Germany, Canada Win Davis Cup Openers

Germany and Canada both secured decisive victories in their opening matches of the Davis Cup Finals. Germany, despite missing world number two Alexander Zverev, dominated Slovakia with a 3-0 win in Zhuhai, China, thanks to strong performances from Maximilian Marterer, Yannick Hanfmann, and the doubles team of Kevin Krawietz and Tim Puetz. Meanwhile, Canada showcased their strength in Manchester, with Denis Shapovalov and Felix Auger-Aliassime winning their singles matches against Argentina, leading to a 2-1 victory. The group stage features 16 nations competing across four cities, with the top two from each group advancing to the knockout stage in November. The competition continues as teams aim for a spot in the Final 8 in Malaga, Spain. Australia's match against France also highlights the competitive nature of the tournament as they seek to overcome their own challenges.