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Montreal’s IGA Stadium to host Davis Cup qualifier between Canada and Hungary

Dec 16, 2024 | 9:58 AM

MONTREAL — Montreal will serve as host when Canada plays Hungary in the first round of Davis Cup qualifiers next year.

Tennis Canada says the two-day tie will begin Feb. 1 at IGA Stadium.

The winning team will advance to the second round of qualifiers in September for a berth in the tournament quarterfinals.

The losing team will be relegated to the World Group 1 level.

Canada has made back-to-back quarterfinal exits since winning the Davis Cup for the first time in 2022.

Player nominations are expected to be announced next month.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published Dec. 16, 2024.

The Canadian Press

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