Bermuda's Davis Cup team has kicked off their Americas Group III competition with a stunning 2-1 victory over host nation Costa Rica in their Group A opener.
The highly anticipated clash at the Costa Rica Country Club saw Bermuda deliver a resilient performance to secure a crucial win on the opening day.
Bermuda took an early lead, with Daniel Phillips staging a remarkable comeback in his singles rubber. After losing the first set in a tie-break, Phillips battled back to defeat his Costa Rican opponent Christian Felipe Winstead 6-7, 6-4, 7-6 in a marathon match that lasted almost three hours. His tenacity secured Bermuda the crucial first point.
Costa Rica, however, drew level in the second singles match. Trey Mallory faced a tough challenge and ultimately fell in straight sets, 6-4, 7-6, after a two-hour battle against Jesse Flores. This brought the tie score to 1-1, setting up a decisive doubles rubber.
With the tie hanging in the balance, Phillips and Mallory teamed up for the doubles match, taking on Flores, and Winstead. The Bermudian pair delivered a dominant performance, securing a straight-sets victory, 6-2, 7-5. Their strong partnership sealed the 2-1 win for Bermuda, a significant upset against the host nation.
This impressive start puts Bermuda in a strong position in Group A as they continue their quest for promotion in the Davis Cup Americas Group III competition.
