Davis Cup: Italy loses to Canada

Despite the presence of their two top players Matteo Berrettini and Fabio Fognini, the Italians' defeat against Canada was already certain after the two singles. A weak Fognini (ATP 12) lost to Pospisil (ATP 150), Berrettini lost in a marathon match against Shapovalov. After almost three hours, the 20-year-old scored his first match point. In the doubles, however, Berrettini/Fognini defeated the Canadians in three sets.

Croatia starts with defeat Defending champion Croatia, meanwhile, started the new final round of the Davis Cup competition with a defeat. The Croatians lost to Russia in Madrid on Monday evening. Andrey Rublev and Karen Khachanov scored the two points for the Russians, who will have to do without top player Daniil Medvedev in Madrid. The US Open finalist canceled at short notice due to exhaustion.

Belgium started the tournament with a win. The Belgians prevailed against Colombia. Here, too, the winner was already determined before the doubles. Steve Darcis and David Goffin took the two points for Belgium. New format The Davis Cup will be held in a new format for the first time this year. 18 teams will initially fight in six groups of three for a place in the quarter-finals. Then it continues in the co-system. The final takes place on Sunday. In the past, the traditional competition was held in four rounds with home and away games spread throughout the year. What is also new is that only two singles and one double will be played and it will only be a two-win set.

Football professional Gerard Pique from FC Barcelona wants to expand the Davis Cup in its 108th edition with his investment company Kosmos into a “great tennis show” and a “global event”. The result: Fabio Fognini – Vasek Pospisil 6:7(5), 5:7 Matteo Berrettini – Denis Shapovalov 6:7(5), 7:6(3), 6:7(5) Berrettini/Fognini – Pospisil/Shapovalov 6:2, 3:6, 6:4

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Davis Cup: Italy loses to Canada

Co-favorites Italy suffered a surprising opening defeat at the Davis Cup. The Italians lost 1-2 to Canada on Monday evening.

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