Coverage dated September 19, 2026

Czechs beat USA to qualify for Davis Cup finals

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Jiri Lehecka downed Learner Tien in a deciding rubber as the Czech Republic stunned the United States 3-2 in Davis Cup qualifying for a second straight year, while South Korea reached the last eight for the first time on Saturday.

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Philadelphia Inquirer
Shelton loses again in Davis Cup as Czechs defeat US to reach Final 8. Zverev wins for Germany (opens Philadelphia Inquirer)
Published Sep 19, 2026
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The Czech Republic beat the United States to reach the Davis Cup Final 8 after U.S. Open finalist Ben Shelton and Learner Tien both lost their singles matches
WFMZ Allentown
Czechs beat USA to qualify for Davis Cup finals (opens WFMZ Allentown)
Published Sep 19, 2026
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Jiri Lehecka downed Learner Tien in a deciding rubber as the Czech Republic stunned the United States 3-2 in Davis Cup qualifying for a second straight year, while South Korea reached the last eight for the first time on Saturday.