Netherlands Advances to First Davis Cup Final

The Netherlands has reached its first Davis Cup final after defeating Germany 2-0 in a tense semifinal match. Botic van de Zandschulp secured a crucial victory over Daniel Altmaier, winning 6-4, 6-7 (12), 6-3, despite needing 10 match points to close the game. Tallon Griekspoor then clinched the win for the Netherlands by overcoming Jan-Lennard Struff 6-7 (4), 7-5, 6-4, marking a historic moment as the Dutch team enters their first final in 104 years of participation. The victory follows a notable upset earlier in the tournament where van de Zandschulp defeated Rafael Nadal, contributing to Spain's elimination. Dutch captain Paul Haarhuis praised the team's effort, highlighting the importance of teamwork in achieving this milestone. The Dutch team now awaits the result of the other semifinal between defending champions Italy and Australia to determine their opponent in the final.