- Lucas Pouille beats Steve Darcis in straight sets 6-3, 6-1, 6-0 to give France win
- They claimed their 10th Davis Cup title after their 3-2 victory over Belgium
- Chelsea star Eden Hazard was in Lille to watch his fellow countrymen in the final
- He posted a picture on Instagram alongside Belgium top-seed David Goffin
France won their 10th Davis Cup title when Lucas Pouille crushed Steve Darcis 6-3, 6-1, 6-0 to give the hosts a 3-2 victory in the final against Belgium on Sunday.
Pouille was never threatened in the decisive rubber after David Goffin had given Belgium both their points with impressive displays in the singles.
Les Bleus, however, had more strength in depth, winning a singles match through Jo-Wilfried Tsonga on Friday and Saturday’s doubles with Richard Gasquet and Pierre-Hugues Herbert.
France celebrate after they claim their 10th Davis Cup title after a 3-2 victory over Belgium
It is their first title since they beat Australia away in 2001 before three final defeats
It is their first title since they beat Australia away in 2001 before three defeats in the final in 2002, 2010 and 2014.
Speaking after he had secured France’s victory, Pouille told atpworldtour.com: ‘This is a feeling from another world.
‘There are no words needed, just look at the atmosphere and hear the emotion.
‘I am so proud of my team, we really wanted this trophy. After 16 years, we finally got it, I’m very happy.’
World No 1 Goffin was the stand-out performer for Belgium but was unable to inspire his side to victory despite having support from a fellow countryman.
Chelsea star Eden Hazard was in Lille to give his support to Belgium ahead of the final day of matches.
He posted a picture alongside Goffin following the 26-year-old’s impressive showing in the final, where he beat Jo Wilfried-Tsonga.
The moment Lucas Pouille (pictured) beat Steve Darcis in straight sets 6-3, 6-1, 6-0
Pouille was never threatened in the decisive rubber before his teammates pile on top of him
Chelsea star Eden Hazard (left) was at the final in Lille to support Belgium star David Goffin
Fresh from Saturday’s draw against Liverpool, the Chelsea man said on Instagram: ‘Yes, David Goffin, Come on Belgium’.
The attacker will have to get over Belgium’s defeat quickly though with his next Premier League fixture on Wednesday.
Antonio Conte’s men face a visit from Swansea City as they try to keep pace with league leaders Manchester City.
Goffin beat both Pouille and Jo Wilfried-Tsonga but was unable to inspire his country to a win
Hazard (right) had just helped Chelsea comeback to draw against Liverpool on the Saturday