The United States secured a thrilling 2-1 victory over Germany in Group C of the Davis Cup Finals, held in Zhuhai, Guangdong Province, China, on Saturday. Despite fielding a second-string squad without star players like Taylor Fritz, Tommy Paul, and Frances Tiafoe, the USA team showcased their depth and determination to top the group and advance to the quarterfinals.
Brandon Nakashima emerged as the standout performer, delivering a commanding 6-4, 6-2 win against Germany's Maximilian Marterer in the second singles match. Nakashima's impressive debut in the Davis Cup campaign put the USA ahead with a 2-0 lead, ensuring their position at the top of Group C.
Reflecting on the victory, Nakashima expressed his excitement and pride, stating, \"It's been unbelievable this whole week. It's special to be part of this team. To represent the country has always been a dream of mine since I started playing tennis, so I'm super happy that I was able to get three wins on the board for the team.\"
With this win, the USA continues its strong performance in the Davis Cup, aiming to build on their momentum as they advance to the next stage of the premier men's tennis team competition.
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USA defeat Germany 2-1 to finish on top of Group C in Davis Cup Finals
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