The stars and stripes shone bright in Taipei as Team USA stormed through their Davis Cup Qualifiers clash against Chinese Taipei, sealing an emphatic 4-0 victory. The resounding win on February 1 at the Taipei Tennis Center secured the Americans a place in the second round, where they will face the Czech Republic later this year.
A Flawless Performance From Team USA
Led by captain Bob Bryan, the United States squad, featuring Alex Michelsen, Marcos Giron, Mackenzie McDonald, Austin Krajicek, and Rajeev Ram, delivered a commanding performance from start to finish.
Marcos Giron set the tone with a dominant 6-2, 6-2 victory over Tseng Chun-hsin, swiftly followed by Michelsen’s 7-6(4), 6-3 triumph against Wu Tung-lin.
In doubles action, the formidable duo of Krajicek and Ram held their ground, overcoming Ray Ho and Hsu Yu-hsiou with a 6-4, 7-6(4) win.
Mackenzie McDonald then delivered the finishing blow, clinching the tie with a 6-2, 6-3 win over Huang Tsung-hao.
With this triumph, Team USA advances to the second round, set to take place from September 12-14, 2025, against the Czech Republic.
Fritz and Shelton Lead the Celebration
While neither Taylor Fritz nor Ben Shelton played in the tie, the American stars wasted no time in celebrating their nation’s success. Both players took to Instagram stories to share their excitement, reposting the official victory announcement and expressing their pride for the squad.
Fritz, currently the top-ranked American, has been a pillar of Team USA’s Davis Cup efforts, while Shelton, a rising force in men’s tennis, continues to bring fresh energy to the American ranks. Their enthusiastic support further fueled the team spirit, proving that USA’s tennis unity extends far beyond the court.
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