The Davis Cup final between defending champions France and Croatia will take place in Lille from 23 to 25 November. The semi-final between France and Spain (3-2) had already taken place in the northern French city.
Croatia also beat the USA 3-2 in Zadar. In contrast to France, the team around Marin Cilic had to tremble to the last single. And also there until the end, until Borna Coric had won on sand against Frances Tiafoe in five sets.
France has won the Davis Cup ten times. For the Croatians, who last failed Argentina in the final in 2016, it would be their second success after 2005. Last year, the French had been successful in the final against Belgium, also in Lille. Despite an outstanding David Goffin on the side of the guests.
In 2014, the French played Switzerland in Lille. However, this did not prevent Stan Wawrinka and Roger Federer from winning the trophy for the first time for the Swiss.
Lille will experience the last Davis Cup game in the old mode before the reform comes into force in 2019.