Davis Cup: Carlos Alcaraz gleicht für Spanien aus

Alcaraz leads his team to victory over Canada

Carlos Alcaraz, the world's No. 1 player, led his Spanish team to a victory over Canada in the Davis Cup on Friday. Spain has now moved into the semi-finals of the tournament.

Alcaraz won his singles match against Denis Shapovalov in straight sets, 6-3, 6-4. He then teamed up with Marcel Granollers to win the doubles match against Vasek Pospisil and Shapovalov, 6-3, 6-4.

Spain now faces Australia in the semi-finals

Spain will now face Australia in the semi-finals of the Davis Cup on Saturday. Australia defeated the Netherlands in their quarterfinal match.

The winner of the Spain-Australia match will face either Italy or the United States in the final on Sunday.

Alcaraz is the youngest player to reach the Davis Cup semi-finals since Rafael Nadal in 2004

At 19 years old, Alcaraz is the youngest player to reach the Davis Cup semi-finals since Rafael Nadal in 2004.

He is also the first Spanish player to reach the Davis Cup semi-finals since Nadal in 2019.

Nadal is expected to return to the Spanish team for the semi-finals

Rafael Nadal is expected to return to the Spanish team for the semi-finals against Australia.

Nadal has not played in the Davis Cup since 2019, but he is expected to make his return in order to help Spain win the tournament.