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Gabriel Diallo withdraws from Canada's Davis Cup tie against France due to leg injury

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Gabriel Diallo of Canada slides for the ball during his second-round match against Luciano Darderi of Italy at the National Bank Open tennis tournament in Montreal on Aug. 4, 2026. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Graham Hughes)

Gabriel Diallo is withdrawing from Canada’s upcoming Davis Cup tie against France.

Tennis Canada says he’s still recovering from a leg injury he suffered at the National Bank Open last month in his hometown of Montreal.

Diallo will be replaced on the roster by Keegan Rice.

Canada’s lineup also includes Felix Auger-Aliassime of Montreal, Liam Draxl of Newmarket, Ont., and Duncan Chan of Markham, Ont.

The best-of-five second-round qualifier begins Friday in Quebec City.

The winning team will advance to the Davis Cup Final 8 in November.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published Sept. 14, 2026.