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 his six break points to beat Slovakia’s Lukas Klein 6-4, 6-3, and Davis Cup debutant Brandon Nakashima had eight aces in a 6-3, 6-3 win against Jozef Kovalik. The U.S. also won the doubles: Austin Krajicek and Rajeev Ram, who lost the men’s doubles final at the Paris Olympics last month, rallied to beat Klein and Norbert Gombos 6-7, 7-6, 10-1, winning 15 of the last 16 points.

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ATP roundup: Stefanos Tsitsipas wins opener in Dubai
1 month ago

ATP roundup: Stefanos Tsitsipas wins opener in Dubai

The Hindu  

Fourth-seeded Stefanos Tsitsipas won points on 81 per cent of his first serves in his 7-6, 6-3 defeat of Italian Lorenzo Sonego in the opening round of the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships on Monday. Chile Open Cristian Garin gave his hometown fans something to cheer about, rallying for a 2-6, 6-4, 6-4 win over Argentine qualifier Juan Pablo Ficovich …

Davis Cup: Japan fights back to beat Britain in qualifiers, US advances
1 month, 4 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 …

Argentina beats Casper Ruud’s Norway in Davis Cup qualifying
1 month, 4 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, 4 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 …

United Cup: US claims second title with win over Poland
2 months, 3 weeks ago

United Cup: US claims second title with win over Poland

The Hindu  

A dominant United States lifted its second United Cup mixed team tournament title in three years after it beat Poland 2-0 on Sunday with Coco Gauff and Taylor Fritz both winning their singles matches. The top seeds in the $10 million tournament that began with 18 nations in contention clinched the trophy when Fritz defeated Hubert Hurkacz 6-4 5-7 7-6 …

Gauff and Fritz put U.S. in United Cup tennis semis. Kazakhstan also through after ousting Germany
2 months, 4 weeks ago

Gauff and Fritz put U.S. in United Cup tennis semis. Kazakhstan also through after ousting Germany

Associated Press  

PERTH, Australia — Coco Gauff and Taylor Fritz powered the U.S., tournament winner two years ago, into the semifinals of the United Cup mixed teams tennis event on Wednesday. To play in this heat was so tough.” In Sydney, Iga Swiatek and Hubert Hurcacz won their deciding mixed doubles match over the Czech Republic to qualify Poland for the quarterfinals. …

Davis Cup: Jannik Sinner leads Italy past Netherlands for its second consecutive title
4 months ago

Davis Cup: Jannik Sinner leads Italy past Netherlands for its second consecutive title

The Hindu  

Jannik Sinner clinched Italy’s second consecutive Davis Cup title and capped his breakthrough season at the top of tennis by beating Tallon Griekspoor 7-6, 6-2 on Sunday for a 2-0 win over the Netherlands in the final of the team competition. Sinner went 73-8 with eight singles titles in 2024, with his first two Grand Slam trophies arriving at the …

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, 1 week 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 …

Germany overcome Alexander Zverev absence to beat Canada and reach Davis Cup semis
4 months, 1 week ago

Germany overcome Alexander Zverev absence to beat Canada and reach Davis Cup semis

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Germany wins both singles matches to top Canada and reach Davis Cup semifinals
4 months, 1 week ago

Germany wins both singles matches to top Canada and reach Davis Cup semifinals

Associated Press  

MALAGA, Spain — Germany kept alive its hopes of winning the Davis Cup for the first time in more than three decades by beating Canada in Wednesday’s quarterfinal. Let’s look forward to Friday.” In the last two quarterfinals this year, the United States faces Australia and defending champion Italy takes on Argentina. “It just slipped away from me, so it’s …

Germany powers past Canada to reach Davis Cup semifinal
4 months, 1 week ago

Germany powers past Canada to reach Davis Cup semifinal

The Hindu  

Three-time Davis Cup winner Germany eased into the semifinals with a 2-0 victory against Canada on Wednesday. Jan-Lennard Struff defeated Denis Shapovalov 4-6, 7-5, 7-6 to avenge Germany’s defeat in the 2022 quarterfinals by eventual victor Canada. Daniel Altmaier beat Gabriel Diallo in straight sets 7-6, 6-4 in the opening singles rubber to send Germany ahead in the quarterfinal clash. …

Davis Cup Finals: Daniel Altmaier, Jan-Lennard Struff power Germany to semis
4 months, 1 week ago

Davis Cup Finals: Daniel Altmaier, Jan-Lennard Struff power Germany to semis

India Today  

Daniel Altmaier and Jan-Lennard Struff powered Germany through to the semi-final of the Davis Cup Finals in Malaga with a 2-0 win over Canada. Altmaier gave Germany the crucial 1-0 lead after beating Diallo 7-6, 6-4 in a tad under two hours. My fighting spirit helped me to win the first set, and then I was getting into a better …

US vs Canada Battle Set in United Cup Draw
5 months, 1 week ago

US vs Canada Battle Set in United Cup Draw

News 18  

Top seeds the United States and Canada clash in the United Cup in Australia. The United States will be represented by Coco Gauff and Taylor Fritz, while Canada will be represented by Felix Auger-Aliassime and Leylah Fernandez. Germany will face Brazil and China, while Greece will be grouped with Kazakhstan and a Spanish team missing world number two Carlos Alcaraz. …

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, 2 weeks 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 …

Alcaraz, Bautista give Spain place in Davis Cup final phase
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Alcaraz, Bautista give Spain place in Davis Cup final phase

China Daily  

Spain's Carlos Alcaraz celebrates after winning his match against France's Ugo Humbert during the Davis Cup Group B stage at Pabellon Fuente de San Luis, Valencia, Spain on September 13, 2024. MADRID - Spain assured their place in the final phase of the Davis Cup after Carlos Alcaraz and Roberto Bautista won their singles matches against France in Valencia on …

Australia qualifies for Davis Cup finals ahead of final group game against Spain
6 months, 2 weeks 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 …

'Impressive' Germany sweep past Chile in Davis Cup
6 months, 2 weeks ago

'Impressive' Germany sweep past Chile in Davis Cup

China Daily  

Germany's Kevin Krawiet and Tim Puetz celebrate winning their doubles match against Chile's Tomas Barrios Vera and Matias Soto during their Davis Cup match at Hengqin International Tennis Center, Zhuhai, China on September 12, 2024. PARIS - Germany swept past Chile to keep their perfect record after two ties in the Davis Cup group stage finals on Thursday with wins …

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 2024: USA Dominate Chile in Clean Sweep Win in Group Stage Opener
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Davis Cup 2024: USA Dominate Chile in Clean Sweep Win in Group Stage Opener

News 18  

The United States began their hunt for a record-extending 33rd Davis Cup title by sweeping aside Chile on Wednesday. Bryan, who with his twin brother Mike won 16 Grand Slam doubles titles and was part of the 2007 Davis Cup title-winning team, added: “Everyone showed a lot of heart, a lot of guts. “I don’t think it’s ever happened in …

Weinberg helps the US beat Australia 11-10 in the men’s water polo quarters at the Paris Olympics
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Weinberg helps the US beat Australia 11-10 in the men’s water polo quarters at the Paris Olympics

Associated Press  

NANTERRE, France — Adrian Weinberg made two blocks in a penalty shootout to help the United States beat Australia 11-10 on Wednesday in the quarterfinals of the men’s water polo tournament at the Paris Olympics. “We didn’t give up from the first to the last moment.” Angelos Vlachopoulos had just tied the game for Greece with 6 seconds remaining. “He …

France tops Canada and Serbia beats Australia in OT to reach Olympic semis. Germany, US also advance
7 months, 3 weeks ago

France tops Canada and Serbia beats Australia in OT to reach Olympic semis. Germany, US also advance

Associated Press  

PARIS — France had an ugly couple of days following its group-stage finale loss to Germany. Guerschon Yabusele scored 22 points after being inserted into the starting lineup, Victor Wembanyama had 12 rebounds and France beat Canada 82-73 on Tuesday to advance to its second straight men’s Olympic basketball semifinal. “Now we’ve got a good base to build on for …

The U.S. men are favored for basketball gold at the Paris Games but many challengers await them
8 months, 2 weeks ago

The U.S. men are favored for basketball gold at the Paris Games but many challengers await them

Associated Press  

There is one goal, and it’s always the same goal for USA Basketball. “We have a lot of respect for those guys, but basketball still lies here.” Call that the mission within the mission for the U.S. in Paris: Winning is the goal, but there’s also a clear sense that it’d be nice to remind the rest of the world …

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 2024: Sebastian Baez lifts Argentina past Kazakhstan, Belgium and France win
1 year, 1 month ago

Davis Cup 2024: Sebastian Baez lifts Argentina past Kazakhstan, Belgium and France win

The Hindu  

Argentina reached the Davis Cup Finals group stage by eliminating Kazakhstan 3-2 in the best-of-five-match qualifying round when Sebastian Baez erased two match points and came back to edge Dmitry Popko 6-4, 3-6, 7-6 on Sunday. Popko was in position to get Kazakhstan past 2016 Davis Cup champion Argentina, just one point away from winning while ahead 6-4 in the …

Brazil beats host Sweden 3-1 to advance to Davis Cup Finals group stage for first time
1 year, 1 month ago

Brazil beats host Sweden 3-1 to advance to Davis Cup Finals group stage for first time

Associated Press  

HELSINGBORG, Sweden — Thiago Monteiro led Brazil its first spot in the Davis Cup Finals group stage in September, beating Sweden’s Elias Ymer 4-6, 6-4, 6-2 on Saturday for a 3-1 team victory. It is the job of the whole team.” Earlier in doubles on the hard court at Helsingborg Arena, Brazil’s Felipe Meligeni Alves and Rafael Matos topped Filip …

Chris Eubanks and Sebastian Korda give the US a 2-0 lead over Ukraine in the Davis Cup
1 year, 1 month ago

Chris Eubanks and Sebastian Korda give the US a 2-0 lead over Ukraine in the Davis Cup

Hindustan Times  

VILNIUS, Lithuania — Chris Eubanks stepped in as a late replacement for an injured Taylor Fritz and joined Sebastian Korda in earning singles victories on Thursday to give the United States a 2-0 lead against Ukraine in Davis Cup qualifying. 32-ranked Eubanks, a Wimbledon quarterfinalist last year, made his Davis Cup debut and defeated No. I've been pretty nervous all …

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 …

Zverev leads Germany to win over Italy at United Cup. Netherlands, China and Poland also win
1 year, 2 months ago

Zverev leads Germany to win over Italy at United Cup. Netherlands, China and Poland also win

News 18  

SYDNEY: Alexander Zverev led Germany to a 2-1 win over Italy while the Netherlands won the decisive mixed doubles to beat Norway in the United Cup group stage on Saturday. Zverev came from behind to beat Lorenzo Sonego 6-7, 6-3, 6-4 and teamed with Angelique Kerber to win the decisive mixed doubles against Sorengo and Angelica Moratelli 6-3, 6-0. “Angie …

Zverev leads Germany to win over Italy at United Cup. Netherlands, China and Poland also win
1 year, 2 months ago

Zverev leads Germany to win over Italy at United Cup. Netherlands, China and Poland also win

Associated Press  

SYDNEY — Alexander Zverev led Germany to a 2-1 win over Italy while the Netherlands won the decisive mixed doubles to beat Norway in the United Cup group stage on Saturday. Zverev came from behind to beat Lorenzo Sonego 6-7, 6-3, 6-4 and teamed with Angelique Kerber to win the decisive mixed doubles against Sorengo and Angelica Moratelli 6-3, 6-0. …

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 …

Davis Cup 2023: Novak Djokovic tells fans to ‘shut up’, Italy beat Serbia 2-1
1 year, 4 months ago

Davis Cup 2023: Novak Djokovic tells fans to ‘shut up’, Italy beat Serbia 2-1

Live Mint  

Serbian professional tennis player, Novak Djokovic, currently ranked world No. 1 in singles by the Association of Tennis Professionals, on 24 November told a group of drumming fans of the Great Britain team to “shut up”, with the latter trying to drown out his post-match interview after Djokovic's quarterfinal win on Thursday, reported CNN. In the quarterfinal, Djokovic defeated Cameron …

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 …

Davis Cup: Raonic gives champion Canada fast start v Finland
1 year, 4 months ago

Davis Cup: Raonic gives champion Canada fast start v Finland

The Hindu  

Canada’s Milos Raonic returned to Davis Cup action for the first time in five years to give the reigning champion a fast start in its Final Eight clash against Finland on Tuesday. The big-serving Raonic banged down 18 aces in a 6-3 7-5 defeat of lowly-ranked Finn Patrick Kaukovalta to put Canada 1-0 ahead in the best-of-three tie. Both teams …

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 …

United States out of Davis Cup Finals after losing to Finland. Canada reaches Final 8
1 year, 6 months ago

United States out of Davis Cup Finals after losing to Finland. Canada reaches Final 8

Associated Press  

SPLIT, Croatia — Defending champion Canada advanced to the Final 8 of the Davis Cup on Saturday but the United States was eliminated by Finland, which reached the quarterfinals for the first time with a 3-0 win. Otto Virtanen saved two match points in the decisive tiebreaker to beat Mackenzie McDonald 7-6, 1-6, 7-6 and Emil Ruusuvuori defeated Tommy Paul …

Davis Cup 2023: United States beaten as Tiafoe loses again; Titleholder Canada defeats Sweden
1 year, 6 months ago

Davis Cup 2023: United States beaten as Tiafoe loses again; Titleholder Canada defeats Sweden

The Hindu  

Frances Tiafoe was beaten for the second straight time in the Davis Cup Finals, with his latest defeat on Thursday coming after a code violation on match point for smashing his racket into the ground following a disagreement with the chair umpire. Defending champion Canada earlier defeated Sweden 3-0 to take the lead in Group A. Gabriel Diallo secured the …

United States beaten in Davis Cup Finals as Tiafoe loses again. Titleholder Canada defeats Sweden
1 year, 6 months ago

United States beaten in Davis Cup Finals as Tiafoe loses again. Titleholder Canada defeats Sweden

Associated Press  

SPLIT, Croatia — Frances Tiafoe was beaten for the second straight time in the Davis Cup Finals, with his latest defeat on Thursday coming after a code violation on match point for smashing his racket into the ground following a disagreement with the chair umpire. Defending champion Canada earlier defeated Sweden 3-0 to take the lead in Group A. Gabriel …

Serbia and France off to winning starts in Davis Cup
1 year, 6 months ago

Serbia and France off to winning starts in Davis Cup

The Hindu  

Serbia made a victorious start to their Davis Cup Finals group stage campaign by beating South Korea on Tuesday before 24-time Grand Slam champion Novak Djokovic arrives for tougher tests ahead. The 36-year-old’s team mates ensured there were no hiccups in their opener as Dusan Lajovic downed Hong Seong-chan 6-4, 7-6 and Laslo Djere battled past Kwon Soon-woo 4-6, 6-2, …

Davis Cup 2023: Serbia targets progress with Djokovic boost
1 year, 6 months ago

Davis Cup 2023: Serbia targets progress with Djokovic boost

The Hindu  

Novak Djokovic could return to action in the Davis Cup later this week after capturing his 24th Grand Slam title at the U.S. Open and Serbia team mate Miomir Kecmanovic said on Monday the 36-year-old can give the team a huge advantage. Djokovic beat Daniil Medvedev 6-3, 7-6, 6-3 in New York on Sunday to lift his third Grand Slam …

Davis Cup Finals 2023, Group Stage Team Squads: Alcaraz to lead Spain, Djokovic to play for Serbia
1 year, 7 months ago

Davis Cup Finals 2023, Group Stage Team Squads: Alcaraz to lead Spain, Djokovic to play for Serbia

The Hindu  

1 Carlos Alcaraz will headline Spain’s squad and could face World No. 2 Novak Djokovic of Serbia in the Group Stage for this year’s Davis Cup Finals. The group stage of the premier men’s tennis team event will feature 16 teams divided into four pools and take place across four cities - Bologna, Manchester, Split and Valencia - from September …

Team USA defeats No. 1 Spain in FIBA World Cup exhibition: ‘We have more good players,’ Kerr says
1 year, 7 months ago

Team USA defeats No. 1 Spain in FIBA World Cup exhibition: ‘We have more good players,’ Kerr says

New York Times  

MALAGA, Spain — A Team USA win being considered an upset of any kind is virtually unheard of, but as far as the FIBA World rankings go, the underdog was victorious Sunday. Team USA may be 3-0 on this barnstorming tour headed toward the FIBA World Cup, but this was the first stiff test. “I’m happy I’m a part of …

Spain-Serbia matchup in Davis Cup draw, United States to face Croatia
1 year, 11 months ago

Spain-Serbia matchup in Davis Cup draw, United States to face Croatia

The Hindu  

The draw for the group stage of the Davis Cup Finals set up a possible meeting between No. The United States will face two-time champion Croatia along with Finland and the Netherlands in Group D. That group will be hosted by Croatia, although the city and venue have yet to be announced. Defending champion Canada, which won the tournament for …

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

The Independent  

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Davis Cup 2023: Stan Wawrinka seals shock win for Swiss, US sweeps Uzbekistan in qualifiers
2 years, 1 month ago

Davis Cup 2023: Stan Wawrinka seals shock win for Swiss, US sweeps Uzbekistan in qualifiers

The Hindu  

Three-time Grand Slam winner Stan Wawrinka rolled back the clock to secure a thrilling win for Switzerland over Germany in the Davis Cup qualifier on Saturday. The 37-year-old, part of the Swiss 2014 Davis Cup winning team but who had not played in the event since 2015, beat Daniel Altmaier 6-3, 5-7, 6-4 to seal a 3-2 win in Trier. …

Paul, McDonald give United States 2-0 lead over Uzbekistan in Davis Cup
2 years, 1 month ago

Paul, McDonald give United States 2-0 lead over Uzbekistan in Davis Cup

The Hindu  

Mackenzie McDonald and Tommy Paul gave the United States a 2-0 lead in their Davis Cup qualifier against Uzbekistan on Friday, winning their singles rubbers in straight sets in Tashkent. Fresh off their Australian Open exploits, McDonald wasted little time in getting the U.S. - record 32-times Davis Cup winner - on the board in the indoor arena at the …

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