Madrid (AFP)
Russia, deprived at the last moment by Daniil Medvedev, won their first Davis Cup match on Monday in Madrid, beating Croatia 2-0 after the singles.
In opening of the competition on the central court of Caja Magica, Andrey Rublev beat Borna Gojo 6-3, 6-3 before Karen Khachanov dominates Borna Coric 6-7 (4/7), 6-4, 6- 4.
Russia has thus taken the lead in Group B, which also includes Spain.
Croatia will try to win the double to preserve chances for qualification.
Since this year, the final phase of the Davis Cup brings together 18 separate teams in 6 groups of 3. The top 6 in each group as well as the 2 best runners-up, divided by the number of sets and games won, qualify for the quarter-finals. final.
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