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Argentina advances to Davis Cup finals after thrilling victory over Kazakhstan

Jannik Sinner of Italy returns the ball to Alex de Minaur of Australia during a Davis Cup final tennis match between Australia and Italy in Malaga, Spain, Sunday, Nov. 26, 2023. (AP Photo/Manu Fernan

Argentina, Belgium, the Czech Republic, and France emerged victorious in the Davis Cup qualifying round, securing their spots in the finals group stage. It was an intense competition that saw Argentina narrowly defeat Kazakhstan 3-2, with Sebastian Baez delivering an impressive comeback to edge out Dmitry Popko.

Baez, a rising talent at the age of 23, showcased his skills on the court, ranked at a career-high No. 25. His recent success includes reaching the third round of the Australian Open, where he faced off against eventual champion Jannik Sinner. On the other side, Popko, 27, has struggled in his attempts to qualify for a Grand Slam tournament, currently ranked at No. 338.

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