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Zverev leads Germany past Croatia; Britain defeats Ecuador in Davis Cup

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Last updated Sep 20, 2026

Zverev leads Germany past Croatia; Britain defeats Ecuador in Davis Cup
Summary

Alexander Zverev secured Germany's place in the Davis Cup Final 8 with a 6-2, 6-4 victory over Dino Prizmic, contributing to a 3-1 win against Croatia. Zverev's performance followed his earlier triumph against Matej Dodic and came after Daniel Altmeier's defeat left the teams tied at 1-1. Britain also advanced by sweeping Ecuador 3-0, with Neal Skupski and Henry Patten winning the decisive doubles match 6-3, 6-4. The Final 8 will take place in Bologna from November 24-29.

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  • •Zverev defeated Prizmic in straight sets
  • •Germany leads series 3-1 against Croatia
  • •Britain's doubles pair secured 3-0 win vs Ecuador
  • •Final 8 scheduled for late November in Bologna
  • •Germany last won the Davis Cup in 1993
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  • 3:22 PMESPN Tennis — Zverev powers Germany into Davis Cup Final 8; Britain also advances
  • 2:03 PMYahoo Sports — Zverev wins again to send Germany into Davis Cup Finals
What they're saying
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Alexander Zverev defeated Dino Prizmic 6-2, 6-4 on Sunday to send Germany to the Davis Cup Finals, a week after his US Open triumph. Zverev prevailed in 1 hour 17 minutes in Halle to give his team an unassailable 3-1 lead in the qualifier against Croatia.

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Alexander Zverev sent Germany through to the Davis Cup Final 8, outclassing Dino Prizmic to secure a 3-1 victory over Croatia. Britain also advanced as its doubles pair of Henry Patten and Neal Skupski completed a sweep of Ecuador.

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