Germany and Spain advance to the Davis Cup semifinals, joining Italy and Belgium in the Final Four.

Germany secured its place in the Davis Cup semifinals after a thrilling 2-1 victory over Argentina in Bologna. The tie began with Argentina’s Tomas Martin Etcheverry defeating Jan-Lennard Struff 7-6 (7-3), 7-6 (9-7) to give his team the lead.

Alexander Zverev responded with a crucial win over Francisco Cerundolo, 6-4, 7-6 (3), leveling the tie. The decisive doubles match saw Kevin Krawietz and Tim Puetz battle Horacio Zeballos and Andres Molteni in a marathon encounter. After saving multiple match points, the Germans triumphed 4-6, 6-4, 7-6 (10), clinching their spot in the semifinals.

Spain rallies past Czech Republic

Spain, without Carlos Alcaraz who withdrew due to a hamstring injury, overcame the Czech Republic 2-1. Pablo Carreno Busta lost the opening singles to Jakub Mensik 7-5, 6-4, but Jaume Munar leveled the tie by defeating Jiri Lehecka 6-3, 6-4.

The doubles team of Marcel Granollers and Pedro Martinez sealed Spain’s victory, beating Tomas Machac and Jakub Mensik 7-6 (10-8), 7-6 (10-8).

Italy and Belgium already in the semifinals

Defending champions Italy and Belgium had previously secured their places in the semifinals. Italy, despite the absence of Jannik Sinner, remains a strong contender, while Belgium surprised many by advancing to the final four.

Full quarterfinal results

• Germany vs Argentina: Germany won 2-1 (Etcheverry d. Struff 7-6, 7-6; Zverev d. Cerundolo 6-4, 7-6; Krawietz/Puetz d. Zeballos/Molteni 4-6, 6-4, 7-6).

• Spain vs Czech Republic: Spain won 2-1 (Mensik d. Carreno Busta 7-5, 6-4; Munar d. Lehecka 6-3, 6-4; Granollers/Martinez d. Machac/Mensik 7-6, 7-6).

• Italy advanced earlier to the semifinals.

• Belgium advanced earlier to the semifinals.

The semifinals will feature Germany against Spain, while Italy faces Belgium. The winners will meet in the Davis Cup final in Bologna.