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Liam Draxl earns win to put Canada up 1-0 on France in Davis Cup tie

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The Canadian Press. (2026, September 18). Liam Draxl earns win to put Canada up 1-0 on France in Davis Cup tie. Toronto Star. https://www.thestar.com/sports/tennis/liam-draxl-earns-win-to-put-canada-up-1-0-on-france-in-davis-cup-tie/article_1f69c908-97e5-52c5-a8a3-7577f0b65ba7.html

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Liam Draxl won his singles match against Arthur Rinderknech, scoring 6-2, 7-5 to give Canada a 1-0 lead over France in their Davis Cup tie at the Videotron Centre in Québec on Friday. Draxl secured nine aces and capitalized on three out of ten break-point chances while successfully defending all three break points faced from Rinderknech. The next match will see Félix Auger-Aliassime play against Quentin Halys later that day.

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On Friday, Liam Draxl earned a decisive victory over Arthur Rinderknech with a score of 6-2, 7-5 in the opening singles match of the Davis Cup tie between Canada and France at the Videotron Centre in Montreal. Draxl showcased strong performance with nine aces and converting three out of ten break-point chances while saving all three break points faced from Rinderknech. The next match features Montreal’s Félix Auger-Aliassime competing against Quentin Halys later that day, maintaining Canada's momentum in the tie.

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

Draxl → get → France

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

Draxl → defeat → Centre

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

Draxl → have → chances

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

old → save → opportunities

Montreal’s Félix Auger-Aliassime is scheduled to face Quentin Halys in the second match later Friday. asserted

Aliassime → schedule → match

This report by The Canadian Press was first published Sept. 18, 2026. asserted

report → publish → Press

Liam Draxl earns win to put Canada up 1-0 on France in Davis Cup tie

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