(Reuters) -Belgium claimed a bizarre victory over Chile in the Davis Cup on Sunday, while France and Spain also came through the first qualifying round. Chile and Belgium were tied after Saturday's singles rubbers,

Spain led 2-0 after Pedro Martinez and Roberto Carballes Baena won singles matches on Saturday. On Sunday, Martinez joined forces with Jaume Munar to carve out a hard-fought 6-4, 7-5 win over Dominic Stricker and Marc-Andrea Huesler in the doubles.

France's quest for their first Davis Cup crown since 2017 continued on Sunday after the country's top male tennis players beat their Brazilian coutnereparts 4-0 to reach the second round of the

France delighted their fans in Orléans. In the first round of the Davis Cup play-offs, Les Bleus overcame Brazil 4-0, thanks

The Davis Cup second round picture is becoming a little clearer after France and Spain secured victories, joining Australia in advancing.

Davis Cup heavyweights Australia and the United States eased through the first qualifying round on Saturday but Britain were knocked out as Japan hit back from 2-1 down to win 3-2, while Denmark staged a dramatic comeback to overcome Serbia.