Italy has qualified for the Davis Cup semifinal.
In the doubles, the Azzurri Simone Bolelli and Fabio Fognini beat the Americans Paul and Socks 6-4 6-4 to win the point to make it 2-1 over the USA.
Defeat for Lorenzo Musetti in the second singles of the Davis Cup quarterfinals against the United States in Malaga.
The blue was beaten by Taylor Fritz who prevailed with a score of 7-6 6-3.
Now Italy and the USA are at 1-1.
The decisive score for qualification will come from the doubles with Fognini and Bolelli who will play against Sock and Paul.
First point for Italy in the Davis Cup quarterfinals.
Lorenzo Sonego wins it in Malaga who beat Frances Tiafoe two sets to zero 6-3 7-6 (7) in the first match of the match against the USA.
In the second match Lorenzo Musetti (n.23 Atp) will face Taylor Fritz (n.9 Atp): in case of victory of the blue, Italy will gain access to the semifinal.