The Czech Republic qualifies for the Davis Cup finals after beating the United States 3-2 in qualifying play. Jiri Lehecka wins the deciding rubber against Learner Tien, completing the turnaround that sends the Czechs through at the same stage as a year earlier.
Both reports say the tie is decided in a final match after the teams split earlier rubbers. Yahoo Sports adds that the United States had been eliminated at a similar second qualifying-round stage the previous year, when Jakub Mensik beat Frances Tiafoe to secure an unexpected Czech win in Delray Beach.
The outlets also note broader qualifying outcomes: Yahoo Sports reports that South Korea reaches the last eight for the first time. NDTV focuses specifically on the Czech Republic’s 3-2 victory over the United States and Lehecka’s decisive match.
