The road to the 2025 Davis Cup Final 8 is officially set after a thrilling second round of qualifiers that delivered upsets, marathon battles, and commanding displays across the globe. Seven nations have booked their tickets to Bologna, joining defending champions and hosts Italy for what promises to be a blockbuster finale to this year’s competition.
Here’s how the decisive second-round ties unfolded:
Netherlands vs. Argentina
Last year’s runners-up, the Netherlands, will not be returning to the Final 8 after falling 3–1 to Argentina on home indoor courts — a surface where they might have fancied their chances.
Missing their No.1 Tallon Griekspoor and retired doubles specialist Wesley Koolhof, the Dutch quickly went down 3–0 after defeats in both singles matches and the doubles. Jes