Rob Steckley explains how Denis Shapovalov is elevating his game despite losing to Rafael Nadal in the Davis Cup final.
World No. 1 Rafael Nadal defeated Denis Shapovalov 6-3, 7-6 (7) on Sunday to give Spain its sixth Davis Cup title and deny Canada its first.
Frank Dancevic credited Felix Auger-Aliassime and Denis Shapovalov, along with the rest of the Canadian players, for their Davis Cup journey despite falling to Spain in the final.
Rafael Nadal beat Denis Shapovalov after an intense tiebreak in the Davis Cup final, giving Spain the victory over Canada.
Canada’s run at the Davis Cup, despite the result, was almost like a cherry on top, solidifying the nation’s ability to compete at sports’ highest level.
Rob Steckley and Brad Fay look at Felix Auger-Aliassime’s performance against Roberto Bautista-Agut and why this loss in the Davis Cup final should motivate him further.
Roberto Bautista-Agut left the Davis Cup after his father passed away, and just three days later returned to beat Felix Auger-Aliassime to give Spain a 1-0 lead in the final.
The revamped Davis Cup comes to an end with organizers calling the new event a success but admitting “tweaks” are needed to improve the competition going forward.
Felix Auger-Aliassime will make his Davis Cup Finals debut for Canada on Sunday in the first singles rubber against Spain.
