Bergs collided with Garin after celebrating a break of serve at 5-5 in the third set, and after the latter refused to resume play, he received a game penalty for consecutive time violations to lose the match.

The former world No. 1 was forced to retire from the 2025 Australian Open semifinals due to the same injury as Serbia prepares to face Denmark in Davis Cup qualifying this weekend.

The team competition ends a three-year stint in Malaga, Spain, and relocates to the home turf of reigning champ Italy, whose Jannik Sinner-led squad won the 2024 title.

“He never sets limits, and always wants to improve," said the rejuvenated Matteo Berrettini, who was also a key contributor in Malaga.

Sinner defeated Tallon Griekspoor in straight sets after Matteo Berrettini defeated Botic van de Zandschulp to make Italy the first country to win back-to-back titles in more than a decade.

The Dutch No. 1 followed up Botic van de Zandschulp's three-set win with his own gritty performance against Germany's Jan-Lennard Struff Friday.

No-look backhand pass in a must-win moment? No problem.

A lineup change favoring Ben Shelton and Tommy Paul didn't 'surprise' Australia as the U.S. captain hoped going into a deciding rubber.

Australia awaits the defending champions with a ticket to the final up for grabs in Malaga.

Olympic champion Matthew Ebden and Jordan Thompson held off Tommy Paul and Ben Shelton to secure a 2-1 victory over Team USA in the quarterfinals.

Captain David Ferrer has many lineup possibilities to consider at Rafa's farewell event in Malaga.