In the thrilling Davis Cup action on Saturday, Francisco Cerundolo and Taylor Fritz stepped up big time with crucial singles wins, keeping Argentina and the United States in the hunt for spots in the Final 8. Cerundolo pushed Argentina right to the edge of qualification in Groningen, while Fritz leveled things up for the Americans in Delray Beach.
Cerundolo, ranked World No. 21, shook off a rocky start to beat Dutch top seed Botic van de Zandschulp 7-6(4), 6-1. The first set was a wild ride with six service breaks, but Cerundolo took control in the tie-break, surging to a 4-0 lead before wrapping it up. His powerful forehand and growing confidence carried him through a dominant second set, marking his 33rd tour-level win this season. This came right after Tomas Martin Etcheverry’s solid 6-4, 6-4 victory over Jesper de Jong, giving Argentina a commanding 2-0 lead over last year’s finalists. The 2016 champions now just need to win the doubles on Saturday to seal their spot.
Over in the US tie, Fritz provided a timely boost after Jiri Lehecka stunned Frances Tiafoe in straight sets, putting Czechia up 1-0. The World No. 5 fired sharp baseline shots and served brilliantly to down Miami champ Jakub Mensik 6-4, 6-3, tying the score at 1-1. It was a strong comeback for Fritz in their head-to-head rivalry—he now leads 2-1 after dropping their earlier Miami clash this year.
These wins highlight the leadership from both stars in high-stakes team play. Cerundolo’s cool head has Argentina eyeing back-to-back Final 8 appearances, and Fritz’s grit stopped the US from digging a deep hole. As the weekend heats up, these performances could prove game-changers in the race to the Davis Cup season finale.
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