Ecuador won the Davis Cup against Monaco 3-1, which was played on September 15 and 16 at the Monte Carlo Country Club, and next year they will play in playoffs from World Group 1.

Emilio Gómez’s victory in three sets (6-1, 1-6, 6-1) against local Valentin Vacheroto sealed the victory of the Ecuadorian, who will now await his opponent in the new series at the end of January.

Emilio’s game defined the series. The start of the Ecuadorian was good: he won the first set 6-1. But in the first one games in the second set, which was favorable for Vachelot, the match was briefly interrupted due to rain.

After more than an hour, the match continued, but it got complicated after the recovery from the domestic tennis, which brought the set to a score of 6-1.

However, Emilio’s revenge would come in this match and in this set. Encouraged by the Ecuadorian fans, he managed to be tougher in his game and defeated his opponent convincingly 6-1.

Pairs: the key point

Before Emilio’s match, the pair of Gonzalo Escobar and Diego Hidalgo gave Ecuador a crucial point to be one step away from their presence in 2024. playoffs from World Group I.

Gonzalo and Diego played good tennis 6-4, 6-2 to beat Hugo Nys and Romain Arneod, who played better ranking ATP in pairs. (D)