Kwon Soon-woo is happy after defeating Troungelity as a second singles runner in the final round of the 2026 Davis Cup Tennis Tournament held at Gijang Gymnasium in Busan on the 7th. Provided by Korea Tennis Association
The Korean men’s tennis team shared one win each with Argentina on the first day of the national competition Davis Cup.
Korea, led by coach Jeong Jong-sam, finished the first and second singles matches with 1 win and 1 loss on the first day of the home match against Argentina in the first round (4 singles, 1 doubles) of the final qualifying round (qualifier) of the 2026 Davis Cup Tennis Tournament held at Gijang Gymnasium in Busan on the 7th.
The team that wins this first round will compete with the winner of the Netherlands-India match to advance to the quarterfinals in September, and if they lose, they will be relegated to World Group 1.
Coach Jeong Jong-sam commented, “I was expecting two wins today, but Jeong Hyeon lost very unfortunately. That’s why I’m so sorry.”
Jeong Hyeon. Provided by Korea Tennis Association
Jeong Hyeon (392nd, Gimpo City Hall), who played 1st singles, lost 1-2 (6-2, 5-7, 6-7) to his opponent’s ace, Thiago Agustin Tyrante (95th). He was ahead 3-1 in the third set tiebreak, but conceded five runs and allowed a match point. Jeong Hyeon chased down to 5-6 during his serve, but eventually lost the last point and took a knee.
Jeong Hyeon said, “I lacked skill,” and added, “I recently returned from an injury and played with a little loss of sense, so I made a few mistakes and felt pressured. I seemed to waver a lot at important moments and couldn’t handle it well.”
Kwon Soon-woo is giving a raised hand salute after defeating Trungelity on the 7th. Provided by Korea Tennis Association
Kwon Soon-woo (343rd, Armed Forces Athletic Corps), who played in the second singles, defeated Marco Trungelliti (134th) 2-0 (7-6, 6-2) to bring the match to square one. Kwon Soon-woo led 4-0 in the first set tiebreak, but caught up to 6-6, but took the momentum by winning two points in a row. The second set was easily won 6-2, giving hope to the national team.
Kwon Soon-woo said, “It’s been a while since I faced a player who plays irregularly. I’m not satisfied with today’s performance,” and added, “I would be grateful if you could support me tomorrow as well.”
On the 8th, the doubles team of Nam Ji-seong (164th place, hereinafter referred to as doubles rankings, Dangjin City Hall) and Park Eui-seong (224th place, Daegu City Hall) will face the group of Gido Andreozzi (32nd place) and Federico Agustín Gomes (134th place), and the 3rd and 4th singles matches will take place alternately in the 1st and 2nd singles matches.
Reporter Lee Hyeong-seok
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