Roberto Bautista Agut Leads Spain into Davis Cup Quarterfinals

Bautista Agut Wins Decisive Match Against Croatia

Roberto Bautista Agut has led Spain into the Davis Cup quarterfinals with a hard-fought victory over Croatia's Borna Gojo in the decisive match of their Davis Cup tie.

Bautista Agut, ranked 10th in the world, battled for three hours and 44 minutes before finally overcoming Gojo 6-4, 3-6, 6-3, 6-7 (5), 6-4. The win gave Spain an insurmountable 3-1 lead in the best-of-five tie.

The match was a back-and-forth affair, with both players trading breaks and holding serve throughout the contest. Bautista Agut eventually broke through in the fifth set, winning the final three games to seal the victory.

Spain to Face Serbia in Quarterfinals

Spain will now face Serbia in the quarterfinals, which will be held in Valencia, Spain, from December 22-24. Serbia defeated Kazakhstan 3-2 in their Davis Cup tie to advance to the quarterfinals.

Spain will be looking to win their sixth Davis Cup title, while Serbia will be seeking their second title. The two nations have met once before in the Davis Cup, with Spain winning 3-2 in the 2013 semifinals.

Bautista Agut's Strong Performance

Bautista Agut has been a key player for Spain in the Davis Cup this year. He has won all three of his singles matches and has yet to lose a set.

The 34-year-old is a veteran of the Davis Cup, having made his debut in 2009. He has helped Spain reach the final twice, in 2011 and 2019, but has yet to win the title.