Virginia men’s tennis senior Chris Rodesch played a essential function in major Luxembourg to victory against Slovenia in a Davis Cup Globe Group II tie. The match took spot at the Tenis Center Tivoli in Ljubljana, Slovenia. Soon after Rodesch lost a singles match on Friday and his teammate, Florida State alum Alex Knaff, secured a win, the two nations entered Saturday’s play tied at 1-1.

In the doubles match on Saturday, Rodesch and Knaff emerged victorious with a 7-five, six-four win, providing their nation a two-1 lead. Having said that, Knaff was narrowly defeated in the singles match, equalizing the score at two-two. To choose the tie, Rodesch took on Bor Artnak in the final singles match and emerged triumphant with a six-two, 7-six (three) victory. This secured a three-two win for Luxembourg.

As a outcome of their victory, Luxembourg, along with 11 other nations who won their Globe Group II ties, will compete in the Globe Group I Play-offs in 2024. This is Rodesch’s fourth time representing Luxembourg in Davis Cup ties, with an general singles record of 7-six and a doubles record of five-three.

In other Davis Cup action, UVA alum Alexander Ritschard is aspect of the Swiss Group competing in the Finals Group Stage. Switzerland is grouped with France, Terrific Britain, and Australia in Group B.