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Zverev gives Germany early lead over Croatia in Davis Cup qualifier

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 19, 2026, 2:49 PM

Last updated Sep 19, 2026

Zverev gives Germany early lead over Croatia in Davis Cup qualifier

Summary

Alexander Zverev secured a 1-0 advantage for Germany in their Davis Cup qualifier against Croatia on Saturday, defeating Matej Dodig 6-4, 7-6 (7-3) in Halle. The world number two triumphed on his first match point, taking 1 hour and 47 minutes to complete the match. Zverev's victory came shortly after winning the US Open title, although he noted he was not at his best. The next match features Croatian number one Dino Prizmic against German Daniel Altmeier, with further doubles and reverse singles matches scheduled for Sunday.

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By the Numbers

•Zverev beats Dodig to give Germany a 1-0 lead.
•Match took place in Halle, Germany.
•Zverev's win came less than a week after his US Open title.
•Next singles match features Prizmic against Altmeier.
•Doubles and reverse singles matches to follow on Sunday.

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2:49 PMYahoo Sports — US Open champion Zverev gives Germany Davis Cup lead

What they're saying

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Alexander Zverev gave Germany a 1-0 lead in their Davis Cup qualfier against Croatia when he beat Matej Dodig 6-4, 7-6 (7-3) on Saturday, less than a week after his US Open title. World number two Zverev won on his first match point in Halle in 1 hour 47 minutes against the 171st-ranked Dodig.
— Yahoo Sports

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