Canada's Davis Cup arsenal fires to crush China in Sydney
4 January 2026
Canada opens its Davis Cup campaign in Sydney with a convincing win over China, a statement that the home crowd will remember for a while.
Felix Auger-Aliassime, 25, ranked No. 5 in the world, dominated his match against Zhang Zhizhen, winning 6-4, 6-4 thanks to an aggressive display and powerful shotmaking.
As the official site noted, Auger-Aliassime said he was satisfied with the opening match, noting that tennis is about rhythm and handling pressure, and that he woke up hoping for the best and delivered some of his best tennis.
Earlier, 19-year-old Victoria Mboko fought back from a set down in her Davis Cup debut to beat Zhu Lin 2-6, 6-2, 6-0 in 1 hour 39 minutes. Despite losing to him in their previous meeting, Mboko finished strong with a commanding display in the deciding set.
Canada sealed the tie by taking the doubles, as Auger-Aliassime and Mboko completed the whitewash with a 3-0 win in the mixed doubles over Yu Xiaodi and Ti Riegel, 6-1, 6-3.
Key Moments
The Canadian duo's combined performance showcased depth and resilience, with Mboko showing poise beyond her years and Auger-Aliassime carrying momentum from 2025.
What It Means
The result signals Canada’s potential in this season's Davis Cup and sets a confident tone for future ties. And if confidence had a serve, Canada just aced it; the scoreboard is still learning to catch up with their rhythm.
Punchline 1: If the serve is a weapon, Canada just loaded the artillery.
Punchline 2: The only thing better than their shot selection is the scoreboard's sense of humor.
