Liam Draxl delivered the deciding point in Canada’s Davis Cup Qualifiers First Round tie in Vancouver on February 7, 2026. His 6–3, 6–4 win over Gustavo Heide completed a 3–2 comeback against Brazil.
Draxl and Cleeve Harper had lost the opening doubles match of the day 6–3, 4–6, 5–7 to Orlando Luz and Rafael Matos. With Canada trailing 1–2, Gabriel Diallo beat Pucinelli de Almeida 3–6, 6–1, 7–6(4) to force the fifth rubber.
Draxl lost his break advantage after leading 4–2 in the opening set, but immediately broke again in the next return game. He then held to take the set 6–3.
At 1–2 on his serve in the second set, he saved three break points. He broke at 3–3 and finished his final service game with his fourth ace. Returning to singles after the doubles defeat, he secured Canada’s place in the next round.
