Canada and Germany both maintained their winning streaks in the group stage of the Davis Cup Finals, securing their second consecutive victories on Thursday. In Manchester, England, Canada swiftly secured a 2-0 lead against Finland, with Denis Shapovalov defeating Eero Vasa 7-6 (2), 6-2, and Felix Auger-Aliassime claiming a 6-2, 6-3 victory over Otto Virtanen. The Canadian duo’s performance marked a turnaround from their loss to Finland in last year’s quarterfinals, with Auger-Aliassime highlighting the team’s improved play this year and the positive team spirit.

Meanwhile, in China, on an indoor hard court in Zhuhai, Germany dominated Chile with a 3-0 victory. Maximilian Marterer defeated Tomas Barrios Vera 6-1, 6-3, followed by Yannick Hanfmann’s 7-5, 6-4 win over Alejandro Tabilo to secure the tie. Kevin Krawietz and Tim Puetz then claimed a 6-1, 6-3 win over Barrios Vera and Matias Soto. Germany’s strong performance ensured they maintained their unbeaten record against Chile, who played without Nicolas Jarry.

With two wins under their belt, Germany leads Group C, followed by the United States, Slovakia, and Chile. The next match-up to watch is the U.S. versus Slovakia on Friday as the teams vie for a spot in the eight-team Finals in Malaga, Spain, in November. The ongoing competition sees teams in four groups competing across different cities for a chance to advance.

In other matches on Thursday, the Netherlands and Brazil are aiming for their first wins in Group A in Bologna, Italy, while last year’s runner-up Australia will face the Czech Republic in Valencia, Spain, looking to secure a 2-0 record. The intense tournament continues to unfold as teams battle it out to advance to the next stage of the Davis Cup Finals.