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Netherlands beat Germany to reach first Davis Cup final

Awaits Italy-Australia winner

Nov 23, 2024 11:09 30

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The Netherlands team, who pulled off a feat and eliminated the hosts from Spain, continued their wonderful performance at the "Davis" Cup. in tennis after eliminating Germany after 2-0 wins. Thus, the Dutch have qualified for their first ever final, where they will await the winner of the Italy-Australia match, BTA reports.

Until now, the Netherlands team had a semi-final in the competition in 2001, losing to the France team.

After the first match, in which Botik van da Zandshulp scored only his 10th match point after 2 hours and 40 minutes of play against Daniel Altmaier, Talon Grikspoor brought success to the tulips with his victory over Jan-Lennard Struff - 6:7 ( 4), 7:5, 6:4. It was also a clash of two excellent serving players, with the German making 13 aces and Griekspoor making 25 in the match.

The Dutchman had difficulties with his opponent's serve almost until the end of the second set, when he still managed to make the cherished break at 5:5, after which he finished on his serve. In the third part, he took Struff's serve early on, kept his lead and finished the match 6:4 with an ace. This success ensured the best ranking in the history of the tournament for the team of captain Paul Haarhuis.