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Czechia Ousts U.S. With 3-2 Davis Cup Comeback to Reach Final 8

Jakub Mensik clinched the deciding rubber in Delray Beach following Jiri Lehecka’s upset of Taylor Fritz.

Overview

  • Mensik defeated Frances Tiafoe 6-1, 6-4 in the fifth match to secure Czechia’s place in November’s Final 8 in Bologna.
  • Lehecka beat world No. 5 Fritz 6-4, 3-6, 6-4, leveling the tie after the United States had moved ahead earlier in the day.
  • Olympic silver medalists Austin Krajicek and Rajeev Ram edged Tomas Machac and Mensik 7-6(6), 5-7, 6-4 to give the hosts a brief 2-1 lead.
  • The doubles match was halted for two hours and 16 minutes due to a lightning threat before play resumed.
  • Czechia joins defending champion Italy, Germany, Argentina, Austria and France in the Final 8, while the U.S. exits qualifying and awaits the 2026 draw.