The German tennis team has advanced to the semifinals of the Davis Cup in Malaga after defeating Canada 2-0 in the quarterfinals, marking a significant achievement for the squad.

Jan-Lennard Struff clinched the decisive victory against Denis Shapovalov, winning in a closely contested match that ended 4-6, 7-5, 7-6 (7-5).

Struff's victory was aided by Shapovalov's two double faults in the final set, which allowed Struff to secure the win and delight the approximately 200 German fans present.

Daniel Altmaier secured the first point for Germany by defeating Gabriel Diallo with a score of 7-6 (7-5), 6-4, showcasing his strong performance despite not having played in the Davis Cup all year.

In his match, Altmaier served 10 aces and committed only one double fault, demonstrating his skill and composure under pressure.

This win serves as revenge for Germany's previous loss to Canada in the quarterfinals two years ago, where they were defeated 1-2.

Head coach Michael Kohlmann expressed satisfaction with the team's performance, noting the importance of avenging their past defeat.

Altmaier expressed gratitude for the opportunity to represent Germany, calling it a dream come true and acknowledging the nerves he felt before the match.

He highlighted the significance of the match against Canada and reflected on the emotional experience of witnessing Rafael Nadal's farewell the previous day.

The semifinals will feature Australia competing against the United States, while defending champions Italy will face Argentina on November 21, 2024.

Looking ahead, Struff acknowledged the strength of the Dutch team, anticipating a challenging semifinal matchup.

Due to their singles victories, Kevin Krawietz and Tim Pütz, the ATP Finals champions, did not need to play their doubles match and were able to rest.