This is how the pairings of the eight finalists for the 2024 Davis Cup look
Once the group stage is over, we review the possible matchups that will take place in the final phase in Málaga in the month of November.
The final phase of the 2024 Davis Cup already knows the possible pairings that will be seen during the week of November 18 in Málaga. There are still over two months before this exciting phase begins, but the eight countries that have secured their spot will compete to the fullest to achieve the coveted trophy.
Italy, Australia, Argentina, Spain, Germany, United States, Canada, and Brazil/the Netherlands will compete in thrilling matches that will provide eliminations worthy of one of tennis's most historic competitions. The draw for the final phase of the 2024 Davis Cup will take place next week, during the week of September 16, with the date and time still to be confirmed, but we already know the potential matchups.
- Italy Vs Australia or Argentina
The defending champions could face a team with great potential like Australia in the quarterfinals, as they finished second in the deadly Group B, alongside Spain, and the already eliminated France and the Czech Republic. The Aussies are currently ranked number 2 in the ITF rankings and have a very strong team, which could include Alex De Minaur if he overcomes his physical issues. Alexei Popyrin and Jordan Thompson have had a season of great results and surely aim to finish it with a Davis Cup victory, a title their country has not won since 2003. Additionally, Max Purcell and Thompson are the reigning US Open champions, so with a specialist like Matthew Ebden added, they form a very capable team to challenge Italy. Italy, who is expected to have Jannik Sinner back for the finals, would face strong opposition; however, if it goes to a tiebreak, they have very realistic chances to advance, although their opponents would likely be Simone Bolelli and Andrea Vavassori, a doubles team that also plays together regularly on the tour.
Italy's other potential matchup could be against Argentina, who secured their spot with an epic 3-0 victory over Finland. The Argentines were missed in the Davis Cup finals, but now they are back with a bang. It seems likely that Tomás Martín Etcheverry and Francisco Cerúndolo will retain their singles positions, and Máximo González and Andrés Molteni as the doubles pair, who, due to their weekly partnership on the tour, have great chemistry. However, Horacio Zeballos, the current world number 1, is excluded from the team due to his strained relationship with the Argentine captain, Guillermo Coria. A potential match against Italy would be tough, but for the Argentines, only two options exist: win or die trying.
- Spain Vs the Netherlands or Germany
The Spanish team had a historic clean sweep in the group stage. They showed great form and enthusiasm akin to teams that win titles. Carlos Alcaraz leads a team aiming for their seventh title, but in the quarterfinals, they will face either the Netherlands or Germany.
The Dutch team qualified after a tough journey, showcasing some notable inconsistencies. Nonetheless, Botic Van de Zandschulp already defeated Alcaraz at the 2024 US Open, and he most likely aims to repeat the feat in Málaga. However, Spain might benefit more from facing the Netherlands.
On the other hand, Germany finished second in Group C playing only with their secondary players, as their top four players, Alexander Zverev, Jan-Lennard Struff, Dominik Koepfer and Daniel Altmaier, missed the Zhuhai leg of the competition. If Zverev and Struff participate in the Málaga finals, along with Kevin Krawietz and Tim Puetz in doubles, they would pose a significant challenge for the Spanish team.
- United States Vs Australia or Argentina
The other potential opponents for Australia or Argentina are the most successful team in the competition, the United States, who topped Group C. The Americans will come to Málaga with renowned doubles players like Rajeev Ram and Austin Krajicek, and even though they claimed the Group C victory primarily with Brandon Nakashima and Reilly Opelka as their main assets, there are expectations for Taylor Fritz, Ben Shelton, and Frances Tiafoe to join under Bob Bryan's guidance.
- Canada Vs the Netherlands or Germany
The Canadians secured the title in 2022, and both Denis Shapovalov and Felix Auger-Aliassime have shown unwavering commitment to the national team. They enter the finals as group winners, and while the spotlight may be on Spain or Italy, Canada could once again display their capabilities. Shapovalov and Auger-Aliassime lead a team that may seem slightly short after them, as they play singles and doubles together.
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