Czechs level Davis Cup tie against US as South Korea eye Finals
PARIS: Jiri Lehecka brought the Czech Republic level in their Davis Cup qualifier against the United States on Friday, after South Korea moved to the brink of a first quarter-finals appearance.
In a thrilling Davis Cup qualifier, South Korea moved to the brink of a first quarter-finals appearance, while the Czech Republic leveled the tie. Czech player Jiri Lehecka secured a crucial 6-4, 6-4 victory over US Open runner-up Ben Shelton in Prague, reversing the previous singles loss. The US, boasting an unparalleled 32-time championship record, have not captured the title since 2007.
Upcoming matches include the doubles contest between Czech players Adam Pavlasek and Patrik Rikl, and American Ben Shelton, against Czech duo Czech pair Adam Pavlasek and Patrik Rikl. In Seoul, South Korea took a 2-0 lead over India, with Kwon Soon-woo and Chung Hyeon staging impressive comebacks. Kwon beat 367th-ranked Dhakshineswar Suresh 3-6, 6-3, 6-4, while Chung overcame Sumit Nagal 2-6, 6-4, 7-5.
Austria and Belgium, as well as Austria and Belgium, are both locked at 1-1 in Vienna, with Jurij Rodionov and Zizou Bergs having fought back from deficits. Canada seized a 2-0 lead over France in Quebec City, with Liam Draxl and Felix Auger-Aliassime winning their respective matches. Three other ties are set to commence on Saturday, featuring Germany, Spain, and Great Britain in their quest for Davis Cup glory.
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