Canada and Netherlands Advance to Davis Cup Quarter-Finals; Italy Tops Group A
The Davis Cup quarter-finals are set for November 19-24 in Malaga, with eight teams securing their spots for the knockout stage. Canada and the Netherlands have joined Italy, Spain, Australia, the United States, Germany, and Argentina in the final rounds.
Canada Secures Quarter-Final Spot
In Manchester, Canada sealed their place in the quarter-finals with a convincing 2-1 victory over Britain. Denis Shapovalov set the tone with a dominant 6-0, 7-5 win against Dan Evans, and Felix Auger-Aliassime followed with a tight 7-6(8), 7-5 triumph over Jack Draper. Although Britain won the doubles match, the result was not enough to advance. Shapovalov celebrated the win with ice cream on court, highlighting his focus and composure despite a lively home crowd of around 15,000.
Italy Tops Group A
In Bologna, Italy led Group A with a 2-0 victory over the Netherlands. Matteo Berrettini defeated Botic van de Zandschulp 3-6, 6-4, 6-4, and Flavio Cobolli overcame Tallon Griekspoor 7-6(4), 4-6, 6-3. Despite the loss, the Netherlands advanced as runners-up after Wesley Koolhof and Van de Zandschulp won the doubles match 7-6(6), 7-5.
Spain Triumphs Without Alcaraz
Spain, resting world number three Carlos Alcaraz, secured a 2-1 win over Australia in Valencia. Pablo Carreno Busta won his singles match against Jordan Thompson 2-6, 6-2, 7-6(3), while Alexei Popyrin defeated Pedro Martinez 6-4, 6-4 to level the tie. The deciding doubles match saw Marcel Granollers and Pedro Martinez clinch victory with a 5-7, 6-4, 6-4 win over Matthew Ebden and Max Purcell.
Chile Ends Campaign on a High
In Zhuhai, Chile concluded their campaign with a 2-1 win over Slovakia, although both teams were already out of contention.
The final draw for the quarter-finals will take place later this week, determining the match-ups for the Davis Cup showdown in Malaga.
