Britain takes 2-1 lead over Canada after doubles win at Davis Cup
OTTAWA — Team Canada captain Martin Laurendeau says his team is doing its best to remain focused despite a tough road ahead in its Davis Cup World Group tie against Britain.
Britain took a 2-1 lead over Canada in the best-of-five matchup on Saturday after Jamie Murray and Dom Inglot defeated Toronto’s Daniel Nestor and Vancouver’s Vasek Pospisil 7-6(1), 6-7(3), 7-6(3), 6-3.
The Canadians need a singles victory from Pospisil against Daniel Evans, ranked 45th in the world, on Sunday afternoon to stay in the tie. Denis Shapovalov of Richmond Hill, Ont., would play Kyle Edmund later Sunday if a fifth and deciding match is needed.
“We have no choice, but to try and win the next two matches,” said Laurendeau. “First off we need to win the first. We need to do all we can to ensure (Pospisil) can play as that’s a good matchup against Evans.”