‘Great moment’ for Canada hailed as nation clinches first ever Davis Cup

CREATING HISTORY: Felix Auger Aliassime clinched Canada’s first Davis Cup victory as they beat Australia. Pic: John Walton/PA

Canada lifted the Davis Cup for the first time in their nation’s history after beating Australia in consecutive matches in Malaga.

Denis Shapovalov got things started for the Canadians, who made their Davis Cup debut in 1913, by beating Thanasi Kokkinakis 6-2 6-4.