Davis Cup 2019 - Canada reach semi-finals after sinking Australia in doubles decider
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ByEurosport
Updated 22/11/2019 at 08:36 GMT
Denis Shapovalov bounced back from his singles disappointment to team up with Vasek Pospisil and steer Canada into the Davis Cup semi-finals at Australia’s expense.
Vasek Pospisil and Denis Shapovalov of Canada celebrate with Canada team captain Frank Dancevic after winning the match in the quarter final doubles match between Australia and Canada during Day Four of the 2019 Davis Cup
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Shapovalov was a set away from booking Canada’s spot in the last four after Pospisil beat John Millman 7-6(7) 6-4, but Alex De Minaur recovered to beat the Canadian 3-6 6-3 7-5 and force a doubles decider.
Starting at 11pm local time, Shapovalov and Pospisil took down John Peers and Jordan Thompson 6-4 6-4 as Canada became the first nation to reach the semis.
Canada will face the winner of Russia vs Serbia for a place in Sunday’s final.
Pospisil and Shapovalov have played in every rubber so far with captain Frank Dancevic short of options.
"It's been a pretty surreal week," said Dancevic. "I'm so proud of these guys. I mean, these two guys playing all week.
"Now that we're here, we're going to try to go all the way."
Australia, who won the last of their 28 Davis Cup crowns in 2003, were surprisingly without Nick Kyrgios, who won both his singles matches in the group-stage wins over Colombia and Belgium, and he was sorely missed.
Kyrgios, who banged down 22 aces against Belgian Steve Darcic on Wednesday, was sidelined with a collarbone injury.
Friday’s remaining three quarter-finals
Serbia's clash with Russia starts at 9:30am GMT on Friday, with the matches between Britain and Germany and hosts Spain and Argentina beginning at 16:30 GMT
Djokovic sends Serbia into Davis Cup quarter-finals
Novak Djokovic beat France's Benoit Paire to send Serbia into the Davis Cup quarter-finals.
The result means France are eliminated from the competition and Argentina progress as one of the best second-placed teams.
Djokovic coasted through the first set, breaking Paire early and holding on serve, before breaking early in the second and taking full control.
The Serbian world no 2 then breezed to a second set victory to take the match, barely breaking a sweat and looking very comfortable on court as he put his country into the next round.
Serbia's Filip Krajinovic had early given Serbia 1-0 lead by winning their opening singles rubber, beating Jo-Wilfried Tsonga 7-5 7-6.
Serbia and Argentina join Russia, Canada, Spain, Australia, Great Britain and Germany in the quarters.
With additional reporting from Reuters
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