The Blues have at least saved the honor.
After losing to Germany (2-1) then Australia (2-1), the French team beat Belgium this Saturday for their last match of the group stage of the Davis Cup in Hamburg ( Germany).
In an opposition without stake because the two selections were already eliminated, the Habs got the better of their opponents by winning the last decisive double.
The French pair composed of Nicolas Mahut and Arthur Rinderknech dominated the Red Devils Joran Vliegen and Sander Gillé in two sets (6-3, 7-6).
Earlier in the day, Richard Gasquet had brought the first point to his team by winning at the expense of Michael Geerts (6-3, 6-3).
But David Goffin had allowed the Belgians to equalize thanks to his victory over Benjamin Bonzi in three sets (6-3, 5-7, 6-3), pushing the two teams into the decisive third match.
Since the new Davis Cup formula in 2019, France has never qualified for the quarter-finals.
She has just ended her campaign with a 3rd elimination in a row in the group stage.
A heart-warming 2-1 victory against Belgium đź’™
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"Meetings in this state, with the cold, practically outside, with very few spectators... All the authorities have to come together to find the best formula, to rediscover the spirit of the Davis Cup , squeals the captain of the Blues SĂ©bastien Grosjean for L'Equipe.
Apart from one or two meetings, there is no one.
The conditions were difficult for everyone, it was less than 10 degrees.
We have to find the right formula, maybe spread the matches over two years.
The public must participate in the competition.
I played France-Belgium or Belgium-France with great atmosphere because they are two great Davis Cup nations.
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