Alexis Galarneau replaces injured Milos Raonic on Canada's Davis Cup roster

Alexis Galarneau will replace the injured Milos Raonic on the Canadian roster at next week's Davis Cup group stage in Manchester, England.

The world No. 220 from Laval, Que., joins a lineup that includes Montreal's Felix Auger-Aliassime, Denis Shapovalov of Richmond Hill, Ont., Montreal's Gabriel Diallo and Vasek Pospisil of Vernon, B.C.

Raonic, a former world No. 3 who's currently ranked 228th, recently suffered a broken toe, Tennis Canada said Wednesday in a news release.

"It is unfortunate that Milos will be unable to join us in Manchester for the Davis Cup group stage," said team captain Frank Dancevic. "We wish him the best in his recovery. We are blessed with great strength in depth, and so are delighted to welcome a player of Alexis' quality to the team.

"As he has shown in the past, Alexis can be relied upon to produce a very high level, and he will be an extremely valuable addition to our roster."

Canada, the lone seeded team in Group D, will open play Tuesday against Argentina at the AO Arena. Canada will play Finland on Sept. 12 before taking on host Great Britain on Sept. 15.

Galarneau made his Davis Cup debut in a qualifier tie against the Netherlands in 2022. Canada went on to win its first Davis Cup title later that year.

The 25-year-old won two singles and two doubles rubbers in group stage play last year as Canada secured a berth in the Final 8. Canada was eliminated by Finland in the quarterfinals.

"Playing for Canada has always brought out the best in me so I'm thrilled to be invited to join the team in Manchester," Galarneau said. "I want to wish Milos a speedy recovery, but I'll do my best to make Canada proud and can't wait to play in front of a great crowd in Manchester."

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