The Croatian men's tennis team is currently competing in the first round of the Davis Cup World Group qualifiers against Denmark, with the team leading 2-1 following a crucial victory by Nikola Mektić and Mate Pavić. The Croatian duo showcased their dominance in the doubles match, winning convincingly against Danish players Johannes Ingildsen and Carl Emil Overbech with scores of 6-2 and 7-5. From the outset, it was clear that Mektić and Pavić were the stronger pair, consistently threatening to break the Danish serve throughout the match.

In the first set, Mektić and Pavić capitalized on their opponents' weaknesses, managing to break serve twice, both times at Ingildsen's serve. Although they faced a solitary break point, Mektić's skill allowed them to fend it off, securing their lead. As the second set progressed, the match was tightly contested until a critical moment at 2-2. The Croatian pair surged ahead to 5-2 by successfully breaking the Danish serve twice in a row. However, they stumbled slightly, losing their game while serving for the match and allowing Denmark to tie it at 5-5.

Despite this unexpected setback, Mektić and Pavić displayed resilience, quickly regaining their focus. They responded with aggressive returns, reclaiming the lead with a break for 6-5 and ultimately closing out the match on Mektić's serve. This victory places Croatia in a strong position as they prepare for the next matches in this highly competitive tournament, bringing excitement to local tennis fans in Varaždin and nationwide.