Sydney (AP) – Even without their top player Rafael Nadal, the Spanish tennis men celebrated their second victory at the ATP Cup in the second group game. Against Norway, the Spaniards prevailed 3-0 after victories in two singles and one double.
With the same result, they had already won against Chile at the start and thus lead Group A with ease. In Group D, Poland achieved their second victory. After the 2: 1 in the first game against Greece, the team around world number nine Hubert Hurkacz defeated Georgia 3: 0. The four winners from the four groups of four reach the semi-finals in the team competition.
The German team with Olympic champions Alexander Zverev, Jan-Lennard Struff, Kevin Krawietz, Tim Pütz and Yannick Hanfmann had lost 2-1 to Great Britain the day before. In Group C, team boss Michael Kohlmann will play against the USA on January 4th (00:00). The Americans clearly prevailed 3-0 against Canada, which is Germany’s opponent on January 6th (7.30 a.m. / Sky and ServusTV). With the ATP Cup, the tennis professionals are preparing for the Australian Open, which begins on January 17th in Melbourne.
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