Archive · 20 Sep 2026
Germany, Spain and Britain Reach Davis Cup Final Eight
Germany, Spain and Great Britain qualified for the final eight teams in the Davis Cup.
Germany beat Croatia in Halle, Germany.
Alexander Zverev won the deciding singles match against Dino Prizmic.
Spain defeated Chile even though Carlos Alcaraz did not play.
A young player, Rafael Jodar, won his debut match for Spain.
Great Britain beat Ecuador 4-0 in London.
Austria, Canada, South Korea and the Czech Republic also qualified.
Italy entered automatically because it is the reigning champion.
The eight teams will compete in Bologna in November for the trophy.
Alexander Zverev defeated Croatia’s Dino Prizmic to give Germany an unassailable 3-1 lead in Halle.
Spain beat Chile 3-0 despite competing without Carlos Alcaraz.
Great Britain defeated Ecuador 4-0 in London to qualify.
Austria, Canada, South Korea and the Czech Republic also won their qualifiers.
Reigning champions Italy qualified automatically for the Final 8 tournament in Bologna in November.
- Who
- Germany, Spain, Great Britain, Austria, Canada, South Korea, the Czech Republic and Italy qualified for the Davis Cup Final 8.
- What
- The nations secured places in the eight-team Davis Cup tournament after winning qualifiers or, in Italy’s case, qualifying automatically as reigning champions.
- When
- Germany and Spain qualified on Sunday after ties that began Saturday; the Final 8 will be held in November.
- Where
- Qualifying ties took place in Halle, Germany; London, Britain; and other locations, with the Final 8 scheduled for Bologna, Italy.
- Why
- The teams advanced to compete for the Davis Cup trophy.
- Germany’s result
- Defeated Croatia 3-1 in Halle.
- Germany’s clinching player
- Alexander Zverev beat Dino Prizmic 6-2, 6-4.
- Spain’s result
- Beat Chile 3-0 without Carlos Alcaraz.
- Great Britain’s result
- Beat Ecuador 4-0 in London.
- Automatic qualifier
- Italy qualified as the reigning Davis Cup champion.
- Other qualifiers
- Austria, Canada, South Korea and the Czech Republic won their qualifiers.
- Final 8 venue
- Bologna, Italy.
- Final 8 timing
- November, over six days.