USA Secures Davis Cup Final 8 Spot

The United States clinched their place in the Davis Cup Final 8 knockout stage by defeating Slovakia in their second Group C match in Zuhai. Victories by Mackenzie McDonald and Brandon Nakashima ensured an unassailable 2-0 lead for the Americans. The event continues with Germany and the U.S. playing for top spot in Group C.

The United States sealed their spot in the Davis Cup Final 8 knockout stage in dominant style, defeating Slovakia in their second Group C match in Zuhai on Friday.

Mackenzie McDonald set the tone with a 6-4, 6-3 victory over Lukas Klein in the day's opening singles. Brandon Nakashima then triumphed over Jozef Kovalik in straight sets to secure an unassailable 2-0 lead for the Americans.

This marks the second group win for Bob Bryan's team, despite the absence of top players like U.S. Open runner-up Taylor Fritz. Germany's qualification for the Final 8 was also secured with this victory, with the final group game against the U.S. scheduled for Saturday.

(With inputs from agencies.)