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Australia has qualified for the Davis Cup final for the first time in 19 years.
The Australian team booked its place in the 2022 final with a thrilling 2-1 semifinal victory against Croatia in Malaga today.
Alex de Minaur played a starring role for Australia, scoring a comprehensive singles win against world No.17 Marin Cilic.
Jordan Thompson then teamed with Max Purcell to upset one of the world’s best teams in a gripping deciding doubles match.
This propels Australia into a 48th Davis Cup final – and first since 2003’s title-winning effort.
“I couldn’t be prouder of the whole team,” said Australian captain Lleyton Hewitt.
“We knew we were the underdogs coming into this today and we like being in that position. It’s a place I really enjoyed as a player and also as a captain.”
The Australian team booked its place in the 2022 final with a thrilling 2-1 semifinal victory against Croatia in Malaga today.
Alex de Minaur played a starring role for Australia, scoring a comprehensive singles win against world No.17 Marin Cilic.
Jordan Thompson then teamed with Max Purcell to upset one of the world’s best teams in a gripping deciding doubles match.
This propels Australia into a 48th Davis Cup final – and first since 2003’s title-winning effort.
“I couldn’t be prouder of the whole team,” said Australian captain Lleyton Hewitt.
“We knew we were the underdogs coming into this today and we like being in that position. It’s a place I really enjoyed as a player and also as a captain.”
Great to see us make the final.
Hard to believe - but the stars often don't want to play anymore.
So our men’s make the Davis Cup final and our Ladies made the final of Billie Jean Cup. It does show that Australia in the team format are strong and up there and we are doing better in tennis than some realise
S J
stanleyg
Raboriginal
Southy our players seem to lift in that team environment
Archie
BarryBunnyI think Canada will win but we have done so well.
Kokkinakis already getting flogged against Shapovalov. I knew our only hope is Alex beating Felix then hope for another miracle in doubles. Davis Cup Final