Calling him a rising tennis star with "nerves of steel," Canada's Davis Cup captain says 17-year-old Denis Shapovalov is ready for centre stage. Shapovalov will be in the spotlight this weekend when Canada takes on Britain in a Davis Cup World Group tie. The 26-year-old is hopeful the Davis Cup, where he's had previous success, will serve as a springboard for the coming season. It was exactly 25 years ago that the 44-year-old made his Davis Cup singles debut. This weekend's winner will move on to the World Group quarter-finals and be assured a spot in the World Group the following year.

Source: CBC News February 02, 2017 22:31 UTC