Denis Shapovalov overcame a loss in the opening singles match and teamed with Vasek Pospisil in a deciding doubles victory as Canada advanced to the semifinals of the Davis Cup with a 2-1 win over Germany on Thursday.

Shapovalov, of Richmond Hill, Ont., and Pospisil, of Vernon, B.C., looked out of their depth in the first set against doubles specialists Kevin Krawietz and Tim Puetz before turning the tables and posting a 2-6, 6-3, 6-3 win.

Shapovalov iced the tie when his return on match point gave the Canadians their third break of the match.

Read more at: https://www.cbc.ca/sports/tennis/davis-cup-tennis-canada-germany-nov-24-1.6663491

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