Belgium Defeats Australia To Reach Davis Cup Final 8 In Sydney

Belgium secured a spot in the Davis Cup Final 8 after Raphael Collignon defeated Australia's Aleksandar Vukic in a decisive fifth match, ending Australia's comeback hopes in the qualifier held in Sydney. Collignon, ranked 91, also achieved a major upset by beating world number eight Alex de Minaur earlier in the tie, despite battling severe cramping during the match. Belgium joins other qualified teams including Argentina, Austria, France, Germany, Czech Republic, Italy, and potentially Denmark, with the finals scheduled for November in Bologna, Italy. Australia's defeat marks a significant setback for the 28-time champions who were runners-up in recent years. The United States were also eliminated from the competition by the Czech Republic, highlighting the intense competition among tennis powerhouses. Belgium's strong team effort, especially from Collignon and Zizou Bergs, has positioned them as a serious contender in this year's Davis Cup finals.