Britain, Zverev-inspired Germany book Davis Cup finals spots
Britain beat Ecuador 3-0 in London, while Alexander Zverev sealed Germany's place in the last eight with a straight-sets win over Croatia.
Great Britain secured their place in the Davis Cup finals after defeating Ecuador 3-0 in London on Sunday. Henry Patten and Neal Skupski, the world number three doubles players, clinched the victory with a 6-3, 6-4 win over Ecuador's Diego Hidalgo and Gonzalo Escobar.
Debutant Toby Samuel and Arthur Fery contributed significantly in the singles matches, helping Britain consolidate their momentum from the previous day's doubles rubbers. Patten and Skupski dominated early in both sets, ultimately securing the win and advancing to the finals.
Meanwhile, in Germany, Alexander Zverev, the US Open champion and world number two, helped his team reach the finals. Zverev won 6-2, 6-4 against Croatia's Dino Prizmic, demonstrating his prowess in securing Germany's spot in the Davis Cup Finals. Zverev broke his opponent three times without facing a break point, winning the match in a swift 77 minutes.
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