In a thrilling day of Davis Cup action, Denis Shapovalov and Felix Auger-Aliassime led Canada to a resounding 3-0 victory over Finland in Manchester, England. Shapovalov impressed with a 7-6 (2), 6-2 win over Eero Vasa, while Auger-Aliassime followed up with a dominant 6-2, 6-3 victory over Otto Virtanen.
The duo’s strong performances not only secured the win for the 2022 Davis Cup champions but also exacted revenge for last year’s quarterfinal loss to Finland. With Shapovalov and Auger-Aliassime teaming up in the doubles match, they sealed the deal with a 6-2, 7-5 triumph over Virtanen and Harri Heliovaara.
Meanwhile, the drama continued in Valencia, Spain, where Tomas Machac’s unfortunate injury woes continued. After retiring against Carlos Alcaraz on Wednesday due to cramps, Machac was forced to retire once again, this time against Australia’s Alexei Popyrin. The Czech player lasted just six minutes on the court before succumbing to his injury, leaving Australia with a commanding 2-0 lead.
Despite Machac’s troubles, Australia, along with Canada and Germany, remained unbeaten in the group stage of the Davis Cup Finals. Germany put on a dominant display against Chile, sweeping them aside with a 3-0 victory. With the competition heating up, fans can expect more exciting matchups and unexpected twists as the Davis Cup action unfolds.