Canada won, for the first time in its history, the Davis Cup tennis tournament after defeating Australia (2-0) in the final match held today, Sunday, at the Jose Martin Carpena Palace in Malaga, thanks to the victories in the singles matches of Denis Shapovalov. and Felix Auger-Aliassime.
Canada is Davis Cup champion!!! 🇨🇦🏆
🙌🤟 They beat Australia 2-0 and celebrated the title for the first time in their history. #DavisCup #ByRakuten Yo @TennisCanada pic.twitter.com/5B3nLeAq8E
– Davis Cup (@CopaDavis) November 27, 2022
Denis Shapovalov defeated Australian Thanasi Kokkinakis (6-2, 6-4) in one hour and 29 minutes in the first match of the final, while Felix Auger-Aliassime also defeated Alex de Minaur in two sets (6-3, 6). -4).
“It's very difficult to explain the emotions. These guys and I, with the exception of the older Vasek, grew up together in Canada and dream of winning the Davis Cup, for me personally and I think for everyone. It's an impressive moment,” commented world number six Felix Auger-Aliassime, who gave the deciding point to Canada. For my country.”
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For his part, Shapovalov, who gave Canada the first point after losing in singles to Italy and Germany, admitted that he is “living a dream.” “Two years ago it would have been difficult to lose and be left so empty,” he said.
Canada was playing its second round last In 3 years, after losing in 2019 to Spain in Madrid.
“It's a historic moment for us. I'm so proud! How much effort they put in. They left their lives on the field. Everyone who helped us, the fans were amazing. I don't know how to describe it. To be a part of this is amazing. A historic day for Canada,” Captain Frank Dancevich celebrated.
