Daniel Altmaier's remarkable feat at the Davis Cup Finals has left tennis fans in awe. In a high-stakes encounter against Botic van de Zandschulp, Altmaier showcased his extraordinary skills with a shot that will be remembered for years to come.

Altmaier's Match Point Save - A Tennis Masterpiece

Opening Contest at Germany's Davis Cup Semi-final

Daniel Altmaier and Botic van de Zandschulp stepped onto the court in the opening contest of Germany's Davis Cup semi-final tie against the Netherlands. Van de Zandschulp had made a significant impact by beating Rafael Nadal in his final career match earlier this week, aiming to carry that momentum into the last four. The Dutchman took the first set with relative ease, but a fierce fightback from the German sent the pair into a second-set tiebreak.This tiebreak lasted an astonishing 30 points, just a few shy of Ben Shelton and Thanasi Kokkinakis' record-breaking tiebreak on Thursday. Altmaier eventually managed to take the match to a decider, saving five match points along the way, one of which could potentially be named 'shot of the week'.

Down Match Point - A Stunning Comeback

Down by match point against Van de Zandschulp, Altmaier produced a shot that stunned everyone. Many fans took to X to express their amazement at this incredible save. One fan said, "Altmaier did it again. Doing crazy things." Another praised the German, stating, "Altmaier is so talented, just hope he puts it all together." One fan couldn't believe their eyes, exclaiming, "That first match point save from Altmaier was ridiculous." And another added, "What a set of tennis for Altmaier, literally wow." Several other fans couldn't help but praise the 26-year-old German for saving five match points en route to winning the second set. They said, "What a fightback this was from Altmaier, played some awesome volleys in that tiebreak." Another fan commented, "Not sure how Altmaier is in the match, but may spoil the Dutch party." And one fan simply said, "Respect Altmaier."

Deciding Set Drama

The deciding set was filled with even more drama as Van de Zandschulp needed several more match points before securing the victory with a score of 6-4 6-7 (12-14), 6-3. Despite the Dutchman's success, the Netherlands are now just one win away from their first-ever Davis Cup final. Jan Lennard Struff will now take on Tallon Griekspoor in the second singles tie, with the possibility of a doubles decider later on Friday evening. If the Dutch can achieve this, they will make history by reaching the final.

Best Dutch Performances at Davis Cup Since 2000

After facing disappointment in the quarter-final stage in the last two seasons, the Netherlands have already equaled their best ever result at the Davis Cup. However, they are hoping to go one better and reach Sunday's final. The winner of Italy and Australia will await in the final, either the defending champions or the second most successful nation in the history of the competition. This presents a tough challenge for the Dutch side.