Auger-Aliassime, 21 years old and 11th in the world, gave Canada the final point by beating Roberto Bautista (19th) 7-6 (7/3), 6-3. Shortly before, Shapovalov (14th) had done the same against Pablo Carreño (20th) 6-4, 6-3.
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“If it weren’t for Denis for the last two days we wouldn’t be here. I would like to congratulate you. It was incredible, ”said Auger-Aliassime. “He had lost the last few times to Carreño and today he won in straight sets. It was not easy, but the way he was able to play he won well, so he has all the credit, “he added, recalling Carreño’s last three victories against Shapovalov.
Canada, who lost their first four games of the tournament, ended up leading their group ahead of the United Kingdom, Germany and the United States to qualify for the semi-finals, where they defeated Russia.
