Monday Digest: Group Canada Wrapping up 2024 in Malaga

The World Cup of Tennis is already underway in Malaga, Spain, however just one Canadian staff continues to be within the competitors.

Canada’s Davis Cup staff has their eye on a second title this week, however the Billie Jean King Cup squad has already seen their repeat bid come to an finish.

Right here’s what it’s essential know.

What to Watch: Canada’s Males Return to Malaga

Group Canada will likely be trying to elevate the silver salad bowl for the second time in three years at week’s finish in Malaga as they compete within the Davis Cup Closing 8.

Denis Shapovalov, Gabriel Diallo, Alexis Galarneau, Milos Raonic, and Vasek Pospisil are donning the purple and white. CLICK HERE to study extra about Group Canada.

Their bid begins on Wednesday in opposition to Germany. In the event that they win, they might meet Rafael Nadal, competing in his ultimate skilled occasion, and the loaded Spanish staff that additionally consists of Carlos Alcaraz. CLICK HERE to study extra about Canada’s opposition on the Davis Cup Closing 8. 

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CLICK HERE for every thing it’s essential know concerning the 2024 Davis Cup Closing 8.

In Case You Missed It: Early Exit for the Canadian Ladies

Identical to their male counterparts a 12 months in the past, Canada’s Billie Jean King Cup title defence got here to an finish within the quarter-finals in Malaga.

Canada was crushed 2-0 by Nice Britain within the final eight on Sunday. Rebecca Marino and Leylah Annie Fernandez each misplaced their singles matches to Emma Raducanu and Katie Boulter respectively in straight units.

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Whereas she didn’t get an opportunity to play, Gabriela Dabrowski was honoured forward of the tie with the Billie Jean King Cup Dedication Award to mark her twentieth participation within the occasion.

Below the Radar: Home Season Winding Down

The Challenger Banque Nationale de Drummondville was the ultimate ATP challenger occasion in Canada on the 2024 calendar, bringing an finish to the ATP, WTA and ITF World Tour seasons within the Nice White North.

Canada’s Liam Draxl and Cleeve Harper reached the doubles ultimate, shedding in straight units to second seeds Robert Money and JJ Tracy. Aidan Mayo of the US received the singles title. 

Rob Shaw competed on the wheelchair year-end championships, the NEC Wheelchair Masters, final week, being eradicated within the Group Stage.

Canada’s future was on show in Antalya, Turkey because the U16 women have been competing within the Billie Jean King Cup Juniors Finals. After going 0-3 within the Group Stage, the Canadian staff of Nadia Lagaev, Charlize Celebrini, and Anna Tabunshchyk completed thirteenth within the placement playoffs.

You may observe the Canadians in motion each week right here.