Montreal’s IGA Stadium will host the Davis Cup qualifier between Canada and Hungary

The Davis Cup first-round match between Canada and Hungary shall be performed at Montreal’s IGA Stadium, Tennis Canada mentioned Monday.

The winner of the February 1-2 best-of-five indoor hardcourt tie will advance to the second qualifying spherical in September. The dropping crew shall be relegated to Group 1 of the World.

“There isn’t any higher feeling than enjoying in Canada, representing your nation, and having the entire crowd behind you,” crew captain Frank Dancevic mentioned in an announcement. “We shall be relying on the assist of the Montreal followers as we put together for what we anticipate to be a troublesome battle towards a robust Hungarian crew.”

Canada gained the Davis Cup for the primary time in 2022 and was eradicated within the quarterfinals – now referred to as the Closing 8 – two years in the past.

Montreal additionally served as host within the first spherical final February when Canada beat South Korea 3-1. Canada has gained 9 of its final 10 residence straights.

“We’re all very excited to host one other Davis Cup occasion and return to Montreal’s IGA Stadium,” mentioned event director Valerie Tetreault.

Canada is ranked third within the Davis Cup standings whereas Hungary is ranked twenty second. The groups have by no means met in Davis Cup competitors.

Two singles matches shall be performed on Feb. 1. Doubles and two extra singles matches are scheduled for Feb. 2.

Canada misplaced to Germany final month in Malaga, Spain. Daniel Altmaier defeated Gabriel Diallo of Montreal 7-6 (5), 6-4 and Jan-Lennard Struff defeated Denis Shapovalov of Richmond Hill, Ont., 4-6, 7-5, 7-6 (5).

The winners of the second qualifying spherical will be a part of hosts Italy within the 2025 Closing 8 in November.

Italy gained their second consecutive Davis Cup title final month, defeating the Netherlands 2-0.