BERLIN - Canada were dealt a blow to their Davis Cup hopes on
Monday as Milos Raonic pulled out of their team for the Madrid finals
with a back injury.
"My health has continued to let me down through this entire year and
now once again," the 31st Raonic said in a federation statement. "I
will take the appropriate time to get healthy and I look forward to
being back on court next season."
Brayden Schnur, the world number 94, was called up in his place to
join Denis Shapovalov, Felix Auger-Aliassime and Vasek Pospisil in
the November 18-24 tournament.
Canada face the United States and Italy in Group F of the
restructured men's team competition. Six group winners and the two
best runners-up progress to the knock-out phase.
Tough news for our @DavisCupFinals team. Wishing @milosraonic a speedy recovery and a healthy 2020! @BraydenSchnur, we'll see you in Madrid. 💪
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— Tennis Canada (@TennisCanada) November 11, 2019