Bulgaria send New Zealand to World Group Two of Davis Cup with 3-1 triumph
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- 20 Feb 2023
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Bulgaria overcame a three-hour rain delay and gritty Kiwi resistance to relegate New Zealand to World Group Two of tennis’ Davis Cup.
Spurred on by a parochial Christchurch Bulgarian community, the visitors booked a World Group 1 clash in September, triumphing 3-1 at Wilding Park on Sunday.
New Zealand gave themselves hope with experienced duo Michael Venus and Artem Sitak beginning Sunday by winning the doubles rubber in three sets. They prevailed 6-4 3-6 6-3 against Bulgarian duo Alexander Donski and Petr Nesterov to make it 2-1 in the tie. Read More…
