“Davis Cup”: With Experience… Ebden and Thompson Lead Australia to the Semifinals

Australia secured a spot in the Davis Cup tennis semifinals after the duo Matthew Ebden and Jordan Thompson clinched the decisive match against the American team on Thursday.

According to Reuters, the Australian pair defeated Tommy Paul and Ben Shelton 6-4, 6-4, advancing to the semifinals for the third consecutive time.

Despite the pre-match predictions favoring the USA—considering the face-off involved the two most successful teams in the tournament’s history—Australian player Thanasi Kokkinakis overcame Shelton 6-1, 4-6, 7-6 in the first singles match, saving four match points. Taylor Fritz, ranked fourth in the world, then leveled the score with a 6-3, 6-4 victory over Alex de Minaur, leaving the doubles match to decide the outcome. The experienced Ebden and Thompson ultimately secured the win for Australia.

Australia now awaits the winner of the Italy vs. Argentina match, set to take place later today.