Brazil faced a tough matchup against Canada in the first round of the Davis Cup qualifiers, ultimately succumbing to defeat. The pivotal match came as Gustavo Heide faced off against Liam Draxl in the early hours of Sunday (Brazil time), where Heide's loss sealed Brazil's fate in the competition. The Brazilian duo, Rafael Matos and Orlando Cruz, started strong with a victory on Saturday, but individual losses in singles matches hindered their progress significantly.

The series of matches began on Friday, where Liam Draxl, currently ranked 146th in the world, took the lead for Canada by defeating João Lucas Reis, who is ranked 207th, in straight sets (6-3, 6-3). Gustavo Heide provided a glimmer of hope for Brazil by beating Gabriel Diallo, who is ranked 39th, in a tightly contested match that ended with a score of 2-1 in sets (7-6, 3-6, 7-6). This brought the aggregate of victories to a tie, intensifying the competition as both teams prepared for the doubles match.

On Saturday, the Brazilian pair of Rafael Matos, ranked 34th in doubles, and Orlando Luz, ranked 53rd, showcased resilience by overcoming the Canadian duo of Draxl and Cleeve Harper in a comeback victory. However, the earlier singles matches had already placed Brazil at a disadvantage, ultimately leading to their exit from the first round. This exit marks a challenging moment for Brazilian tennis as they look to regroup for future competitions.