The Dominican Republic defeated Cuba 4 to 1 in the second round of the American Zone, Group II of the Davis Cup, marking the first time the DR has qualified for the group finals in the renowned tennis tournament. The Dominican team will next face Paraguay, who defeated Mexico to pass on to Group I in June. The victories were garnered by Jose Bernard in the singles event and by Victor Estrella and Johnson Garcia in the doubles at the Santo Domingo Tennis Club.
Victor Estrella (DOM) defeated Ricardo Chile-Fonte (CUB) with a score of 6-2, 6-2, 6-3. Johnson Garcia (DOM) defeated Lazaro Navarro-Batles (CUB) with a score of 6-4, 6-4, 7-5. Victor Estrella/Johnson Garcia (DOM) defeated Lazaro Navarro Batles/Sandor Martinez-Breijo (CUB) by 7-6(4), 7-6(5), 6-3. Jose Bernard (DOM) defeated Sandor Martinez-Breijo (CUB) by 6-2, 6-2.
Ricardo Chile-Fonte (CUB) defeated Jose Velazquez (DOM) by 6-0, 6-1.
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