The Czech Republic defeated the United States to advance to the Davis Cup Final 8, as U.S. Open finalist Ben Shelton and Learner Tien lost their singles matches on Saturday. Jakub Mensik overcame Shelton with scores of 5-7, 6-4, 6-3, leveling the best-of-five series at 2-2. Jiri Lehecka then secured victory for the Czechs, defeating Tien 6-3, 7-5 in the decisive match.