Overview
- Germany clinched qualification in Tokyo as Kevin Krawietz and Tim Puetz won the doubles 6-3, 7-6(4) to lock in an unassailable lead before Justin Engel completed a 4-0 sweep.
- Captain Michael Kohlmann said the team was “dancing and singing” after progression, targeting a deeper run in Bologna.
- Argentina advanced in Groningen after Tomas Martin Etcheverry and Francisco Cerundolo won Friday’s singles and Andres Molteni with Horacio Zeballos secured the tie 6-3, 7-5 in doubles.
- Belgium moved 2-0 up on Australia in Sydney as No. 91 Raphael Collignon upset No. 8 Alex de Minaur 7-5, 3-6, 6-3 despite cramps, and Zizou Bergs defeated Jordan Thompson 7-6(4), 6-4.
- Germany advanced without Alexander Zverev, who rested after the US swing, while other ties continued with France and Austria leading from day one and the United States level with the Czech Republic.