Davis Cup, Day 3: Can Germany surprise?
In the two remaining quarter-finals of the Davis Cup finals in Málaga, Germany meets Canada and the USA meets Italy. The German match is broadcast live on ServusTV, the Italian game is streamed live on ServusTV On.
by tennisnet.com
last edit: Nov 23, 2022, 06:41 pm
It took a long time, but today the German Davis Cup team is finally allowed to play: Because in Málaga it is up to Canada to make it into the semi-finals again. Last year, Michael Kohlmann's team failed in the semi-finals due to eventual winner Russia. Jan-Lennard Struff will start the game, in the intermediate round in Hamburg in September the points guarantor for Germany. Struff's record against his alleged opponent Denis Shapovalov is 5-3 wins.
It's more difficult for Oscar Otte. He lost the only match against Félix Auger-Aliassime on the ATP tour, just a few weeks ago in Florence. Should the decision only be made in doubles, Germany should have an advantage with Kevin Krawietz and Tim Pütz, who are still undefeated in the Davis Cup.
The USA suddenly with advantages
There are completely different requirements than originally thought at the meeting between the USA and Italy. Because the Azzurri have to do without Jannik Sinner and Matteo Berrettini. US captain Mardy Fish is expected to field Frances Tiafoe and Taylor Fritz. And Italy boss Filippo Volandri will probably counter it with Lorenzo Musetti and Lorenzo Sonego. The latter has often been seen training at the ATP Finals in Turin in the past few days.
Incidentally, the cast of the doubles could also be exciting in this encounter: the two veterans Simone Bolelli and Fabio Fognini would probably go into the Bütt for Italy. Jack Sock is seeded for the Americans. And Frances Tiafoe the most likely candidate to partner with Sock. Because the two ended Roger Federer's career at the Laver Cup in London.