Czech Davis Cup team trails USA 2–1 after doubles defeat

Czech tennis players Adam Pavlásek and Patrik Rikl missed four match points before losing a dramatic Davis Cup doubles match to Christian Harrison and Austin Krajicek 7–5, 3–6, 6–7 in Prague on Saturday. The defeat leaves Czechia trailing the United States 2–1 in the tie. The hosts must now win both remaining singles matches at Prague’s O2 Arena to reach the Davis Cup quarter-finals. Jakub Menšík will first face world number four Ben Shelton. If he wins, Jiří Lehečka is due to play Learner Tien in the deciding match.