Davis Cup: Japan fights back to beat Britain in qualifiers, US advances
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Davis Cup: Japan fights back to beat Britain in qualifiers, US advances

The Hindu  

Japan fought back from 2-1 down to beat Britain 3-2 in their Davis Cup qualifier on Saturday to advance to the second round while the United States sealed a 4-0 victory over Taiwan. With the score tied at 1-1 after Friday’s singles rubbers, Britain’s Joe Salisbury and Neal Skupski beat Japanese duo Yosuke Watanuki and Takeru Yuzuki 7-6 7-6 in the doubles to move within one victory of the next round. Our goal is to get to the main draw.” Britain’s Davis Cup captain Leon Smith congratulated Japan and praised their team’s depth. We wish Team Japan all the very best for the rest of this year as well.” The U.S. was 2-0 up against Taiwan after Friday’s rubbers in Taipei City and sealed the tie when Olympic silver medallists Austin Krajicek and Rajeev Ram beat Ray Ho and Wu Tung-Lin 6-4 7-6 to set up their first home tie in three years.

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Davis Cup: Indians pass the Togo test
1 month, 1 week ago

Davis Cup: Indians pass the Togo test

The Hindu  

India’s 2025 Davis Cup campaign began with a comfortable 4-0 win over lower-ranked and inexperienced Togo in a World Group I Play-Off at the DLTA complex in New Delhi on February 1-2. Mukund, playing only his second Davis Cup tie since he cramped and hobbled off the court on his debut against Morocco in Lucknow in 2023, took down Ajavon …

Great Britain face Davis Cup relegation play-off after losing 3-2 to Japan
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Great Britain face Davis Cup relegation play-off after losing 3-2 to Japan

The Independent  

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Argentina beats Casper Ruud’s Norway in Davis Cup qualifying
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Argentina beats Casper Ruud’s Norway in Davis Cup qualifying

The Hindu  

Argentina edged Casper Ruud’s Norway 3-2 to seal its passage into the second round of Davis Cup qualifying on Friday. In a tense tie in Oslo which had begun on Thursday world number five Ruud won both his singles matches but Mariano Navone’s 4-6, 6-3, 6-4 defeat of Nicolai Budkov Kjaer late into the night knocked Norway out of the …

Davis Cup: Debutants shine as US leads Taiwan in qualifiers
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Davis Cup: Debutants shine as US leads Taiwan in qualifiers

The Hindu  

Alex Michelsen gave the United States a 2-0 lead over Taiwan on his Davis Cup debut in the first-round qualifiers on Friday, while Jacob Fearnley also impressed in his first appearance in the competition to pull Britain level with Japan. Michelsen, fresh from his Australian Open heroics where the 20-year-old reached the fourth round for the first time, defeated Wu …

Great Britain find out Davis Cup opponents for 2025
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Great Britain find out Davis Cup opponents for 2025

The Independent  

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Italy beats Australia 2-0 to reach Davis Cup final, setting up a decider against The Netherlands
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4 months ago

Italy beats Australia 2-0 to reach Davis Cup final, setting up a decider against The Netherlands

ABC  

Australia's hopes of another Davis Cup final appearance have ended after Alex de Minaur and Thanasi Kokkinakis suffered back-to-back singles defeats against champions Italy in Malaga. Davis Cup Semifinals Netherlands defeats Germany 2-0: Van De Zandschulp def Altmaier 6-4, 6-7, 6-3, Griekspoor def Struff 6-7, 7-5, 6-4 Italy defeats Australia 2-0: Berrettini def Kokkinakis 6-7, 6-3, 7-5, Sinner def De …

Davis Cup: Australia beats United States to book semifinal berth
4 months ago

Davis Cup: Australia beats United States to book semifinal berth

The Hindu  

Australia reached the Davis Cup semifinals for the third consecutive year, eliminating the United States 2-1 when Matt Ebden and Jordan Thompson beat the surprise, last-minute pairing of Ben Shelton and Tommy Paul 6-4, 6-4 in the deciding doubles match on Thursday. The victory on an indoor hard court at the Palacio de Deportes Jose Maria Martina Carpena in southern …

Britain fails to reach Davis Cup Finals last eight after losing to Canada
6 months, 1 week ago

Britain fails to reach Davis Cup Finals last eight after losing to Canada

Associated Press  

MANCHESTER, England — Britain failed to qualify for the last eight of the Davis Cup Finals after losing to Canada 2-1 in its last group-stage tie on Sunday, while Novak Djokovic helped Serbia secure a place in next year’s qualifiers. The British needed a 3-0 win against the Canadians in Manchester, but Dan Evans lost 6-0, 7-5 to Denis Shapovalov …

Argentina reaches Davis Cup Final after tense win over Finland
6 months, 1 week ago

Argentina reaches Davis Cup Final after tense win over Finland

Associated Press  

MANCHESTER, England — Argentina clinched a berth in the eight-team Davis Cup Final with a tense 3-0 win over Finland on Saturday. Tomas Martin Etcheverry beat 703rd-ranked Eero Vasa 7-6, 6-3, then Francisco Cerundolo outlasted Otto Virtanen 6-7, 6-1, 6-0. Reilly Opelka saved two match points to beat Henri Squire 6-7, 7-6, 6-3 and Brandon Nakashima eased past Maximilian Marterer …

Australia qualifies for Davis Cup finals ahead of final group game against Spain
6 months, 1 week ago

Australia qualifies for Davis Cup finals ahead of final group game against Spain

ABC  

Australia's Davis Cup team have been able to celebrate reaching the Davis Cup finals — without even having to hit a ball in anger. Davis Cup Finals qualifiers Germany United States Spain Australia Eight teams will compete in the Davis Cup finals in November Lleyton Hewitt's team were thrilled to reach November's eight-team showdown on their day off, their qualification …

Davis Cup: USA Seal Berth in Last Eight With Win Over Slovakia, Germany Advance Too
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Davis Cup: USA Seal Berth in Last Eight With Win Over Slovakia, Germany Advance Too

News 18  

The United States secured its place in the last eight of the Davis Cup Finals by winning both its singles matches against Slovakia on Friday, a result that also sends unbeaten Germany through from the same group. Mackenzie McDonald converted four of his six break points in a 6-4, 6-3 win against Lukas Klein and Davis Cup debutant Brandon Nakashima …

US beats Slovakia to join Germany, Spain and Australia in Davis Cup Finals last eight
6 months, 2 weeks ago

US beats Slovakia to join Germany, Spain and Australia in Davis Cup Finals last eight

Associated Press  

ZHUHAI, China — The United States secured its place in the last eight of the Davis Cup Finals after beating Slovakia 3-0 on Friday, a result that also sent unbeaten Germany through from the same group. Spain joined them when four-time Grand Slam champion Carlos Alcaraz beat France’s Ugo Humbert 6-3, 6-3. In Zhuhai, America’s Mackenzie McDonald converted four of …

Canada, Australia and Germany set to advance in the Davis Cup Finals after group-stage wins
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Canada, Australia and Germany set to advance in the Davis Cup Finals after group-stage wins

Associated Press  

MANCHESTER, England — Canada, Australia and Germany remained unbeaten in the group stage of the Davis Cup Finals after each winning their second straight match on Thursday, while Czech player Tomas Machac retired injured for the second time in two days after playing only six minutes. Denis Shapovalov beat Eero Vasa 7-6, 6-2 and Felix Auger-Aliassime followed up with a …

Davis Cup: Holders Italy to face Belgium, Brazil and Netherlands
1 year ago

Davis Cup: Holders Italy to face Belgium, Brazil and Netherlands

The Hindu  

Champions Italy will face Belgium, Brazil and the Netherlands in the Davis Cup Finals Group Stage in September. Italy, who claimed the title for the first time since 1976 thanks to the brilliant play of Jannik Sinner, will have home advantage in Group A with Bologna one of four host cities selected by the ITF. READ | Indian sports industry …

Davis Cup: India drawn to meet Sweden in away tie in September
1 year, 1 month ago

Davis Cup: India drawn to meet Sweden in away tie in September

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: India were on Thursday drawn to meet Sweden in an away Davis Cup World Group I tie in September. The Indian Davis Cup team had blanked Pakistan 4-0 in the World Group I play-offs in Islamabad last week while Sweden lost 1-3 to Brazil at home in the Qualifiers first round. India have never defeated Sweden in five …

Davis Cup Qualifiers 2024: Eubanks replaces injured Fritz for US against Ukraine
1 year, 1 month ago

Davis Cup Qualifiers 2024: Eubanks replaces injured Fritz for US against Ukraine

The Hindu  

Chris Eubanks is replacing an injured Taylor Fritz, who is the top-ranked American man, in the lineup for the United States against Ukraine in the Davis Cup on Thursday. The 32nd-ranked Eubanks, who reached the quarterfinals at Wimbledon last year, was scheduled to make his first appearance in a Davis Cup match against No. The World Cup of Tennis is …

Djokovic's Serbia faces Slovakia in 2024 Davis Cup qualifiers
1 year, 4 months ago

Djokovic's Serbia faces Slovakia in 2024 Davis Cup qualifiers

The Hindu  

Novak Djokovic's Serbia were drawn against Slovakia in 2024 Davis Cup finals qualifying on Sunday, as organisers confirmed the last eight would be held in Malaga again. Djokovic and Serbia crashed out in the semi-finals on Saturday against Italy, as Jannik Sinner beat the world number one in the second singles rubber and then again in the doubles. Crowds have …

Australia beats Finland 2-0 to reach 2nd straight Davis Cup final
1 year, 4 months ago

Australia beats Finland 2-0 to reach 2nd straight Davis Cup final

Associated Press  

MALAGA, Spain — Alex de Minaur and Alexei Popyrin put Australia back into the Davis Cup final for a second straight year after winning their singles matches in a 2-0 victory over Finland on Friday. Novak Djokovic’s Serbia will face Jannik Sinner’s Italy on Saturday in the other semifinal match on the indoor hard court at Martin Carpena arena in …

Australia beats Czech Republic to reach Davis Cup semifinals
1 year, 4 months ago

Australia beats Czech Republic to reach Davis Cup semifinals

The Hindu  

A game away from elimination, Australia found a way to rally and make its way back to the Davis Cup semifinals. Tomas Machac defeated Jordan Thompson 6-4, 7-5 in the first singles to put the Czechs ahead, but De Minaur beat Jiri Lehecka 4-6, 7-6 7-5, and then Purcell and Ebden — the 2022 Wimbledon champions — sealed the comeback …

Great Britain face Novak Djokovic’s Serbia in Davis Cup quarter-finals
1 year, 6 months ago

Great Britain face Novak Djokovic’s Serbia in Davis Cup quarter-finals

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Davis Cup: Britain wins thriller against France to reach quarters
1 year, 6 months ago

Davis Cup: Britain wins thriller against France to reach quarters

The Hindu  

British doubles duo Dan Evans and Neal Skupski saved four match points on the way to a thrilling 1-6 7-6 7-6 victory over France’s Nicolas Mahut and Edouard Roger-Vasselin to secure their country’s place in the Davis Cup Finals on Sunday. France had yet another match point when Skupski served at 5-6 but he stayed ice cool to fire down …

Davis Cup: Finland stuns US to reach quarters, Australia and Canada through
1 year, 6 months ago

Davis Cup: Finland stuns US to reach quarters, Australia and Canada through

The Hindu  

Underdogs Finland stunned 32-times champions the United States on Saturday to seal their place in the Davis Cup quarter-finals for the first time, while the Czech Republic, Canada and Australia all advanced. Otto Virtanen got Finland off to a solid start by outlasting Mackenzie McDonald 7-6 1-6 7-6 before Emil Ruusuvuori sent Finland into the last eight from Group D …

Davis Cup 2023: Britain sees off Australia; Spain, Italy lose
1 year, 6 months ago

Davis Cup 2023: Britain sees off Australia; Spain, Italy lose

The Hindu  

Britain battled to victory over last year’s Davis Cup runners-up Australia in their Finals group stage opener on Wednesday, while Spain and Italy both suffered chastening defeats at home in the premier men’s team competition. WATCH | Djokovic joins Serbian Davis Cup team in Valencia after emotional US Open title celebrations back home “I’m playing for my country so I …

Japan trounces Spain 4-0 to top Group C at the Women’s World Cup
1 year, 7 months ago

Japan trounces Spain 4-0 to top Group C at the Women’s World Cup

Associated Press  

WELLINGTON, New Zealand — Japan scored three times from lightning breaks in the first half, once in the second and defended resolutely to trounce Spain 4-0 on Monday and top Group C at the Women’s World Cup. Hinata Miyazawa scored twice, Riko Ueki scored once and both were instrumental in each other’s goals as Japan switched swiftly from defense to …

Great Britain handed tough draw in the group stage of the Davis Cup Finals
1 year, 11 months ago

Great Britain handed tough draw in the group stage of the Davis Cup Finals

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Davis Cup: South Korea stuns Belgium to reach group stage
2 years, 1 month ago

Davis Cup: South Korea stuns Belgium to reach group stage

The Hindu  

South Korea captain Park Seung-kyu was left in a state of disbelief after his team overturned a 2-0 deficit to complete a famous 3-2 Davis Cup victory over Belgium on Sunday and reach the group stage of the men’s team tournament. The doubles pair of Nam Ji-sung and Song Ming-kyu began the fightback as they battled past Sander Gille and …

Davis Cup: India relegated to World Group II after losing Playoff 2-3 to Denmark
2 years, 1 month ago

Davis Cup: India relegated to World Group II after losing Playoff 2-3 to Denmark

Hindustan Times  

The Indian Davis Cup team was on Saturday relegated to the World Group II for the first time since the new format was launched in 2019 after losing the play-off tie 2-3 to Denmark, who were single-handedly carried by Holger Rune as the world number nine won three matches for the hosts. Rohan Bopanna, center, and Yuki Bhambri, right, of …

Davis Cup 2023 Qualifiers draw announced
2 years, 4 months ago

Davis Cup 2023 Qualifiers draw announced

The Hindu  

The draw for the Davis Cup 2023 qualifiers was announced on Sunday ahead of the 2022 final between Canada and Australia. The 12 winning nations from the qualifiers will advance to the group stage of the 2023 Davis Cup Finals to be held in the week commencing on September 11. The 2023 Davis Cup World Group I play-offs and World …

Davis Cup: Australia reaches first final since 2003 after beating Croatia
2 years, 4 months ago

Davis Cup: Australia reaches first final since 2003 after beating Croatia

The Hindu  

Australia had to fight back twice to reach its first Davis Cup final in 19 years after beating Croatia 2-1. Australia has a really rich history in this competition,” said Hewitt, who played a record 43 Davis Cup ties for Australia from 1999-2018. Australia defeat Croatia 2-1 to book their place in the Final for the first time since 2003 …

Davis Cup: Italy beats US to reach semifinal with Canada
2 years, 4 months ago

Davis Cup: Italy beats US to reach semifinal with Canada

Associated Press  

MÁLAGA, Spain — Italy beat the United States in a doubles decider Thursday to advance to the Davis Cup semifinals for the first time in eight years. Simone Bolelli and Fabio Fognini defeated Tommy Paul and Jack Sock 6-4, 6-4 to secure a 2-1 win for Italy after the teams split the singles matches. The U.S. holds a record 32 …

Tiafoe, Fritz try to give US 1st Davis Cup title since 2007
2 years, 4 months ago

Tiafoe, Fritz try to give US 1st Davis Cup title since 2007

Associated Press  

Frances Tiafoe and Taylor Fritz spent 2022 achieving milestones for themselves — and for U.S. men’s tennis — and now they’ll try to take another step this week by earning their country’s first Davis Cup title in 15 years. We’re definitely one of the better teams out there.” The closing rounds of the Davis Cup Finals are in Malaga, Spain; …

Without Carlos Alcaraz, Spain beats Serbia 3-0 in Davis Cup opener
2 years, 6 months ago

Without Carlos Alcaraz, Spain beats Serbia 3-0 in Davis Cup opener

The Hindu  

No Carlos Alcaraz, no problem for Spain. In front of a partisan home crown at Valencia, Spain cruised to a 3-0 win over Serbia in the Davis Cup opening fixture on Wednesday to move top of its group. The tie appeared to be heading the Americans’ way when Cameron Norrie lost the opening set of the second singles in 45 …

Davis Cup Names Group Stage Venues as Canada Get Wildcard
3 years ago

Davis Cup Names Group Stage Venues as Canada Get Wildcard

News 18  

Bologna and Glasgow were among the four successful bid winners announced by the Davis Cup on Thursday to hold group stage matches later this year. The 16 finalists are Croatia, Serbia, Britain, Canada, and the 12 qualifiers: Germany, Argentina, Australia, Belgium, South Korea, Spain, United States, France, Italy, Kazakhstan, the Netherlands and Sweden. Held last year in three venues in …

Davis Cup Finals group stage set for Bologna, Glasgow, Hamburg and Malaga
3 years ago

Davis Cup Finals group stage set for Bologna, Glasgow, Hamburg and Malaga

The Hindu  

Four cities -- Bologna, Glasgow, Hamburg and Malaga -- will host the group stage for this year's Davis Cup Finals as the International Tennis Federation confirmed another tweak to the format of its historic team event. Last year's Davis Cup Finals featured 18 teams and was held in Madrid, Turin and Innsbruck with the final in Madrid. "This is brilliant …

Davis Cup Finals Group Stage Set for Bologna, Glasgow, Hamburg, Malaga
3 years ago

Davis Cup Finals Group Stage Set for Bologna, Glasgow, Hamburg, Malaga

News 18  

– The group stage of the 2022 Davis Cup Finals will be held in Bologna, Glasgow, Hamburg and Malaga in September, the International Tennis Federation said on Thursday. The top two teams in each group will advance to the knockout stage, which will serve as the season-ending event on the men's tennis calendar from Nov. 23-27 in a fifth host …

Davis Cup 2022: France, Spain, US and Argentina ease into Finals
3 years ago

Davis Cup 2022: France, Spain, US and Argentina ease into Finals

India TV News  

Highlights Spain took out Romania 3-1 in Marbella with Bautista Agut clinchin the tie in beating Copil 6-2, 6-3 Singles wins of Sebastian Korda and Taylor Fritz helped USA beat Colombia 3-0 France, Spain, the United States and Argentina eased into the Davis Cup Finals while Belgium scraped past host Finland 3-2 in the qualifiers. After Roberto Bautista Agut and …

Davis Cup: Kokkinakis wins decisive match, takes Australia to the Finals
3 years ago

Davis Cup: Kokkinakis wins decisive match, takes Australia to the Finals

The Hindu  

Thanasi Kokkinakis held his nerve to beat Hungary's Zsombor Piros 6-4, 6-4 in the deciding qualifying singles rubber on Saturday to help Australia win the tie and seal a place in the Davis Cup Finals later this year. Hungary drew first blood on Saturday, after the doubles pair of Mate Valkusz and Fabian Marozsan eased past Luke Saville and John …

Davis Cup 2021: Germany beat Britain to reach semifinals for 1st time since 2007
3 years, 3 months ago

Davis Cup 2021: Germany beat Britain to reach semifinals for 1st time since 2007

India TV News  

Highlights The German pair defeated British teammates Joe Salisbury and Neal Skupski 7-6, 7-6 The decider took place after best-of-three tie was level following the two singles Evans had given Britain the lead by beating Gojowczyk 6-2, 6-1, but Struff pulled Germany even Germany came from behind to upset Britain in the Davis Cup quarterfinals after Kevin Krawietz and Tim …

Germany beats Britain in Davis Cup for 1st semi since 2007
3 years, 3 months ago

Germany beats Britain in Davis Cup for 1st semi since 2007

The Hindu  

Germany came from behind to upset Britain in the Davis Cup quarterfinals on Tuesday after Kevin Krawietz and Tim Pütz won the decisive doubles match. "We have a great atmosphere in the team from day one.” Daniel Evans had given Britain the lead by beating Peter Gojowczyk 6-2, 6-1, but Jan-Lennard Struff pulled Germany even with the 10-time champion by …

Davis Cup: Defending champions Spain eliminated after loss to Russia, Serbia reach quarter-final
3 years, 3 months ago

Davis Cup: Defending champions Spain eliminated after loss to Russia, Serbia reach quarter-final

Firstpost  

Britain booked their place in the last eight with a come-from-behind victory over the Czech Republic on Sunday Paris: Russia knocked reigning champion Spain out of the Davis Cup on Sunday to set up a quarter-final against Sweden. Aslan Karatsev and world number five Andrey Rublev won 4-6, 6-2, 6-4 against Marcel Granollers and Feliciano Lopez to win Group A …

Britain, Croatia through to Davis Cup quarters, Australia eliminated
3 years, 3 months ago

Britain, Croatia through to Davis Cup quarters, Australia eliminated

The Hindu  

Britain and Croatia booked spots in the Davis Cup quarterfinals after topping their respective groups on Sunday, while 28-times champions Australia was knocked out. However, British number one Cameron Norrie managed to pull one rubber back after being stretched to three sets, beating Jiri Lehecka 6-1, 2-6, 6-1. Croatia, who beat Australia 3-0 in their opening tie, booked top spot …

Davis Cup: Sweden, France on song but Australia lose to Croatia on opening night
3 years, 4 months ago

Davis Cup: Sweden, France on song but Australia lose to Croatia on opening night

Firstpost  

Sweden were in imperious form in the Spanish capital against the Canadian 2019 finalists who went into battle without their top two players Felix Auger-Aliassime and Denis Shapovalov. Paris: Brothers Elias and Mikael Ymer helped Sweden sweep aside Canada, France fought back to down the Czech Republic and Croatia crushed Australia as the revamped Davis Cup opened on Thursday. 👀😳 …

Serbia motivated by 2019 Davis Cup heartbreak, says Djokovic
3 years, 4 months ago

Serbia motivated by 2019 Davis Cup heartbreak, says Djokovic

The Hindu  

World number one Novak Djokovic says Serbia will use the bitter memory of its Davis Cup Finals defeat in 2019 as motivation to lift the trophy for a second time this year. At the inaugural Davis Cup Finals in Madrid two years ago, Serbia was knocked out in the quarter-finals after Viktor Troicki and Djokovic lost a deciding doubles rubber …

Ecuador, Sweden, Hungary, Czech Republic and Austria book Davis Cup Finals debuts
5 years ago

Ecuador, Sweden, Hungary, Czech Republic and Austria book Davis Cup Finals debuts

Firstpost  

Five nations sealed their Davis Cup Finals debuts in the weekend’s qualifiers while heavyweights Germany, Australia, United States and Croatia also booked their places in Madrid. Ecuador, Sweden, Hungary, Czech Republic and Austria will all be in next week’s draw for the 18-nation showdown at La Caja Magica in the Spanish capital in November, having missed the inaugural finals last …

Davis Cup: Fist bumps replace handshakes, sweaty towels off limits
5 years ago

Davis Cup: Fist bumps replace handshakes, sweaty towels off limits

The Hindu  

Davis Cup qualifying started on Friday under the shadow of the deadly coronavirus with fist bumps instead of handshakes, ball boys and girls keeping their distance from sweat-stained towels and two ties even played out in eerily-empty arenas. “There’s too much silence for a Davis Cup crowd,” said Italy skipper Corrado Barazzutti after a day in which players and backroom …

Davis Cup 2020: Roberto Quiroz gives Ecuador 2-0 lead over Japan with hardfought victory over Yasutaka Uchiyama
5 years ago

Davis Cup 2020: Roberto Quiroz gives Ecuador 2-0 lead over Japan with hardfought victory over Yasutaka Uchiyama

Firstpost  

Quiroz had 16 aces in the tie that is being played with no spectators in an attempt to help prevent the spread of coronavirus in Japan Miki: Roberto Quiroz beat Yasutaka Uchiyama 7-6, 2-6, 7-6 on Friday to give Ecuador a 2-0 lead in their Davis Cup qualifier being played with no spectators amid fears over the spread of the …

Virus forces Japan Davis Cup tie behind closed doors
5 years, 1 month ago

Virus forces Japan Davis Cup tie behind closed doors

The Hindu  

Japan’s home Davis Cup tie against Ecuador next week will be played behind closed doors, organisers said on Wednesday, the latest sporting event in the country to be affected by coronavirus fears, five months before the Tokyo Olympics. And Japan’s sumo governing body announced on Wednesday it would hold an emergency meeting to decide whether to go ahead with a …

Davis Cup: Indian team to be decided a day prior to the draw
5 years, 1 month ago

Davis Cup: Indian team to be decided a day prior to the draw

The Hindu  

The Indian Davis Cup team will travel to Zagreb for the Davis Cup tie against Croatia, with three doubles specialists. Rohan Bopanna, Leander Paes and Divij Sharan will all be going to Croatia for the Davis Cup qualification tie, along with the singles specialists Prajnesh Gunneswaran, Sumit Nagal and Ramkumar Ramanathan. Read | With all the three doubles specialists having …

Davis Cup a 'success' but organisers admit format still needs 'tweaks'
5 years, 4 months ago

Davis Cup a 'success' but organisers admit format still needs 'tweaks'

ABC  

The revamped Davis Cup has come to an end with organisers calling the new event a success but admitting "tweaks" are needed to improve the competition going forward. Yannick Noah, the captain of last year's beaten finalists France, said that he was "disgusted" by the changes and that organisers were "lying" by calling this the Davis Cup. Despite this criticism, …

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