The band is finally back together. For the first time since hoisting the trophy in November 2022, Canada is sending the same combination of players that claimed the title to a Davis Cup tie. Félix Auger-Aliassime, Denis Shapovalov, Gabriel Diallo, Alexis Galarneau, and Vasek Pospisil will be representing Canada at the upcoming Davis Cup Finals group stage in Manchester. Ahead of the upcoming ties, let’s catch up with the men who will be donning the red and white.
Félix Auger-Aliassime
- Rank: 19
- Davis Cup Appearance: 7th
- Davis Cup Record: 9-4
- 2024 Record: 27-20
The last ball Auger-Aliassime struck for Team Canada in Davis Cup competition was a big forehand that clinched the 2022 title. Injuries prevented him from competing since then, making Manchester his first time playing for Canada since the historic victory in 2022. The Montrealer is currently on a five-match winning streak at the Davis Cup.
Denis Shapovalov
- Rank: 105
- Davis Cup Appearance: 10th
- Davis Cup Record: 14-9
- 2024 Record: 15-19
Shapovalov last played a Davis Cup match during the final of the 2022 campaign. Injuries have affected his 2024 season as he strives for consistency.
Gabriel Diallo
- Rank: 143
- Davis Cup Appearance: 5th
- Davis Cup Record: 4-3
- 2024 Record: 2-4
Diallo is coming off a career-best run at the US Open and arrives in Manchester in good form.
Alexis Galarneau
- Rank: 220
- Davis Cup Appearance: 7th
- Davis Cup Record: 5-4
- 2024 Record: 19-17 (ATP Challenger Tour)
Galarneau delivered standout performances for Canada last year in Davis Cup play, and his recent form is promising.
Vasek Pospisil
- Rank: 612
- Davis Cup Appearance: 34th
- Davis Cup Record: 32-26
- 2024 Record: 1-1
Even with limited match play in 2024, Pospisil brings experience and a strong Davis Cup record to the team.
Canada’s first match in the Davis Cup Finals group stage is on Sep. 10 against Argentina. They face Finland on Sep. 12 and hosts Great Britain on Sep. 15.
