Bergs Leads Belgium into Davis Cup Semifinals with Dominant Victory over France
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In a stunning turn of events, Belgium has secured a spot in the Davis Cup semifinals after Zizou Bergs emerged victorious against France's Arthur Rinderknech in a 6-3, 7-6 win on Tuesday. This triumph marks a significant shift in the team's fortunes, having lost their last four meetings with France, including the 2017 final. The match was marked by Bergs' exceptional control and skill, culminating in a decisive forehand winner that sealed the win. Earlier in the day, Raphael Collignon rallied past Corentin Moutet in a thrilling 2-6, 7-5, 7-5 comeback, securing a 1-0 lead for Belgium. With the tie played as a best-of-three matches format, Belgium's unassailable 2-0 lead sends them into the semifinals. Both Belgium and France are making a strong comeback in the Davis Cup, having not reached this stage since the competition's revamp in 2019. The neutral site, Bologna, is hosting the Davis Cup Final 8, marking the sixth edition of the event where the champion is decided. The semifinals will feature Belgium facing either Italy or Austria on Friday, while other quarterfinal matches will take place on Thursday, including Germany against Argentina and Spain against the Czech Republic. Spain's top player, Carlos Alcaraz, has withdrawn from the competition due to a hamstring injury.
