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Davis Cup: Zverev puts Germany ahead; South Korea makes Asian history
Zverev won in straight sets and struck 15 aces as Germany moved within one victory of the Davis Cup Final 8.
- On Saturday, Alexander Zverev gave Germany a 1-0 lead over Croatia in the Davis Cup Final qualifying round, defeating Matej Dodig 6-4, 7-6 in Halle.
- The match marked Zverev's first appearance since his victory over American Ben Shelton in the U.S. Open final last weekend, following his maiden Grand Slam title at the French Open in June.
- On the indoor hard court, Zverev dominated with 15 aces while his opponent Dodig earned no break-point opportunities throughout the contest.
- Elsewhere, Austria secured a 3-1 victory over Belgium in Vienna, while South Korea became the first Asian nation to advance to the Davis Cup Final after defeating India 3-1.
- Daniel Altmaier faces Dino Prizmic in Saturday's second singles match, with Sunday's doubles and reverse singles determining which team advances to the Davis Cup Final in Bologna, Italy.
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CROATIA and GERMANY each have one victory after the first day of Davis Cup.
·Zagreb, Croatia
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The US Open winner leads the DTB against Croatia, but then Daniel Altmaier loses. The second-round duel continues with excitement on Sunday.
·Munich, Germany
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The great triumph of New York is just a week ago, Alexander Zverev is standing on the tennis court again. In Halle he wins loosely. Nevertheless, the Davis Cup team has to fear.
Alexander Zverev wins his first game after the US Open-Triumph and leads Germany in the Davis Cup against Croatia. Afterwards the guests compensate because Daniel Altmaier offered a weak performance.
·Berlin, Germany
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- 50% of the sources lean Left
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C 33%
R 17%
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