Denis Shapovalov leads Canada to Davis Cup tie victory over India
EDMONTON — Denis Shapovalov made the most of an opportunity to fulfill a lifelong dream of playing for his country this weekend at the Davis Cup.
The 18-year-old put Canada through to the World Group for 2018 after a dominating 6-3, 7-6 (1), 6-3 victory over Ramkumar Ramanathan of India in its best-of-five Davis Cup tie on Sunday.
The Canadians won the tie 3-2 on the indoor hard court at Northlands Coliseum.
“Clinching for my country is huge,” Shapovalov said. “I grew up wanting to play on the team and to help my country win this week is a huge honour. It’s honestly the best feeling.