Finland Defeats Canada to Reach Davis Cup Semi-Finals for First Time

Victory in deciding doubles match propels Finnish team to historic achievement, sparking hopes of inspiring new generation of tennis players in Finland.

Finland has made history by reaching the Davis Cup semi-finals for the first time, after defeating defending champions Canada in the quarter-finals.
The Finnish team, cheered on by thousands of fans, won 2-1 in the deciding doubles match, with Otto Virtanen and Harri Heliovaara securing the victory.
Finland's success in the tournament is hoped to inspire a new generation of tennis players in the country, where the sport is growing in popularity.
The top-ranked players for both Canada and Finland were unable to compete due to injuries.
Finland will face either Australia or the Czech Republic in the semi-finals.