HALIFAX — Canadian doubles pair Vasek Pospisil and Adil Shamasdin downed their Chilean rivals in the Davis Cup playoff tie Saturday, securing the team’s place in the elite World Group. “We’re really excited to be back in the World Group,” Pospisil said to thunderous applause. “It was a really fast hard court for everybody.”Pospisil is ranked 12th in the ATP’s doubles rankings, while Shamasdin is 70th. RelatedThe victory comes after Pospisil defeated Jarry, ranked No. The win means Canada earns a spot in the 16-team World Group for another year in 2017, while a loss would have sent them back to the Americas Zone Group, where it hasn’t competed since 2011.

Source: National Post September 17, 2016 19:55 UTC