Rafael Nadal keeps Spain in Davis Cup World Group

Last Updated: Sunday, September 15, 2013, 00:46

US Open champion Rafael Nadal teamed up with Marc Lopez to give Spain an unassailable 3-0 lead over Ukraine in their Davis Cup World Group play-off on Saturday.

Davis Cup: In-form Nadal subdues Stakhovsky to put Spain in control

Last Updated: Saturday, September 14, 2013, 18:45

A ruthless Rafa Nadal made a seamless transition from hard court to clay when he crushed Sergiy Stakhovsky of Ukraine 6-0 6-0 6-4 to give Spain a commanding 2-0 lead in their Davis Cup World Group playoff in Madrid on Friday.

Czechs go 2-0 up in Davis Cup semi with Argentina

Last Updated: Saturday, September 14, 2013, 09:11

Tomas Berdych and Radek Stepanek powered defending champions Czech Republic to a 2-0 lead in their Davis Cup encounter against Argentina on Friday, moving them within one win of their third final in five years.

Davis Cup: Nadal subdues Stakhovsky to put Spain in control

Last Updated: Saturday, September 14, 2013, 09:08

A ruthless Rafa Nadal made a seamless transition from hard court to clay when he crushed Sergiy Stakhovsky of Ukraine 6-0 6-0 6-4 to give Spain a commanding 2-0 lead in their Davis Cup World Group playoff in Madrid on Friday.

Davis Cup: Djokovic puts Serbia ahead before Canada hit back

Last Updated: Saturday, September 14, 2013, 09:06

Serbia and Canada were level at 1-1 in their Davis Cup semi-final on Friday after Milos Raonic beat Janko Tipsarevic to redress the balance following Novak Djokovic`s straight-sets win over Vasek Pospisil.

Novak Djokovic fired up to recapture Davis Cup glory

Last Updated: Thursday, September 12, 2013, 22:51

Winning the 2010 Davis Cup for Serbia proved the launch pad for Novak Djokovic to reach the top of the men`s game and the 26-year-old hopes another epic run will have a similar effect.

US Open winner Rafael Nadal ready to empty tank to help Spain stay in top tier

Last Updated: Thursday, September 12, 2013, 08:23

A tired Rafa Nadal is ready to give his all for Spain in this weekend`s Davis Cup playoff against Ukraine after a draining US Open brought him his 13th grand slam title.

2013 US Open winner Rafael Nadal says Davis Cup not ideal preparation for Asian swing

Last Updated: Wednesday, September 11, 2013, 14:39

Playing the Davis Cup on clay in Madrid this week is not ideal preparation for the hard-court swing in Asia.

Spain wait on Rafael Nadal ahead of Davis Cup playoff

Last Updated: Tuesday, September 10, 2013, 23:09

Spain captain Alex Corretja will wait until Rafa Nadal arrives in Madrid before deciding whether the US Open champion should play in Friday`s singles in the Davis Cup World Group playoff at home to Ukraine.

Nadal to make Davis Cup return for Spain

Last Updated: Tuesday, September 3, 2013, 00:47

Rafa Nadal has returned to the Spain team as they seek to maintain their Davis Cup World Group status with a playoff tie against Ukraine in Madrid later this month, captain Alex Corretja said on Monday.

PTF to fight on after Davis Cup appeal rejected

Last Updated: Wednesday, May 1, 2013, 23:38

The Pakistan Tennis Federation (PTF) has vowed to fight on to get the result of its Asia-Oceania Group II tie of the Davis Cup against New Zealand overturned by the International Tennis Federation.

Djokovic gambles on ankle in Monte Carlo

Last Updated: Saturday, April 13, 2013, 19:13

Novak Djokovic tested his damaged right ankle on Saturday with a quick exhibition hit with Andy Murray in front of the famed Monte Carlo Casino before deciding to take a chance and play in the ATP Masters 1000 starting on Sunday.