A remarkable achievement for the Akomba. Madagascar has secured its ticket for promotion to Group IV of the Davis Cup next year. The Malagasy men’s tennis team defeated Gabon (2-1) on Saturday during the first semi-final of Group V in Brazzaville.
The two teams were tied after the two singles matches. In the first match, Valentin Rakondrasoa was defeated by Hervé Antchandié 0-2 (6-3, 6-3). Madagascar bounced back through Antso Rakotondramanga, who beat Lyold Obiang Ondo 2-0 (6-0, 6-2).
The two nations were forced into a deciding doubles match. Antso Rakotondramanga and Lucas Andriamasilalao defeated Hervé Antchandie and Lyold Obiang Ondo 2-1 (2-6, 7-6, 6-2) in this decisive encounter.
The Akomba remain undefeated since the start of this African zone tournament. Madagascar recorded three consecutive victories during the group stage, successively beating Mauritania (3-0) and Ethiopia (3-0).
Captured & Published at: 2026-07-26 08:38:40 (Madagascar Local Time EAT)
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