Match Report
Bergs, Collignon hearth Belgium to victory in opposition to France at Davis Cup Finals
Belgium will face Italy or Austria within the semi-finals
November 18, 2025
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Zizou Bergs in motion on Tuesday in Italy.
By ATP Employees
Belgium booked its spot within the semi-finals on the Davis Cup Finals on Tuesday in Bologna, the place it defeated France 2-0 due to victories from Raphael Collignon and Zizou Bergs.
Within the opening match of the tie, the No. 86 participant within the PIF ATP Rankings Collignon downed Corentin Moutet 2-6, 7-5, 7-5 to place his nation forward. Bergs then beat Shanghai finalist Arthur Rinderknech 6-3, 7-6(4), to offer Belgium an unassailable 2-0 benefit.
Bergs recovered from failing to serve out the match at 5-3 to finally triumph within the second-set tie-break after one hour and 34 minutes. Belgium earned its place on the Remaining 8 with a exceptional 3-2 victory away in Australia throughout September’s second-round qualifiers.
Belgium will face two-time defending champion Italy or Austria within the semi-finals on Friday. Belgium is a two-time finalist on the Davis Cup, reaching the title match in 2015 and 2017. The championship match at this yr’s occasion takes place on Sunday.
