The doubles consisting of Vasek Pospisil Y Felix Auger-Aliassime given to Canada the second and definitive eliminatory point of the final stage of the groups of Davis cup (2-1) to defeat the South Korean pair of Jisung-nam Y Minkyu song 7-5, 5-7 and 6-3, in a match where, like the previous two, the Asians had a serious chance of winning but lacked experience.
The Koreans, with a very close pair, although more used to competing in challenger tournaments, will be very difficult for the Canadians, who are vastly superior on paper, and will have to squeeze as much as possible to avoid a big surprise on that day. .
After two very even sets, the final round was reached where the Korean duo had a 2-0 lead and a ‘break’ ball that they did not certify, which gave Canada an extra life, which with the help of a Pospisil is somewhat limping with shoulder problems signed a new comeback to win the partial 6-3 and the aggregate victory 2-1 of the tie.
The Korean team ended this first day in Valencia with mixed feelings, because in their first appearance in the final phase of the Davis Cup they left a good image, although they also knew that they had a serious chance to beat Canada.
Results
GROUP B (Valencia)
Canada-Korea Republic 1-1
V. Pospisil (Can)-S. Hong (SC) 4-6, 6-1, 7-6 (5)
S. Kwon (CdS)-F. Auger (Can) 7-6 (5), 6-3
Spain-Serbia, Wednesday
Source: La Verdad
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