Alexis Galarneau will be a part of Crew Canada on the Davis Cup Group Stage from September 10-15, changing the injured Milos Raonic. Galarneau will hyperlink up with captain Frank Dancevic, and teammates Félix Auger-Aliassime, Denis Shapovalov, Gabriel Diallo, and Vasek Pospisil in Manchester, UK.
“It’s unlucky that Milos can be unable to hitch us in Manchester for the Davis Cup Group Stage. We want him one of the best in his restoration,” mentioned Dancevic. “We’re blessed with nice power in depth, and so are delighted to welcome a participant of Alexis’ high quality to the group. As he has proven previously, Alexis could be relied upon to provide a really excessive degree, and he can be an especially helpful addition to our roster.”
“Taking part in for Canada has all the time introduced out one of the best in me so I’m thrilled to be invited to hitch the group in Manchester,” Galarneau mentioned. “I wish to want Milos a speedy restoration, however I’ll do my greatest to make Canada proud and might’t wait to play in entrance of an excellent crowd in Manchester.”
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Ranked No. 220 on the ATP Tour, Galarneau was a part of the Canadian group that made historical past in 2022 by profitable the nation’s first-ever Davis Cup title. He made his debut within the competitors earlier that 12 months in opposition to the Netherlands within the Qualifier tie and was a key a part of the group on the 2023 Group Stage, profitable two singles and three doubles rubbers as Canada secured its place within the Closing 8.
Galarneau’s addition to the group is following the withdrawal of Raonic, who misses out as a consequence of a damaged toe.
“It hurts me quite a bit to have to tug out from the Davis Cup Group Stage in Manchester,” mentioned Raonic. “I obtained damage and broke my toe not too long ago. The Canadian group is trying extremely robust and with Gabriel [Diallo]’s nice play currently it’s even deeper than ever earlier than. As I get well, I can be cheering and supporting the blokes as they push via the Group Stage. I hope I can be a part of the group later this 12 months as they give the impression of being to win the Davis Cup for the second time!”
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Crew Canada will compete in Group D in Manchester in opposition to Argentina (September 10), Finland (September 12) and host nation Nice Britain (September 15). Broadcast particulars can be confirmed shortly.
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