Zverev Wins for Germany; Shelton Suffers Second Davis Cup Loss

Less than a week after clinching the US Open title, Alexander Zverev secured a crucial point for Germany in their Davis Cup qualifying tie against Croatia. Zverev defeated Matej Dodig in straight sets, 6-4, 7-6 (7-3), showcasing his strong form.

However, Germany's advantage was short-lived as Daniel Altmeier lost his subsequent match to Croatian number one Dino Prizmic, 6-4, 6-3. This leaves the tie evenly poised at 1-1 heading into the next day's play. In parallel, Ben Shelton, the recent US Open finalist, experienced another defeat for the United States, losing his second match in the Davis Cup qualifying.