The Davis Cup Finals are off to an exhilarating start as USA, Italy, and Spain secured decisive victories in their group stage openers.
Representing the USA, Reilly Opelka and Brandon Nakashima showcased their resilience by overcoming lengthy three-set battles against Chile, setting a strong foundation for their campaign in Group C held in Zhuhai, Guangdong Province. The Olympic doubles silver-medalists Rajeev Ram and Austin Krajicek further solidified the USA's position by defeating Matias Soto and Tomas Barrios Vera, culminating in a flawless 3-0 victory and placing the team alongside Germany at the top of the table.
Meanwhile, defending champions Italy demonstrated their prowess despite the absence of star player and World No. 1 Jannik Sinner. In Bologna, Italy faced Brazil in their opening Group A tie, where strategic plays and team spirit led them to a promising start, securing a winning lead and maintaining their status as formidable competitors in the tournament.
Spain also joined the ranks of victorious nations, although details of their matches will unfold in the subsequent rounds. As the competition intensifies, fans around the world are eagerly anticipating the dynamic performances and emerging talents that will shape the path to the Davis Cup glory.
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