Great Britain beat Australia 1-2 in Group B, while the United States did the same against Croatia in Group D.

MADRID, September 14 (EUROPA PRESS) –

The Canadian tennis team won this Wednesday by a clear 3-0 against the Italian team during the 2nd day of the group stage of the Davis Cup Final, while Great Britain beat the Australia (1-2) and the United States did the same against Croatia (1-2).

In Group A, which is played in Bologna (Italy), a starless Canada surprised the host team. With two players outside the “top 150” of the world rankings, the maple leaf team beat the “azzurri” and embittered the local fans.

In the opening match of this duo, Alexis Galarneau defeated Lorenzo Sonego 7-6(8) and 6-4; In the second individual duel, Gabriel Diallo beat Lorenzo Musetti 7-5 and 6-4; and in doubles, Vasek Pospisil accompanied Galarneau himself to beat Simone Bolelli and Matteo Arnaldi by (4)6-7, 6-4 and 7-6(3).

In Group B, which is being played in Manchester (United Kingdom), the local team took the lead in its confrontation with Australia thanks to individual matches. First, Jack Draper beat Thanasi Kokkinakis (6) 6-7, 6-3, 7-6 (4); then Daniel Evans won 6-1, 2-6 and 6-4 against Alex de Minaur.

However, the Australian team made up ground by winning the doubles of Matthew Ebden and Max Purcell 7-6(5), 6-4 against Daniel Evans himself and Neal Skupski. In this same group, France leads thanks to its 3-0 victory the day before against the Swiss team.

In group D, another facilitator entered the scene. It was the Croatian team in Split, but with a defeat against the United States in a match decided in doubles. Previously, Mackenzie McDonald beat Dino Prizmic (6-4 and 6-2) and Croatia tied the match with Borna Gojo 6-4 and 7-6(6) against Frances Tiafoe.

And in the final match, American Austin Krajicek and his compatriot Rajeev Ram beat Croatian veterans Ivan Dodig and Mate Pavic 7-6(5), (3)6-7 and 6-2, thanks to a close battle two and a half years. hours on the track.