Tennis
Kokkinakis Wins Decisive Match To Seal Australia's Spot In Finals
Australia was level with Hungary before the final day after world number 30 Alex de Minaur's victory was cancelled out by Marton Fucsovics' defeat of Kokkinakis.
Melbourne: Thanasi Kokkinakis held his nerve to beat Hungary's Zsombor Piros 6-4, 6-4 in the deciding qualifying singles rubber on Saturday to help Australia win the tie and seal a place in the Davis Cup Finals later this year. Australia was level with Hungary before the final day after world number 30 Alex de Minaur's victory was cancelled out by Marton Fucsovics' defeat of Kokkinakis on Friday. Hungary drew first blood on Saturday, after the doubles pair of Mate Valkusz and Fabian Marozsan eased past Luke Saville and John Peers, but De Minaur put in a solid performance to level the tie at 2-2, holding off Fucsovics for a 7-6 (4), 6-4 win.
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