Davis Cup: Ramanathan loses to Shapovalov, Canada take 3-1 lead

Edmonton: India team tennis player Ramkumar Ramanathan registered a defeat against Denis Shapovalov in the men's singles to allow Canada take an unassailable 3-1 lead in the Davis Cup World Group play-offs at the Northlands Coliseum here.

The Indian who ranks 154 lost to the 51 ranked Canadian 3-6, 6 (1)-7, 3-6 in two hours and five minutes to allow the hosts take a decisive advantage.

Yuki Bhambri who lost his initial match, will take on Brayden Schnur in Rubber 5.