Collignon, Bergs lift Belgium past France in Davis Cup Semifinals – Tennis now

By Richard Pagliaro | Tuesday, November 18, 2025
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Raphael Collignon no going back Zou Bergs Played closer to Belgium Closer to Belgium Back to the Davis Cup Semifinals.
World No. 43 Bergs saved two set points in the second set on report Arthur Rindennech 6-3, 7-6 (4) Belchium’s 2-0 victory over France in today’s France Davis Cumpet Quarterfinan Clashfinal in Bologna.
“It’s just a few points [difference]but I’m very proud of what I did and what Raphael did in the game in front of me, “said Bergs.” It’s just something you can’t explain, the feeling before the competition, it’s very different.
“I have a team and the fans give me support all together and we work for me … If I don’t win it’s ok we’ll get another chance [in doubles]. I’m proud of us. “
Dismissal of Pride and Prejudice Collignon played a Davis Cup Hero and the encounter went from being put down to victory Korean Moutet 2-6, 7-5, 7-5 in an exciting opening match. The Bergs followed up with a win over Rindennech giving Belgium an Insurmountable Lead in the best QuarterFinal.
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Collignon, who bowled both singles matches in Australia’s much-anticipated win in Australia in September, also showed great composure under pressure today.
The left-handed Moutet, who rarely meets a tactical shooting plan that he did not take, will release his natyty Shot decision that serves 5-6 to force the second-ranked child. Moutet, who had a great atmosphere of the open court, needed just to put the ball over the net 15-all to win the point. Instead, Moutet misjudged an inside attempt, falling into the 15-30 hole. A calm complignon took that approach to life and broke 30 down to force the final set.
“I think maybe I was a little bit lucky that he chose to do this 6-5 because it was difficult for me,” said Corlignon. “I wasn’t playing well. He was in charge of the game.”
In the Decider, Collignon Won 24 of 25 points, focusing on five loves, including a 6-5 hold to change the pressure on the left shoulder.
Working down the game towel, Moutet stepped up again and double-faulted into the net as Belgium took a 1-0 lead.
“When I saw his throw, because he put the ball to the left, and I thought it was in the net,” said Collignon. “When he double-faulted at match point, I was tight. I wanted to say thank you so much.”
Now, Belgium head into Friday’s qualifiers where they will face two-time defending champions or Austria for the final spot on Sunday.
The Bergs worked for the match at 5-4, but sent a long time when Rindennech got back on level terms.
Working at 5-6, the Bergs saved the first set point when Fulenman promised a comeback and were denied another set point when Rindenech promised a meeting earlier.
Berhand Bergs backhand passed gave him a small break and a 3-2 Timebreaker lead. The Bergs forced a first down which made it 5-2. Rirernech, who strengthened a little earlier, entered the declared position to strengthen the points of the Belgian match.
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In his second game, Bergs danced around a backhand and fired a low winner to finish.



