September 14, 2025

In a thrilling Davis Cup qualifier, Belgium snatched a 3-2 victory over Australia in Sydney, earning a precious spot in the Final 8 event in November. The crowd watched with bated breath as the match unfolded into a gripping battle of skill and nerves. Australian star and US Open quarter-finalist Alex de Minaur gave fans hope for a "comeback story" after winning his singles match against Zizou Bergs in straight sets to level the tie. Before that, Australia's Jordan Thompson and Rinky Hijikata had powered their way to victory in the doubles match, setting the stage for a nail-biting final day. But Belgium's Raphael Collignon proved to be the hero of the hour. After defeating the world number eight De Minaur on Saturday, Collignon shrugged off early trouble against Australia's Aleksandar Vukic. Despite losing the first set in a close tiebreak 6-7(5), Collignon stormed back to win 6-2, 6-3, thrilling Belgian fans and crushing Australia's comeback dreams. Thanks to this epic win, Belgium became the seventh team to reach the Davis Cup Final 8, joining heavyweights like Argentina, Austria, France, Germany, Czech Republic, and the defending champions, Italy, who qualified automatically as hosts. Meanwhile, Denmark, currently leading Spain 2-0 in Marbella, sits one win away from becoming the eighth team to seal their place in the prestigious event. The Davis Cup Final 8 showdown is set to electrify tennis fans from November 18 to 23 in Bologna. Until then, the drama and passion of international tennis keep fans on the edge of their seats!

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