Liam Draxl of Canada returns the ball during his match with Daniel Merida of Spain on day three of the National Bank Open tennis tournament in Montreal on Tuesday August 4, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christopher Katsarov
Liam Draxl earns win to put Canada up 1-0 on France in Davis Cup tie
Sep 18, 2026 | 5:25 PM
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QUÉBEC — 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.
Draxl had nine aces and converted on three of his 10 break-point chances.
The 24-year-old also saved all three of Rinderknech’s break-point opportunities.
