“I want to play the Davis Cup again, and to feel it, because I have not played the Davis Cup 100 per cent for a year-and-a-half now. I want to feel that I am defending my country again”
By Sebastian Fest, dpa Manacor, Spain - Rafael Nadal’s priorities for 2008 are very clear: he dreams of the title at Wimbledon, he wants to win the Davis Cup and he is preparing with particular interest the … via Bangkok Post
“He (Ancic) played really well, served really well throughout and was very difficult to break”
FRANCE’S surprise Australian Open finalist Jo-Wilfried Tsonga suffered a disappointing return to France as he was beaten 7-5 7-6 in straight sets by Croatian Mario Ancic in the first round of the Marseille … via NEWS.com.au
Spaniard Rafael Nadal, the world No. 2 men’s tennis player, Wednesday launched a foundation to focus on social work, development and various charity projects. via The Post Chronicle
The Davis Cup quarter-final match between Germany and Spain will be played in an indoor hall in Bremen. via Slam Sports
“Definitely it will not be an easy match as there are two Austrialian Open champions in Serbia’s squad. However, they’re not invincible and we can win.”
Mikhail Youzhny of Russia is seen here in action against Spanish opponent Rafael Nadal during the final match of the Chennai Open in January 2008. via TurkishPress.com
“I don’t know what else to do at this stage”
For some of this year’s Davis Cup teams, like Israel’s and South Korea’s, the wait to rejoin the World Group has often seemed interminable. via International Herald Tribune
“If we work well and we take every chance we get, maybe we can get an upset”
By Bill Scott, dpa Vienna - A mere two months after celebrating a Davis Cup title triumph over Russia, Andy Roddick and James Blake lead the US back into battle with an away tie on clay against Austria this … via Bangkok Post
Roger Federer maintained his lead atop the ATP tennis rankings as the latest edition issued on Monday saw only little change in the top 10. via Bangkok Post
“It’s better if those who are already prepared go. I don’t consider myself suitable for this time.”
No. 2-ranked Rafael Nadal thinks Spain has a better chance of beating Peru in the first round of the Davis Cup without him. via Houston Chronicle
Spain’s Rafael Nadal and Carlos Ferrero have decided to skip a first-round Davis Cup tennis match in Peru next month to prepare for the hard-court season. via ArcaMax Publishing
