Alexis Galarneau will be a part of Canada’s lineup for the Davis Cup group stage subsequent week in Manchester, England.
Tennis Canada introduced Wednesday that Galarneau will substitute Milos Raonic, who withdrew as a consequence of a damaged toe.
“It’s unlucky that Milos will probably be unable to hitch us in Manchester for the Davis Cup Group Stage. We want him the most effective in his restoration,” captain Frank Dancevic mentioned in a launch. “We’re blessed with nice energy in depth, and so are delighted to welcome a participant of Alexis’ high quality to the workforce. As he has proven prior to now, Alexis could be relied upon to provide a really excessive degree, and he will probably be a particularly worthwhile addition to our roster.”
Montreal’s Felix Auger-Aliassime, Denis Shapovalov of Richmond Hill, Ont., Montreal’s Gabriel Diallo and Vasek Pospisil of Vernon, B.C., spherical out the lineup.
“Enjoying for Canada has all the time introduced out the most effective in me so I’m thrilled to be invited to hitch the workforce in Manchester,” Galarneau mentioned. “I need to want Milos a speedy restoration, however I’ll do my greatest to make Canada proud and might’t wait to play in entrance of a fantastic crowd in Manchester.”
The 25-year-old from Laval, Que., helped Canada win its first-ever Davis Cup title in 2022.
He’s at present ranked No. 220 on the ATP Tour.
Canada is slotted in Group D in Manchester and can tackle Argentina (Sep. 10), Finland (Sept. 12) and the host nation Nice Britain (Sept. 15).
