Sports9/13/2025•The Guardian
Australia on brink of Davis Cup exit as Alex de Minaur stunned by brave Belgian Raphael Collignon
Australia faces a potential Davis Cup exit after suffering a shock 2-0 deficit against Belgium in their second-round qualifying tie in Sydney. World No. 8 Alex de Minaur was stunned by Belgian Raphael Collignon, who overcame severe cramping to win 7-5, 3-6, 6-3 in a grueling three-hour, 12-minute match. In the second singles rubber, Zizou Bergs defeated Jordan Thompson 7-6(4), 6-4, putting Belgium in a commanding position. The unexpected losses have led to criticism of tennis officials, with some branding the situation as "barbaric." Australia now faces an uphill battle to avoid an early exit from the Davis Cup competition.
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