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Sep 15 – Sep 21

Davis Cup qualifiers advance Germany, Britain, Australia into Finals

By the Mob Tennis team
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Alexander Zverev powered Germany into the Davis Cup Final 8, outclassing Dino Prizmic to secure a 3-1 victory over Croatia, while Great Britain also advanced by sweeping Ecuador with Henry Patten and Neal Skupski completing a doubles rout. Alex de Minaur sealed Australia's Davis Cup progression with a 6-3, 6-3 win over Kamil Majchrzak, as the host nation beat Poland 3-1 in Brisbane. The Czech Republic reached the Final 8 by eliminating the United States, with Ben Shelton and Learner Tien both falling in singles action. Elsewhere, Alex Eala continues building momentum ahead of the Singapore Open, drawing a first-round bye as she eyes a second WTA 500 title.

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The week also saw Alfie Hewett and Gordon Reid steer Great Britain to their fifth World Team Cup title, defeating Japan 2-1 in Florida. Iva Jovic claimed her second WTA crown at the Guadalajara Open. Off the court, Zverev faces continued scrutiny over social-media criticism despite ending his Grand Slam drought, while Emma Raducanu explained how she is using Andre Agassi's guidance to escape her current form slump. The finals in Bologna are set for November, with a growing list of withdrawals including Jessica Pegula and Ekaterina Alexandrova from the Singapore Open.

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