Netherlands beat Germany to reach Davis Cup final for first time
MALAGA, Spain :An inspired Netherlands team made Davis Cup history as they put their nation into the final for the first time ever with a 2-0 defeat of Germany on Friday.
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Netherlands advances to its 1st Davis Cup title match, sweeping Germany
The last man to face, and beat, Rafael Nadal in professional tennis, 80th-ranked Botic van de Zandschulp, converted his 10th match point Friday to finally close out a 6-4, 6-7 (12), 6-3 victory over Daniel Altmaier and help the Netherlands reach its first Davis Cup final by sweeping Germany.
Four Italian soldiers wounded in Hezbollah strikes on UN peacekeeping base in Lebanon
Four Italian soldiers were injured on Friday at the UN peacekeeping mission headquarters in Lebanon after the base was hit by rockets allegedly fired by the militant group Hezbollah or its affiliated groups.
Italy under no illusions ahead of All Blacks test, says proud captain Brex
Italy are fully aware of the task they face this weekend in their final Autumn Series test against the All Blacks, despite many still seeing New Zealand as a work in progress, captain Juan Ignacio Brex said on Friday.
Ireland to face Bulgaria in Nations League playoffs next March
The Republic of Ireland will face Bulgaria in the Nations League playoffs next March.
Holders Spain To Face Netherlands In Nations League Quarter-Finals
European champions Spain will play the Netherlands in the quarter-finals of the Nations League, while Friday's draw pitted Germany against Italy in another last-eight clash. Spain won the last edition of the Nations League after beating Croatia on penalties in the final. They also finished runners-up in the 2020-21 tournament. In the other quarter-finals, France take on Croatia in a repeat of the 2018 World Cup final and Portugal go up against Denmark.
UEFA Nations League quarter-final and semi-final draw
The following is the draw for the UEFA Nations League quarter-finals and semi-finals which was held on Friday:
Ireland to face Bulgaria in Nations League play-off
The Republic of Ireland will face Bulgaria in their UEFA Nations League B/C relegation/promotion play-off.