Madrid: Alex de Minaur and Alexei Popyrin send Australia into the Davis Cup final for a second successive year after winning their singles matches in a 2-0 win over Finland on Friday in Malaga, Spain.

Alexei Popyrin beat Otto Virtanen 7-6 (5), 6-2 in the first semifinal match before De Minaur eased past Emil Ruusuvuori 6-4, 6-3.

“For us this cup is a priority, we do everything we can to represent Australia, with pride and passion,” said De Minaur.

Australia, who last won the tournament in 2003, will play against the winner between Serbia and Italy in Sunday’s final.