The Netherlands surprised two of the highest-ranked Americans in men’s tennis and upset the United States 2–1 Thursday, September 14, on the third day of the Davis Cup Finals group stage.
In Group D action in Split, Croatia, Botic van de Zandschulp took down Tommy Paul 7–6 (2), 6–2 before Tallon Griekspoor outlasted Frances Tiafoe 6–3, 6–7 (7), 7–6 (3) to secure the Dutch win.