Canada falls to Netherlands in Davis Cup, won't participate in finals
The Canadian Davis Cup team fell to the Netherlands 4-0 in qualifying play Saturday and won't participate in the finals.
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Tennis-Horansky keeps Slovakia alive against Italy for Davis Cup Finals spot
(Reuters) - Slovakia's Filip Horansky stunned Italy's world number 21 Lorenzo Sonego 7-6(2) 6-3 to level their qualifying tie on Friday for a place in the Davis Cup Finals later this year.
Davis Cup: No Rafael Nadal, no problem as 'super special' Carlos Alcaraz enjoys flying start
Carlos Alcaraz made a stunning start to his Davis Cup career on Friday, helping six-time champions Spain to a comfortable 2-0 lead over Romania on the first day of their qualifying tie. The 18-year-old Alcaraz, ranked 19 in the world, swept past the experienced Marius Copil 6-4, 6-3 on the clay courts of Marbella. "I was nervous, but no more than usual. Having an experience like this in the Davis Cup helps you grow as a player and as a person," said Alcaraz widely seen as his country's tennis heir apparent to Rafael Nadal who has skipped this tie.
Horansky keeps Slovakia alive against Italy for Davis Cup Finals spot
Slovakia's Filip Horansky stunned Italy's world number 21 Lorenzo Sonego 7-6(2) 6-3 to level their qualifying tie on Friday for a place in the Davis Cup Finals later this year.