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

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.

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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.