The USA failed in the quarterfinals of the Davis Cup at the final tournament in Malaga, Spain. The US Open semi-finalist Frances Tiafoe (ATP No. 19) surprisingly lost in the first single to Lorenzo Sonego 3: 6 6: 7 (7/9) following missing three set points in the second round.
Taylor Fritz, ninth in the world rankings, then beat Lorenzo Musetti 7:6 (10/8) 6:3, but Simone Bolelli/Fabio Fognini then had the upper hand in the decisive doubles match. They won both sets 6:4 once morest Tommy Paul/Jack Sock.
Italy in the semifinals for the eighth time
This means that Italy, which has previously won the Davis Cup once (1976), is in the semi-finals of this traditional competition for the eighth time, or for the first time since 2014 Connection determined.
The second semi-final on Friday was determined the day before. In this, Croatia and Australia will determine the finalists, the second semi-final will take place on Saturday.
