Nikolas David Ionel clearly lost the match against Alex Molkan (6-1, 6-1), and with this result, Slovakia won the match against Romania in the first round of Davis Cup World Group I (score 3-1).

Nicholas David IonelPhoto: Bradley Collyer / PA Images / Profimedia

Ranked 283rd in the ATP rankings, David did not have much of a chance against Alex Molkan (45th ATP – coached by Marian Vajda, Novak Djokovic’s former coach).

The game lasted an hour and 13 minutes, and our young player won only two games.

It will be recalled that on Friday Nicholas David Ionel defeated Norbert Gombos with a score of 6-7(4), 7-5, 6-4, and Marius Kopil defeated Alex Molkan with a score of 7-5, 6-1.

Know:

  • With this victory, Slovakia will play in the 2023 Davis Cup finals qualifiers, while Romania will play in the World Group 1 playoffs.