Germany Dominates Slovakia as Davis Cup Finals Group Stage Begins

Germany overcame Slovakia 3-0 without their top player Alexander Zverev in the opening matches of the Davis Cup Finals group stage. Meanwhile, Australia defeated France 2-1, adding to the excitement as 16 teams compete across four cities to qualify for the Final 8 knockout stage in Malaga, Spain.

Germany triumphed over Slovakia with a decisive 3-0 victory despite the absence of No. 2-ranked Alexander Zverev. The opening of the Davis Cup Finals saw strong performances from both Germany and Australia.

The group stage of the tournament is being held across four cities, with the top two teams from each four-team group advancing to the Final 8 in Malaga, Spain, this November.

In China, Germany's Maximilian Marterer and Yannick Hanfmann both secured singles victories, while U.S. Open doubles finalists Tim Pütz and Kevin Krawietz clinched the win in doubles. Australia also excelled, with Thanasi Kokkinakis and the duo of Matthew Ebden and Max Purcell helping to defeat France in Group B.

(With inputs from agencies.)