Davis Cup 2023 – Australia vs Czech Republic: Preview and Prediction

The stage is well and truly set for an emphatic showdown at the Davis Cup as only the best 8 teams in the world remain. The heavy title favorites Team Australia will be looking to lock horns against a formidable force of the Czech Republic. With an appearance in the semi-finals on the line, both teams will be looking to give in their everything.

While Australia will heavily rely on Alex de Minaur, the Czech Republic will seek to stun the Australian sensation. That being said, who among the two poses a favorable chance of making it through to the semis? Let’s find out!

Australia vs Czech Republic: Preview

Throughout their journey at the Davis Cup, Team Australia has been the one to look out for. Coming into the tournament as the runners-up from last year, they have qualified directly for the tournament’s finals. They started their campaign with a match against Great Britain. However, things did not go as they planned and they eventually lost the tie against them.

They played France next. The French got off to a great start with Adrian Mannarino defeating Max Purcell, and they were behind 1-0. To keep Australia in the Davis Cup, however, Alex de Minaur came ahead and defeated Ugo Humbert to equalize the score, and then the deadly duo of Matthew Ebden and Max Purcell overcame Nicolas Mahut and Edouard Roger-Vasselin in the doubles match.

The Australians’ last group-stage match was against Switzerland. In a bid to make their way into the next round, the players produced their best game and won all their 3 matches to win the tie with a scoreline of 3-0. Victories from Alex de Minaur and Thanasi Kokkinakis secured the tie. Ebden and Purcell won the doubles match to complete a 3-0 triumph while continuing their unbeaten streak.

On the other hand, the Czech Republic was placed in a group which featured Spain, South Korea, and Serbia. The Czechs defeated Spain 3-0 in their first-round matchup in the finals. Next up was South Korea, which the Czech Republic won when Machac and Lehecka defeated Hong Seong-chan and Kwon Soon-woo, respectively. With another 3-0 win, they almost secured their qualification to the next round of the tournament.

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Prediction: Team Australia could make it through to the semi-finals of the Davis Cup

The two teams will be going head to head against each other and it would be a pure joy to watch. On one hand, there will be an Aussie side that probably has one of the strongest lineups in the tournament and then there will be the Czech side, who has won all of their group-stage matches.

Australia will be relying heavily on Alex de Minaur while the hopes of Czech will rest on Jiri Lehecka’s shoulder. However, it is the Aussie side that has an upper edge when it comes to their opponent. Also, the fact that they were the runners-up last year would give them the confidence to bring their best game again and bring that title home.

However, the Czech side will also pose some dangerous threats to the side. It is only time that will reveal who among the two looks in a more comfortable spot to land the win home. What are your views on this? Do let us know in the comments below!

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