:1
One return error is immediately followed by the next return error, so that Spain is now only one game away from winning the set.
5:39 p.m
Spain – Germany: 4:1
When making his debut, Pütz takes full risk on a second serve. But he puts the return into the net.
5:37 p.m
Spain – Germany: 4:1
Can the Germans register again in this sentence? The chance is there as Granollers hits a smash into the net.
5:37 p.m
Spain – Germany: 4:1
There are two break balls. Again Granollers fails to win the point with a volley. Krawietz sees the chance and plays to the free right side. Portero goes long but can no longer reach the ball.
5:34 p.m
Spain – Germany: 4:1
Then a return error makes it happen and the first game win is on the scoreboard.
5:33 p.m
Spain – Germany: 4:0
At 40:0 they unfortunately have to accept a loss of points. A ball unfortunately bounces off the edge of the net in a different way, so that Krawietz can no longer react in time.
5:32 p.m
Spain – Germany: 4:0
When can Team Germany register on the scoreboard? In contrast to the previous games, they now quickly take a 30-0 lead with secure serves.
5:30 p.m
Spain – Germany: 4:0
After that, the Spaniards are back at full strength and show their full strength. Krawietz misses a return and Pütz’s return is too harmless, so Granollers has an easy time at the net.
5:29 p.m
Spain – Germany: 3:0
The Spaniards were lucky to fend this off with a return error.
5:28 p.m
Spain – Germany: 3:0
Pütz registers his team in the match with a smash ball. At 30:30 he smashes to the left side. Since a Spaniard touches the ball, the point goes to Germany and there is break ball.
5:27 p.m
Spain – Germany: 3:0
At 15:15 Pütz plays a long return. Then his partner at the net pays attention and moves to the middle. He sinks the volley easily.
5:26 p.m
Spain – Germany: 3:0
When will the Germans catch up? The first set seems to be gone with a double break.
17:24
Spain – Germany: 2:0
The German double team is really completely asleep. On the other hand, the Spaniards also hit every return extremely perfectly. It quickly becomes 0:40 again.
17:24
Spain – Germany: 3:0
Craziness!!! The next return is also a winner for the Germans.
17:23
Spain – Germany: 2:0
The Spaniards managed to confirm the break and extend their lead without any problems and without losing points.
17:21
Spain – Germany: 1-0
The Spaniards are definitely off to a better start. They skillfully take the two Germans out of the game and don’t give them any chance to get any free points.
5:19 p.m
Spain – Germany: 1-0
At some point the Germans can no longer defend themselves and have to accept the break with the fourth break ball. Krawietz makes himself extremely long, but can no longer reach the ball.
5:18 p.m
Spain – Germany: 0-0
The third breakball can also be fended off. This time Pütz passes his opponent briefly across the net.
5:17 p.m
Spain – Germany: 0-0
There are break balls for the Spaniards straight away. However, the German’s volleys are now in place and the first two breakballs can be fended off.
5:16 p.m
Spain – Germany: 0-0
The Spaniards are off to a good start. However, also with the help of the Germans, as Krawietz cannot get two volleys over the net.
5:09 p.m
Coin Toss:
The Germans won the coin toss and decided to serve.
5:07 p.m
Enema:
The players are on the pitch. It starts in a few minutes.
16:41
Showdown
These two doubles pairs will now meet in the ultimate showdown of the Davis Cup semi-finals after reaching an even score of 1-1 in the singles. The doubles match will decide who advances to the final, which is hugely important for both nations’ title ambitions.
4:40 p.m
Spanish doubles
The Spanish doubles are Marcel Granollers and Pedro Martinez Portero. Granollers is a highly experienced doubles player with numerous ATP titles and a great tactical understanding, which he has demonstrated at the highest level over many years. Martinez Portero complements him as a versatile player who can act confidently both at the net and from the baseline. This duo brings a mix of experience, quality and strategic play to the match decision, making them a strong contender.
16:39
German doubles
The German doubles team in the Davis Cup semi-finals consists of Kevin Krawietz and Tim Pütz. Krawietz is an experienced doubles specialist who has won multiple Grand Slam titles and is known for his secure net work and tactical intelligence. Pütz complements him with a very consistent and versatile style of play, which is particularly important in doubles. Together, Krawietz and Pütz are one of the best doubles in the world and even won the ATP Finals in 2024. Their strong teamwork and their strong nerves, as recently seen in a dramatic Davis Cup quarter-final match, make them a real trump card in the German team.
16:37
Welcome!
Welcome to the decisive doubles in the semi-finals of the Davis Cup. In a few minutes Krawietz/Pütz will fight against Granollers/Martinez Portero for a place in the final.