Jiri Lehecka introduced the Czech Republic stage of their Davis Cup qualifier in opposition to america on Friday, after South Korea moved to the brink of a primary quarter-finals look.
Lehecka beat US Open runner-up Ben Shelton 6-4, 6-4 in Prague because the Czechs bounced again of their second-round qualifying tie following Learner Tien’s straight-sets win over Jakub Mensik within the opening singles rubber.
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The USA are report 32-time winners of the competitors however haven’t lifted the trophy since 2007.
Christian Harrison and Austin Krajicek are set to tackle Czech pair Adam Pavlasek and Patrik Rikl in Saturday’s doubles, with Shelton resulting from play Mensik earlier than Lehecka faces Tien within the reverse singles.
South Korea seized a 2-0 lead over India in Seoul as Kwon Quickly-woo and Chung Hyeon each staged dramatic comebacks.
Kwon recovered to beat 367th-ranked Dhakshineswar Suresh 3-6, 6-3, 6-4. Chung, a former Australian Open semi-finalist whose profession has been derailed by accidents, additionally got here from a set down to beat Sumit Nagal, 2-6, 6-4, 7-5.
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“I felt much more nervous than I’ve in a very long time,” Kwon stated.
“In fact, I normally really feel some nerves, however immediately they have been notably intense. Originally, my imaginative and prescient was virtually blurred. From the second set onward, I started to really feel extra relaxed.”
Austria are Belgium all locked at 1-1 in Vienna.
Jurij Rodionov beat Gauthier Onclin in straight units to place Austria forward, however Zizou Bergs fought again to see off Lukas Neumayer 2-6, 6-4, 6-2.
Canada are internet hosting France in Quebec Metropolis, with three different ties beginning on Saturday.
Newly-crowned US Open champion Alexander Zverev makes a fast return to motion for Germany, who should get previous Croatia in Halle of their quest for a primary Davis Cup crown since 1993.
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Spain proceed their tilt at a seventh title in opposition to Chile in Santiago, whereas Britain, that includes shock Wimbledon semi-finalist Arthur Fery, welcome Ecuador to London.
The seven winners this weekend will be part of hosts and three-time defending champions Italy in Bologna in November’s eight-team Finals.
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