At the group stage, the Russians beat Croatia (3: 0) and lost to Spain (1: 2). At the same time, the Spaniards also defeated the Croats 3-0.
Thus, the Russian team ahead of schedule became one of the two best teams that took second place in their group.
The Russian national team at the tournament are Karen Khachanov, Andrei Rublev and Evgeny Donskoy.
It was previously reported that the Russian national tennis team lost to Spain in the Davis Cup.