Canada won its first Davis Cup title on Sunday, beating Australia behind victories from Denis Shapovalov and Felix Auger-Aliassime.
Montreal's Auger-Aliassime beat Australia's Alex de Minaur 6-4, 6-3 on Sunday to clinch Canada's firstShapovalov, from Richmond Hill, Ont., won Canada's first singles match — 6-2, 6-4 over Thanasi Kokkinakis — on Sunday.
Shapovalov had dropped both his singles matches this week and needed treatment on his back during a three-set loss Saturday in the semifinals to Italy’s Lorenzo Sonego that lasted 3 hours, 15 minutes. But the left-hander moved quickly around the court Sunday, setting up angles to put away winners while racing to a 4-0 lead in the first set.
" definitely happy to get a singles win for the team. You know, I felt close the last two matches. The games have been good, but just wasn't able to get over the finish line," said Shapovalov. Auger-Aliassime then finished off his superb second half of the season by completing a perfect week in Spain. He twice had kept the Canadians alive after Shapovalov dropped the opening singles match, and on Saturday he replaced his weary teammate to join Vasek Pospisil for the decisive doubles point.final appearance in four years.
A Canadian squad featuring Shapovalov, Auger-Aliassime and Vasek Pospisil advanced to the 2019 final, where it lost 2-0 to Spain.This report by The Canadian Press was first published Nov. 27, 2022
South Africa Latest News, South Africa Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Canada beats Australia to claim first Davis Cup championshipMontreal\u0027s Felix Auger\u002DAliassime beat Australia\u0027s Alex de Minaur 6\u002D4, 6\u002D3 on Sunday to clinch Canada\u0027s first Davis Cup championship.
Read more »
Auger-Aliassime leads Canada into Davis Cup final showdown with AustraliaFelix Auger-Aliassime won a key singles match, then teamed with Vasek Pospisil for a clinching doubles victory as Canada advanced to the Davis Cup final with a 2-1 win over Italy on Saturday.
Read more »
Auger-Aliassime leads Canada into Davis Cup final showdown with AustraliaAfter getting into the final rounds through the back door, Canada is now headed to the Davis Cup championship tie for the second time in the last three tournaments.
Read more »
Felix Auger-Aliassime keeps Canada alive against Italy in Davis Cup semisAuger-Aliassime sent over a dozen aces as he beat Lorenzo Musetti 6-3 6-4 to level their Davis Cup semi-final tie with Italy
Read more »
Auger-Aliassime, Shapovalov give Canada 1st Davis Cup titleCanada won its first Davis Cup title on Sunday, beating Australia behind victories from Denis Shapovalov and Felix Auger-Aliassime.
Read more »
WORLD CUP LIVE: Canada scores first ever World Cup goal, takes early lead over CroatiaJoin us at 11 a.m. ET as Canada plays its second World Cup stage game in Qatar, taking on Croatia.
Read more »