In a thrilling encounter held in Tsaghkadzor, the Armenian men’s national tennis team secured a 2-1 victory against San Marino in their second match of the Davis Cup Europe Group IV, showcasing strong performances and determination on home soil.
The Armenian men’s national tennis team faced San Marino on Tuesday, achieving a notable 2-1 victory in their second match of the Davis Cup Europe Group IV. The tournament, hosted in Tsaghkadzor, marks Armenia’s return to Davis Cup matches after an 18-year hiatus.
Davit Poghosyan set the tone for Armenia with an impressive straight-sets win against San Marino’s Leonardo Bartoletti, finishing the match with scores of 6-4, 6-1. However, the match took a turn when Armenian player Avetik Ghazaryan had to retire from his singles match due to injury, allowing San Marino to level the competition.
The tie was ultimately decided in a doubles match, where Armenian duo Samvel Aghayan and Mikayel Avanesyan clinched victory with a decisive 6-4, 6-3 win over Filippo Tommesani and Umberto Vanucci. This victory places Armenia at a commendable 2-0 in the tournament, having previously defeated Andorra 3-0.
As the Davis Cup continues, Armenia competes against teams including Iceland, Albania, and Malta, with the upcoming match against Malta expected to be crucial for promotional aspirations to Group III. The positive start on home soil has energized the Armenian squad, as they aim for continued success in the tournament.