Canada’s Shapovalov and Diallo to miss Davis Cup finals due to injuries
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MONTREAL – The Canadian team was dealt a blow Thursday as two key players withdrew from the upcoming Davis Cup Final 8 due to injuries.
Denis Shapovalov of Richmond Hill, Ont., and Montreal’s Gabriel Diallo have pulled out of the Nov. 24-29 competition in Bologna, Italy, Tennis Canada said in a statement.
Shapovalov had to retire from his first-round match at the Paris Masters earlier this month due to an adductor injury.
“Given the seriousness of the injury, I unfortunately haven’t had enough time to heal to be fully ready to compete in the Davis Cup finals,” Shapovalov said in a statement. “I always love representing my country so I’m extremely disappointed.”
Diallo, meanwhile, returned to competition last month after recovering from a leg injury he sustained in August. However, his comeback was cut short when he was forced to withdraw from a tournament in Brest, France.
“It is always a great disappointment to be unable to represent your country,” Diallo said. “I did everything I could to be ready in time for the Davis Cup, but unfortunately I was not cleared to compete by my doctor.
“I look forward to representing Canada again soon and wish the team the best of luck at the Finals in Bologna.”
Alexis Galarneau of Laval, Que., and Regina’s Keegan Rice were added to the roster as replacements. World No. 14 Félix Auger-Aliassime of Montreal headlines a Canadian lineup that also includes Liam Draxl of Newmarket, Ont., and Duncan Chan of Markham, Ont.
Canada was scheduled to play Czechia in the quarterfinals on Nov. 24. Each tie consists of two singles matches and a deciding doubles match if necessary.
Auger-Aliassime and Shapovalov were key contributors to Canada’s lone Davis Cup title in 2022.
This report by The Canadian Press was first published Nov. 12, 2026.