Tennis-Britain drawn to face Serbia in Davis Cup Final 8

Whoever comes out on top between Serbia and Britain will then face the winner of Italy v Netherlands in the semi-final. Reigning Davis Cup champions Canada will continue their title defence against Finland, who came through as runners-up in Group D after surprise wins over Croatia and the United States, while Canada topped their group ahead of Italy.


Reuters | Updated: 19-09-2023 17:36 IST | Created: 19-09-2023 17:26 IST
Tennis-Britain drawn to face Serbia in Davis Cup Final 8
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Britain who topped Group B in the Davis Cup after their win over France on Sunday now face Serbia, as the draw for the Final 8 Knockout stage was announced on Tuesday. Serbia finished second behind Czech Republic, but clinched their place in the Final 8 with a win over Spain.

Novak Djokovic beat Alejandro Davidovich Fokina just five days after winning the U.S. Open to help Serbia to a 3-0 win over Spain in Valencia. Whoever comes out on top between Serbia and Britain will then face the winner of Italy v Netherlands in the semi-final.

Reigning Davis Cup champions Canada will continue their title defence against Finland, who came through as runners-up in Group D after surprise wins over Croatia and the United States, while Canada topped their group ahead of Italy. The winner of Canada v Finland will take on either Czech Republic or Australia in the semi-final. Australia finished runners-up to Britain.

The Final 8 takes place in Malaga, Spain, and begins on Nov.21. Winner Group A v Runner-up Group D

Canada v Finland Winner Group C v Runner-up Group B

Czech Republic v Australia Runner-up Group A v Winner Group D

Italy v Netherlands Runner-up Group C v Winner Group B

Serbia v Britain

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