Tag: Davis Cup

Federer ignored deadline set by ‘new’ Davis Cup

Roger Federer has revealed that organisers of the re-launched and condensed Davis Cup gave him three days to decide if he would commit to the controversial competition.

October 28, 2018

New Davis Cup to look to next generation of tennis talent

The Davis Cup can succeed even without the likes of Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal as the reformed tournament will target a new generation of tennis stars, the International Tennis Federation's chief operating officer has said.

October 22, 2018

Roger Federer says new Davis Cup ‘not designed for me’

Djokovic said that he is backing the rival ATP World Team Cup, set to take place weeks after the Davis Cup finals, at the start of the 2020 season.

October 12, 2018

Croatia take 2-0 lead over USA in Davis Cup semi-final

Croatia raced to a commanding 2-0 lead over the United States on the opening day of their Davis Cup semi-final in Zadar on Friday.

September 15, 2018

Injured Nadal to miss Davis Cup semi-final with France

Rafael Nadal will miss Spain’s Davis Cup semi-final against France next weekend due to the knee injury that forced him to retire at the US Open, the Spanish tennis federation said Saturday. “Rafa Nadal will not be able to compete in the tie against France in Lille. The knee injury suffered last night (Friday) at …

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September 9, 2018

‘Sad’ Federer hopes new Davis Cup lives up to promises

While unsure of the wisdom of this week's sweeping Davis Cup reform, Roger Federer has called on tennis officials to make good on promises regarding the new-look competition.

August 19, 2018

British tennis chiefs to vote against Davis Cup reform

British tennis chiefs said Wednesday they will vote against the controversial reforms planned for the Davis Cup, claiming the radical changes could see fewer players taking part and a warning of fan interest.

August 16, 2018

Gutsy, glorious

Becoming the most successful doubles player in Davis Cup history was historic, yet not the complete story of the legend that Leander Paes has become. As important as that statistical accomplishment was the fact that, as on numerous previous occasions, he exhibited the guts that have brought him a brand of glory of which not …

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April 10, 2018

Davis Cup: India rally to beat China 3-2, seal World Group Play offs berth

Leander Paes and Rohan Bopanna notched up a hard fought win in the doubles contest before Ramkumar Ramanathan and Prajnesh Gunneswaran pulled off the must-win rubbers as India advanced to the World Group Play-offs with a 3-2 verdict over China here on Saturday. The experienced Indian combination were made to sweat by the spirited Chinese …

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April 7, 2018

Davis Cup: Paes creates history as India win doubles match

Leander Paes and Rohan Bopanna notched up a hard fought win in the doubles contest to keep India’s chances alive in their Davis Cup Asia/Ocenia Group I tie against China here on Saturday. The experienced Indian combination were made to sweat by the spirited Chinese pair of Mo Xin Gong and Ze Zhang before claiming …

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April 7, 2018

World No 1 Rafael Nadal back for Spain in Davis Cup

Nadal last appeared for Spain in the Davis Cup in September 2016.

March 28, 2018

Lleyton Hewitt slams Davis Cup shake-up as a ‘money grab’

Furious Australian Davis Cup captain Lleyton Hewitt has slammed a proposed shake-up of the competition as a “money-grabbing” exercise that will ruin the century-plus event. The two-time Grand Slam champion said International Tennis Federation (ITF) president David Haggerty should resign if the plan fails to receive a two-thirds majority at the organisation’s general meeting in …

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March 23, 2018

New Davis Cup format difficult for India: Vijay Amritraj

With the national tennis squad scheduled to face China next month, former star Vijay Amritraj on Tuesday said the new Davis Cup format is not ideal for emerging countries like India. According to Amritraj, the new two-day format may be difficult for India as it will be difficult for players to compete in both singles …

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March 20, 2018

Tennis chiefs aim to transform Davis Cup with World Cup plan

The Davis Cup is set for a dramatic transformation that would see a new season-ending World Cup of Tennis Finals featuring 18 nations, the International Tennis Federation (ITF) announced today. The ITF unveiled plans for a 25-year, 3 billion (2.4 billion euros) partnership with investment group Kosmos, founded by Barcelona football star Gerard Pique, to …

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February 27, 2018

Davis Cup: Alexander Zverev stars as Germany beat Australia

Zverev produced some superb tennis to down Kyrgios 6-2, 7-6 (7/3), 6-2 in one hour, 48 minutes and put Germany into a quarter-final against either Spain or Great Britain.

February 4, 2018

Britain draw level with Spain in Davis Cup tie

Cameron Norrie pulled off a big upset on his Davis Cup debut, defeating Spaniard Roberto Bautista-Agut to help Britain draw level at 1-1 in their World Group first-round tie.

February 3, 2018

No Federer, Nadal, Djokovic but plenty at stake in Davis Cup

Just five days after the conclusion of the Australian Open, tennis shifts its attention to the Davis Cup this weekend.

February 1, 2018