“Australia made it to the semifinals of the tournament, defeating the Americans with a score of 2:1”, — write: sport.ua
The Americans, who were considered the favorites of the match, lost with a score of 1:2. Both teams won one singles match each, so everything was decided in a pair, where the Australian tandem was stronger.
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First, Thanasi Kokkinakis defeated Ben Shelton in three sets. Taylor Fritz managed to tie the score – he won against Alex de Minaur.
For the decisive game, the legendary player and captain of the USA Bob Bryan made a last-minute substitution: instead of the profile and strong players Austin Krycek and Rajiv Ram, he released Shelton (for whom it was the second match of the day) and Tommy Paul. As a result, the Australian duet of Matthew Ebden and Jordan Thompson won in two sets – 6:4, 6:4.
Davis Cup 2024. The final stage
1/4 finals. November 21, Malaga
USA – 
Australia – 1:2
- Ben Shelton – Thanasi Kokkinakis – 1:6, 6:4, 6:7 (14:16)
- Taylor Fritz – Alex de Minaur – 6:3, 6:4
- Tommy Paul / Ben Shelton – Matthew Ebden / Jordan Thompson – 4:6, 4:6
The Australian national team will play in the semi-finals of the Davis Cup for the third year in a row. The opponents of the Australians will be determined in the match between Italy and Argentina.
— Davis Cup (@DavisCup) November 21, 2024
