Canada wins Davis Cup playoff tie after defeating Chileans in doubles
Posted Sep 17, 2016 03:37:08 PM.
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HALIFAX – Canadian doubles pair Vasek Pospisil and Adil Shamasdin downed their Chilean rivals in the Davis Cup playoff tie today, securing the team’s place in the elite World Group.
Pospisil along with partner Shamasdin headed off Hans Podlipnik-Castillo, ranked 65th, and Nicolas Jarry (No. 262) in Halifax.
Pospisil is ranked 12th in the ATP’s doubles rankings, while Shamasdin is 70th. Podlipnik-Castillo is ranked 65th and Jarry is No. 262.
The Canadians won 6-3, 6-4, 7-6 in straight sets after getting off to a nervous start, but quickly taking control of the match.
The victory comes after Pospisil defeated Jarry, ranked No. 423 in the world in singles, in the second of two singles matches Friday.
Pospisil is 120th in the world in singles.
