Zverev gives Germany early lead over Croatia in Davis Cup qualifier
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 19, 2026, 6:03 PM
Last updated Sep 19, 2026
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.
- •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.
- 6:03 PMYahoo Sports — Davis Cup: US Open champion Zverev wins, finalist Shelton loses again
- 2:49 PMYahoo Sports — US Open champion Zverev gives Germany Davis Cup lead
"Alexander Zverev earned a point for Germany in Davis Cup qualifying less than a week after his US Open title, while beaten New York finalist Ben Shelton also lost his second match for the United States on Saturday. Zverev defeated Matej Dodig 6-4, 7-6 (7-3), but Germany's tie with Croatia was locked at 1-1 after Saturday's rubbers as team-mate Daniel Altmeier then lost 6-4, 6-3 against Croatian number one Dino Prizmic.
"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.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 19, 2026, 6:03 PMDavis Cup: US Open champion Zverev wins, finalist Shelton loses again
Alexander Zverev earned a point for Germany in Davis Cup qualifying less than a week after his US Open title, while beaten New York finalist Ben Shelton also lost his second match for the United States on Saturday. Zverev defeated Matej Dodig 6-4, 7-6 (7-3), but Germany's tie with Croatia was locked at 1-1 after Saturday's rubbers as team-mate Daniel Altmeier then lost 6-4, 6-3 against Croatian number one Dino Prizmic.
- Yahoo SportsSep 19, 2026, 2:49 PMUS Open champion Zverev gives Germany Davis Cup lead
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.
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