Record winner USA missed the Davis Cup finals.
The 32-time winner of the traditional tennis team competition lost 2: 3 in Delray Beach/Florida and has been waiting for a triumph since 2007. The Czech Republic is fighting for his fourth title at the final round in Bologna (November 18 to 23).
Jakub Mensik won the decisive individual against Frances Tiafoe 6: 1, 6: 4. Jiri Lehecka had previously triumphed Taylor Fritz 6: 4, 3: 6, 6: 4 against the fifth of the world rankings. The United States had led 2-1 after the double.
In addition to the German team, the teams from Argentina, Austria and France had previously brought their Bologna tickets in qualifying duels. The 28-time winner of Australia stands in front of a 0-2 intermediate stand against Belgium, also for Spain (0: 2 against Denmark) it will be tight on Sunday.