MADRID — Canada became the first nation to reach the quarterfinals of the revamped Davis Cup on Tuesday after beating the United States for the first time at the 16th attempt. “Canada is really in the best place it’s been in tennis history,” Pospisil told reporters. Canada captain Frank Dancevic said they conceded the doubles to avoid risk of injury. Canada had lost the last four meetings, all played under the old five-rubber system, 5-0. The United States have won a record 32 Davis Cups but none since 2007.

Source: National Post November 19, 2019 22:18 UTC