Tennis-Grieving Bautista Agut gives Spain lead in Davis Cup final

[ASFN Admin]

Roberto Bautista Agut gave hosts Spain a flying start in the Davis Cup final against Canada when he beat Felix Auger-Aliassime 7-6(3) 6-2 on Sunday, the day after the death of his father. The 31-year-old played in both of Spain's Group B ties earlier in the week but left the camp for his home town of Castellon on Wednesday evening after father Joaquin's health deteriorated rapidly. Bautista Agut returned to Madrid and was seen supporting his team mates during Saturday's thrilling semi-final win against Britain and was named by Sergi Brugera to face Canada.

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