Incredible Carreno-Busta: Trailing 1-6 in the tie-break, he brings Spain to within one match of the final!

Trailing 1-6 in a tie-break that seemed lost, Pablo Carreño Busta staged a stunning comeback to give Spain a crucial point against Germany in the Davis Cup semifinals.

By Arthur Millot

le 22/11/2025 à 13h24

Carreno Struff

Spain is just one step away from the final. Pablo Carreño Busta's victory over Jan-Lennard Struff (6-4, 7-6(6)) in the opening match of the 2025 Davis Cup semifinals gave the Spaniards the advantage.

Facing Germany, Ferrer's team, missing their prodigy Carlos Alcaraz, did not seem favored on paper. Since then, they are on the verge of reaching another final in this competition.

In a few moments, the match turned surreal. Carreño Busta had taken the first set but found himself trailing 1-6 in the tie-break of the second set. What followed? Five set points saved to level and win the tie-break (8-6).

Now, Spain only needs one more victory to secure qualification. Perhaps Jaume Munar's win over Alexander Zverev would send Spain to their first Davis Cup final since 2019.