Liam Draxl of Canada celebrates a victory against Arthur Rinderknech of France during the Davis Cup Qualifier second round match between Canada and France at Videotron Centre on Friday in Quebec City.Minas Panagiotakis/Getty Images
Liam Draxl got Canada on the board in its Davis Cup tie against France.
Draxl defeated Arthur Rinderknech 6-2, 7-5 in the first singles match of the tie on Friday at the Videotron Centre.
Draxl had nine aces and converted on three of his 10 break-point chances.
The 24-year-old also saved all three of Rinderknech’s break-point opportunities.
Montreal’s Félix Auger-Aliassime is scheduled to face Quentin Halys in the second match later Friday.
More Stories
Lehkonen leads short-handed Avalanche past Canadiens
Levi records first career shutout in Oilers 1-0 win over Maple Leafs
Jets rally from 4-0 deficit to beat Blackhawks in shootout