The Australian Davis Cup team beat the Czech Republic (2-1) this Wednesday to reach the semi-finals of the Tennis World Cup, decided in the Final 8 in Malaga; An epic comeback that allowed Álex de Miñaur to complete the doubles point. .
De Minaur’s 4-6, 7-5(2), 7-5 victory over Jiri Lehecka saved last year’s runner-up from elimination. Australia, aiming to win the Davis Cup again after 20 years, started the draw with a defeat. Jordan Thompson vs. Tomas Machac 6-4, 7-5But their number one came to the rescue.
De Miñaur, whose mother is Spanish, had winked at Martín Carpena’s fans in the preview, so that in Spain’s absence he would have the support of the stands like he did a year ago. The Australian managed to come back from what appeared to be a lost match as Lehecka took the Czech Republic into the semi-finals.
The ‘Australian’ ended the Czech Republic’s winning streak as number one with 10 wins from 10 Davis Cup matches in 2023 and forced an exit to the doubles where Lleyton Hewitt’s men have become clear favourites. Lehecka barely got any rest and was paired with it. Adam Pavlasek lost in two sets (6-4 and 7-5) By Matthew Ebden and Max Purcell.
The 28-time champion thus culminated a long day that started with Jaroslav Navratil’s team, which led his country to consecutive championships in 2012 and 2013. Thompson’s desperation, so far surpassed by Machac, gave way to the De Miñaur saga, already solidly conveyed. It’s a doubles penalty that saw Australia surprise Canada on Tuesday and face Finland in the semi-finals.