Liam Draxl earns win to put Canada up 1-0 on France in Davis Cup tie
Draxl hit nine aces and saved all three break points to put Canada ahead before Félix Auger-Aliassime faced Quentin Halys.
- Liam Draxl defeated Arthur Rinderknech 6-2, 7-5 in Friday's opening singles match of the tie, giving Canada an early advantage at the Videotron Centre in Quebec City.
- Quebec City hosts the Davis Cup competition, where Canada and France are facing off in a series of matches to determine the tie winner.
- Draxl recorded nine aces and converted three of his 10 break-point chances while saving all three of Rinderknech's break-point opportunities in the match.
- Canada takes an early lead in the Davis Cup tie, establishing momentum as the schedule of matches continues throughout the series.
- Later on Friday, Montreal's Felix Auger-Aliassime is scheduled to face Quentin Halys in the second singles match of the tie.
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Liam Draxl strikes first for Canada in Davis Cup tie, earning win for 1-0 lead on France
Liam Draxl got Canada on the board in its Davis Cup tie against France, defeating Arthur Rinderknech 6-2, 7-5 in the first singles match on Friday at the Videotron Centre in Quebec City.
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Liam Draxl earns win to put Canada up 1-0 on France in Davis Cup tie
QUÉBEC - Liam Draxl got Canada on the board in its Davis Cup tie against France.
Canada will cross with France on Friday and Saturday as part of the second round of the Davis Cup qualifications. A place in the final is at stake. Here's all you need to know about this duel.
Canadian captain Frank Dancevic will be without Denis Shapovalov (ranked 50th), who is reported injured, Gabriel Diallo (ranked 125th), still hampered by a groin strain, and Alexis Galarneau (ranked 176th). He will have to rely on a new-look squad, led by world number 5 Félix Auger-Aliassime, to face France on Friday and Saturday in Quebec City.
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