The doubles match was decisive because the score was equal after both singles matches: 1-1. Pablo Carreño Busta gave the Spaniards the lead with a win over Jan-Lennard Struff: 6-4 7-6 (6). Alexander Zverev defeated Jaume Munar after two tiebreaks: 7-6 (2) 7-6 (5).
Hope for Germany after Alexander Zverev victory
Alexander Zverev had leveled Germany. The number 3 in the world rankings defeated Jaume Munar in two sets: 7-6 (2) 7-6 (5).
It’s raining thrillers: Spain took the lead after a great comeback
Pablo Carreño Busta gave Spain, which takes office without Carlos Alcaraz, the lead against Germany. The number 89 in the world rankings defeated Jan-Lennard Struff in Bologna: 6-4 7-6 (6). The German number 84 on the global tennis ladder lost a 6-1 lead in the tiebreak of the second set.
Thriller until well after midnight: Germany qualifies for the Davis Cup semi-finals after a thrilling quarter-final
Italy to final after thriller
Italy, which is doing without Jannik Sinner, qualified for the final for the third time in a row on Friday. The 2023 and 2024 champion defeated Belgium: 2-0. The two best tennis players are missing from the defending champions. Jannik Sinner and Lorenzo Musetti needed some rest after a long and tough season. They are second and eighth in the world rankings.
Italy beats Belgium and is again in the Davis Cup final at the expense: Flavio Cobolli wins after a marathon match 17-15 in tiebreak
The Davis Cup final is scheduled for Sunday. Italy won the Davis Cup in 2023 and 2024.