MADRID (AP) — Defending champion Italy will take on Argentina in the first round of the Davis Cup Finals in November. Thursday’s draw for the last eight in the southern Spanish city of Malaga also set up the United States against Australia, Germany against Canada and the Netherlands against Spain.

The Davis Cup returns with the second round, where Italy, led by coach Volandri, will be in action. After the success against Brazil, Matteo Berrettini and Flavio Cobolli will face Belgium this

Reigning champions Italy will face Argentina in the Davis Cup Final 8 Knockout in Malaga in November with the United States set for a blockbuster clash against Australia.

Canada will meet three-time champion Germany in the Davis Cup quarterfinals in Malaga, Spain this November. Canada secured a berth in the quarterfinals — also called The Final 8 Knockout Stage — with a 2-1 win over Britain last weekend in Manchester,