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Liam Draxl strikes first for Canada in Davis Cup tie, earning win for 1-0 lead on France

CBC Sports · September 18, 2026 at 8:34 p.m.

Liam Draxl strikes first for Canada in Davis Cup tie, earning win for 1-0 lead on France

Liam Draxl got Canada on the board in its Davis Cup tie against France.

Draxl defeated Arthur Rinderknech 6-2, 7-5 in the first singles match of the tie on Friday at the Videotron Centre in Quebec City.

Draxl had nine aces and converted three of his 10 break-point chances.

The 24-year-old also saved all three of Rinderknech's break-point opportunities.

Montreal's Felix Auger-Aliassime is scheduled to face Quentin Halys in the second match later Friday.

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Liam Draxl strikes first for Canada in Davis Cup tie, earning win for 1-0 lead on France

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