Germany overpower Canada to set up Davis Cup semi with Netherlands Posted on 21/11/2024 Germany’s Jan-Lennard Struff battles Canada’s Denis Shapovalov in the Davis Cup quarterfinals in Malaga, Spain. (AP pic) MALAGA: Germany beat Canada 2-0 on Wednesday to reach the Davis Cup semifinals where they will face the Netherlands who advanced with a stunning upset of hosts Spain. Without world No 2 two Alexander Zverev, Germany went ahead when Daniel Altmaier beat Gabriel Diallo 7-6(5), 6-4 and Jan-Lennard Struff fought back to overcome Denis Shapovalov 4-6, 7-5, 7-6(5) and seal victory in the tie. “Playing in the finals is amazing, I haven’t played Davis Cup the whole year and I’m proud to help the team get the first victory. I think we are in a great position now,” Altmaier said on court. “The mental side is crucial. It’s a huge motivation for me. My fighting spirit helped me to win the first set and then I was getting into a better rhythm.” Germany avenged their 2022 quarterfinal loss to Canada who went on to claim their first Davis Cup title with victory over Australia. Defending champions Italy will be led by world No 1 Jannik Sinner in their last-eight clash with Argentina on Thursday and the US face Australia for a place in the semifinals. News
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