Canada's Galarneau, Diallo notch upset victories, beat Italy in Davis ...
Canadian Alexis Galarneau talks after his Davis Cup win over Italy's Lorenzo Sonego, explains what was key to his victory, and how his past experience at the Davis Cup helped him.
September 13, 2023, 11:52 AM
September 13, 2023, 11:52 AM
Gabriel Diallo defeated Lorenzo Musetti 7-5, 6-4 to complete a 2-0 victory for defending champion Canada in a tie against Italy in the Davis Cup Finals on Wednesday.
The 21-year-old Montreal native hit 10 aces and had zero double faults in the one-hour 23-minute match. Diallo also broke on two of his three chances, while holding the world No. 18 Musetti without a breakpoint opportunity.
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Alexis Galarneau of Laval, Que., got the show going with a 7-6 (8), 6-4 win over Lorenzo Sonego in the opening match.
Canada is set to face Sweden on Thursday before wrapping up Group A play on Saturday against Chile.
The top two teams from the four groups advance to the knockout stage which will take place Nov. 21-26 in Malaga, Spain.
Canada won the Davis Cup last year for the first time since 1913.
