The Davis Cup continues this Saturday with the start of the third group matches. THE USA will they see the Final 8 at Malaga ? Not sure… The Americans, accustomed to games of Davis Cupmust imperatively win this Saturday against the Finland. The winner of this duel will simply qualify. Not easy for USA because the Finns achieved the feat of beating the Croatia has Split and eliminate them. Emil Ruusuvuori and his compatriots will therefore try to achieve an immense performance against the USA to reach the Final 8.
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Will Paul and McDonald hold their place?
Frances Tiafoe was not retained by the captain. With two defeats in singles, the 11th player in the world does not look good in Italy. It is therefore Mackenzie McDonald who will face Otto Virtanen. Ensuite, Tommy Paul must contain Emil Ruusuvuori. Beaten by Botic Van de Zandschulp, the American will have to catch up. Solid against Born Joy Friday, the Finn will have to achieve a huge performance. Two fold, Austin Krajicek et Rajeev Ram swill be big favorites against the Finnish pair, Harri Heliovaara and Patrik Nilkas-Salminen.
The program for the USA – Finland meeting
From 15h
Mackenzie McDonald (USA) – Otto Virtanen (FIN)
Tommy Paul (USA) – Emil Ruusuvuori (FIN)
Austin Krajicek / Rajeev Ram (USA) – Harri Heliovaara / Patrik Niklas-Salminen (FIN)
Group D schedule in Split
Tuesday September 12: The Netherlands – Finland (2-1)
Wednesday September 13: Croatia – UNITED STATES (1-2)
Thursday September 14: The Netherlands – United States (2-1)
Friday September 15: Croatia – Finland (1-2)
Saturday September 16: United States – Finland
Sunday September 17: Croatia – Netherlands
Team compositions
2023-09-16 09:42:00
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