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Brandon Nakashima gave the Americans an
unassailable 2-0 lead by comfortably beating Maximilian Marterer
6-4 6-2 in the second singles match of the day before the
doubles action.
"It's been unbelievable this whole week. It's special to be part
of this team," said Nakashima, who sealed his third victory in
his debut campaign to stay perfect.
"To represent the country has always been a dream of mine since
I started playing tennis, so I'm super happy that I was able to
get three wins on the board for the team."
World number 309 Reilly Opelka, back on the circuit after hip
and wrist surgeries, saved three matchpoints and cranked up his
serve when it mattered to beat debutant Henri Squire 6-7(4)
7-6(9) 6-3 earlier in the day.
The top two countries from four groups based in different cities
will go through to the Final 8 knockout stage to be held in
Malaga in November.
Heavyweights Spain and Australia have also qualified along with
the United States and Germany.
Belgium face Brazil in Bologna later hoping to go through from
Group A while the Czech Republic take on France in Group B with
neither team in the reckoning after losing both their matches in
Valencia.
Finland, last year's surprise semi-finalists, meet Argentina in
Manchester needing a win to stay alive in Group D.
(Reporting by Shrivathsa Sridhar in Bengaluru; Editing by
Christian Radnedge) [© 2024 Thomson Reuters. All rights
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