Germany Reaches Davis Cup Semifinals, to Face Netherlands

Quarterfinal Victory Over Canada

Germany’s Jan-Lennard Struff battles Canada’s Denis Shapovalov in the Davis Cup quarterfinals in Malaga, Spain. (AP pic)

Germany beat Canada 2-0 on Wednesday to reach the Davis Cup semifinals, where they will face the Netherlands, who advanced with a stunning upset of hosts Spain.

Altmaier and Struff Secure Victory

Without world No 2 Alexander Zverev, Germany went ahead when Daniel Altmaier beat Gabriel Diallo 7-6(5), 6-4, and Jan-Lennard Struff fought back to overcome Denis Shapovalov 4-6, 7-5, 7-6(5) and seal victory in the tie.

“I’m proud to help the team get the first victory. I think we are in a great position now,” Altmaier said on court.

“The mental side is crucial. It’s a huge motivation for me. My fighting spirit helped me to win the first set and then I was getting into a better rhythm,” Struff added.

Avenge 2022 Loss

Germany avenged their 2022 quarterfinal loss to Canada, who went on to claim their first Davis Cup title with victory over Australia.

Upcoming Matches

Defending champions Italy will be led by world No 1 Jannik Sinner in their last-eight clash with Argentina on Thursday, while the US face Australia for a place in the semifinals.

Conclusion

Germany’s victory over Canada marks a significant milestone for the team, who will face the Netherlands in the semifinals. With a strong lineup and determination to win, Germany is poised to make a deep run in the tournament.

FAQs

Q: Who did Germany beat in the quarterfinals?
A: Germany beat Canada 2-0 in the quarterfinals.

Q: Who will Germany face in the semifinals?
A: Germany will face the Netherlands in the semifinals.

Q: Who will lead Italy in their last-eight clash with Argentina?
A: World No 1 Jannik Sinner will lead Italy in their last-eight clash with Argentina.

Q: Who will the US face in their last-eight match?
A: The US will face Australia in their last-eight match.