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Germany and Great Britain Secure Spots in Davis Cup Final 8

  • Authored By: Sports Now
  • Updated Sep 20, 2026, 19:58 IST

Alexander Zverev led Germany to a decisive victory over Croatia, while Great Britain swept Ecuador to book their places in the Davis Cup Final 8, joining the elite field in Bologna this November.

Germany and Great Britain Secure Spots in Davis Cup Final 8

Germany and Great Britain have officially punched their tickets to the Davis Cup Final 8 following dominant performances on Sunday. Alexander Zverev spearheaded the German effort in Halle, while the British doubles pairing of Henry Patten and Neal Skupski ensured their nation’s progression with a comprehensive victory over Ecuador.

The German team secured a 3-1 win against Croatia, with world number two Alexander Zverev providing the decisive result. Zverev required only 77 minutes to dismantle Dino Prizmic, recording a 6-2, 6-4 victory. The match saw Zverev maintain total control on the indoor hardcourt, denying his opponent a single break-point opportunity throughout the contest.

Germany and Britain confirm Final 8 berths

The path to victory for Germany was paved earlier in the day by the doubles duo of Kevin Krawietz and Tim Puetz. They overcame the Croatian pair of Nikola Mektic and Mate Pavic in straight sets, finishing 7-5, 6-2. This win provided the necessary momentum for Zverev to close out the tie, building on his previous success against Matej Dodig on Saturday.

Great Britain also enjoyed a successful Sunday, completing a 3-0 sweep of their series against Ecuador. Henry Patten and Neal Skupski proved too strong for Gonzalo Escobar and Diego Hidalgo, securing a 6-3, 6-4 win that confirmed Britain’s place in the quarterfinals for the first time since 2023.

With these results, Germany and Great Britain join a high-profile lineup for the Final 8, which is scheduled to take place in Bologna, Italy, this November. The field already includes the three-time defending champions Italy, alongside Canada, Czechia, South Korea, and Austria. The final remaining spot in the tournament was contested on Sunday between Chile and Spain.