Canada failed to qualify for the final stages of the United Cup, which was held in several cities in Australia.
In fact, Canada finished last in Group B, consisting of Greece and Chile, while the first in the six group rankings and the two “best runners-up” qualified.
The Maple Leaf team defeated Chile with two wins to one loss before being overwhelmed by Greece, who finished in first place despite a loss to Chile.
In the duel against Greece, Quebec's Leylah Fernandez initially lost to Maria Sakkari 7:6 (2), 6:3.
In the men's singles, Steven Diez was dominated by Stefanos Tsitsipas 6-2, 6-3.
Then, in the final match, Stacey Fung and Félix Auger-Aliassime suffered a defeat 7-5, 6-4 to Despina Papamichail and Petros Tsitsipas 7-5, 6-4.
Greece, which will face Germany in the quarterfinals, is the tournament's second seed behind Poland. Canada finished seventh.