Davis Cup - Live scores only

Spain wins tie over Kazakhstan 4-0
Ferrero defeated Kukushkin 6-1,4-6,7-6(2),4-6,6-4
Almagro defeated Golubev 6-3,4-6,6-1,6-1
Granollers/M Lopez defeated Korolev/Schukin 6-2,6-3,6-1

Austria wins tie over Russia 3-2
Melzer defeated Kunitsyn 6-2,6-7(3),6-4,3-6,6-1
Haider-Maurer defeated Bogomolov 6-1,6-4,6-7(1),6-2
Davydenko/Youzhny(R) defeated Marach/Peya 7-6(1),6-7(7),7-5,3-6,6-4
Melzer defeated Bogomolov 6-2,6-4,6-1

France leads Canada 2-1 (5 PM)
Tsonga defeated Pospisil 6-1,6-3,6-3
Raonic(C) defeated Benneteau 6-2,6-4,7-5
Benneteau/Llodra defeated Nestor/Raonic 7-6(1),7-6(2),6-3
Raonic vs Tsonga
Pospisil vs Raonic

United States wins tie over Switzerland 5-0
Fish defeated Wawrinka 6-2,4-6,4-6,6-1,9-7
Isner defeated Federer 4-6,6-3,7-6(4),6-2
M Bryan/Fish defeated Federer/Wawrinka 4-6,6-3,6-3,6-3

Czech Republic wins tie over Italy 4-1
Stepanek defeated Seppi 4-6,6-4,6-3,3-6,6-3
Berdych defeated Bolelli 6-3,4-6,7-5,6-2
Berdych/Stepanek defeated Bracciali/Starace 6-3,6-4,6-2

Serbia wins tie over Sweden 4-1
Tipsarevic defeated Prpic 6-3,6-3,6-4
Troicki defeated Ryderstedt 6-4,6-3,5-7,6-3
Brunstrom/Lindstedt(SW) defeated Tipsarevic/Zimonjic 3-6,6-3,7-6(4),6-7(3),10-8
Tipsarevic defeated Ryderstedt 6-2,7-6(5),7-5

Croatia wins tie over Japan 3-2
Soeda(J) defeated Dodig 6-7(3),3-6,6-4,6-3,7-5
Karlovic(C) defeated Nishikori 6-4,6-4,6-3
Dodig/Karlovic(C) defeated Ito/Sugita 6-4,6-4,3-6,6-3
Nishikori(J) defeated Dodig 7-5,7-6(4),6-3
Karlovic(C) defeated Soeda 7-6(4),6-1,6-4

Argentina wins tie over Germany 4-1
Monaco defeated Petzschner 6-3,6-3,6-3
Nalbandian defeated Mayer 2-6,6-0,6-1,7-6(5)
Nalbandian/Schwank defeated Haas/Petzschner 3-6,4-6,6-4,6-3,6-4

Good bless America.

Marion at the ceremony: The tears are really flowing, she's so disappointed. But a huge cheer from the French crowd. Also for Angelique.

"Congrats Angy, I'm sure we'll have some more great matches in the future."

French

"It was wonderful having Monica Seles in the crowd, I grew up with her as my hero. And thank you all for supporting me so wonderfully this week."

The usual Oscar-like thank yous from Angelique.

oh crap ...or merde...too bad about the Maid. Would have been nice for her to win at home. I did think that perhaps she had been dipping into the candy dish a little too much lately. Not that she will ever be 'svelte' but she looked fitter at the end of last year.

The only thing that surprised me about today's USA pasting of Switz. is that Michale Lammer managed to take Ryan's Hope to 2 TBs. I have seen Lammer play a couple of times and Harrison 3 or 4 now, and Mr. Lammer, you are no Ryan Harrison.

___ Bless America? Why? What has America done for___lately?

(Site rules, dontcha know.)

oh dear- I wonder if temes has seen this -

http://tinyurl.com/86yw85x

Davis Cup final will be ARG-USA in Buenos Aires....

Sorry to hear that you aren't well, Pete .... better stay tucked up in bed.

Good result for USA. I'm finding it a little hard to concentrate on tennis at the moment with the sad news of yesterday.

Get well soon Pete,now really of to give attention to where it's due

*Winks* at Lynne!

Cl,I see you'restill with that holiday mood,sorry for your Ze Maid!

she can go have so more sugar,lol!

Pete,
Get well soon. And, please, write something about team Argentina when you are feeling better. Thanks.
Lovely picture!

JEWELL!
look at that evo! instant knighthood? are people spontaneously celebrating on the streets? how merry is ol' albion in this fine hour of manly heroes?

(bit sad for the slovaks, i like klizan and lacko, but how exciting if britain is on the loose again... movin' all up in F Cup and D Cup!)

Sorry you've been feeling sick, Pete. I hope you feel better soon.

Dr. Ivo got to be a Davis Cup hero by winning a live 5th rubber. He won 3 points for Croatia.

Unfortunately, Croatia travels to Argentina next...

CL yes I have seen the news...I am very saddened that's for sure

One last Whitney moment http://tinyurl.com/7y3kgxd

And Marion lost! How can I take this overflowing tragedy

Typepad is acting funky, this might be a double-post:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KJVtGyiHXi8

Very impressive performance by the US didn't see that coming. I can't wrap my head around Isner beating Fed like that and on clay of all surfaces great win for him.

Thanks for posting that Tina! :)

The Chanel ads on Eurosport France use the Stones' version of "She Said Yeah!". Rock on.

Karlovic was alone too good for Japan, bravo dr Ivo. Very impressive

Draw is
Spain - Austria
Canada-France vs. USA

Czech - Srbija
Argentina - Croatia

This can't be good

http://www.tennis.com/articles/templates/news.aspx?articleid=16410&zoneid=4

I do hope young Milos isn't going to be one of those perpetually injured guys.

this can only be good

http://www.daviscup.com/media/110793/110793.jpg
http://cache.daylife.com/imageserve/07xs3l6fUiaJL/1000x.jpg
http://cache.daylife.com/imageserve/0bWg6GV3qGddb/x1000.jpg

32, like a boss.

Davis Cup - Live scores only

Spain wins tie over Kazakhstan 4-0
Ferrero defeated Kukushkin 6-1,4-6,7-6(2),4-6,6-4
Almagro defeated Golubev 6-3,4-6,6-1,6-1
Granollers/M Lopez defeated Korolev/Schukin 6-2,6-3,6-1

Austria wins tie over Russia 3-2
Melzer defeated Kunitsyn 6-2,6-7(3),6-4,3-6,6-1
Haider-Maurer defeated Bogomolov 6-1,6-4,6-7(1),6-2
Davydenko/Youzhny(R) defeated Marach/Peya 7-6(1),6-7(7),7-5,3-6,6-4
Melzer defeated Bogomolov 6-2,6-4,6-1

France leads Canada 2-1 (5 PM)
Tsonga defeated Pospisil 6-1,6-3,6-3
Raonic(C) defeated Benneteau 6-2,6-4,7-5
Benneteau/Llodra defeated Nestor/Raonic 7-6(1),7-6(2),6-3
Dancevic vs Tsonga
Pospisil vs Raonic

United States wins tie over Switzerland 5-0
Fish defeated Wawrinka 6-2,4-6,4-6,6-1,9-7
Isner defeated Federer 4-6,6-3,7-6(4),6-2
M Bryan/Fish defeated Federer/Wawrinka 4-6,6-3,6-3,6-3

Czech Republic wins tie over Italy 4-1
Stepanek defeated Seppi 4-6,6-4,6-3,3-6,6-3
Berdych defeated Bolelli 6-3,4-6,7-5,6-2
Berdych/Stepanek defeated Bracciali/Starace 6-3,6-4,6-2

Serbia wins tie over Sweden 4-1
Tipsarevic defeated Prpic 6-3,6-3,6-4
Troicki defeated Ryderstedt 6-4,6-3,5-7,6-3
Brunstrom/Lindstedt(SW) defeated Tipsarevic/Zimonjic 3-6,6-3,7-6(4),6-7(3),10-8
Tipsarevic defeated Ryderstedt 6-2,7-6(5),7-5

Croatia wins tie over Japan 3-2
Soeda(J) defeated Dodig 6-7(3),3-6,6-4,6-3,7-5
Karlovic(C) defeated Nishikori 6-4,6-4,6-3
Dodig/Karlovic(C) defeated Ito/Sugita 6-4,6-4,3-6,6-3
Nishikori(J) defeated Dodig 7-5,7-6(4),6-3
Karlovic(C) defeated Soeda 7-6(4),6-1,6-4

Argentina wins tie over Germany 4-1
Monaco defeated Petzschner 6-3,6-3,6-3
Nalbandian defeated Mayer 2-6,6-0,6-1,7-6(5)
Nalbandian/Schwank defeated Haas/Petzschner 3-6,4-6,6-4,6-3,6-4

"I do hope young Milos isn't going to be one of those perpetually injured guys."

It's looking like he will be

raonic reminds a bit of a giraffe, endless legs and kinda shortish torso.

fancy dancy is giving a fair showing. props.
are canuck commies comparing him to (a poor man's) federer yet?

Get well soon , Pete!
And USA! USA! I am so happy for the team. After personally witnessing that kick in the gut that was the tie vs Spain in Austin - I am so happy for this team and Captain Courier . This will be a confidence builder , I am sure

now to Canada / France. So sorry that Raonic is injured again. He does look like one of those guys who is always going to be injured. What a shame. I often wonder with these super tall players - like Raonic and Monfils who seem to have knee issues , if Osgood Schlatter's syndrome has anything to do with it . ( knee pain caused by over use / rapid growth in adolescence ) Not much that can be done about it that I know of .

Told you kids about Raonic & injury.

Kobe clutch again! Still not happy about his shoot %, but a win is a win. Now if he can only avoid having to rescue his team....

IC Fed & Co. sucked even more ass.

Davis Cup - Live scores only

Spain wins tie over Kazakhstan 5-0
Ferrero defeated Kukushkin 6-1,4-6,7-6(2),4-6,6-4
Almagro defeated Golubev 6-3,4-6,6-1,6-1
Granollers/M Lopez defeated Korolev/Schukin 6-2,6-3,6-1

Austria wins tie over Russia 3-2
Melzer defeated Kunitsyn 6-2,6-7(3),6-4,3-6,6-1
Haider-Maurer defeated Bogomolov 6-1,6-4,6-7(1),6-2
Davydenko/Youzhny(R) defeated Marach/Peya 7-6(1),6-7(7),7-5,3-6,6-4
Melzer defeated Bogomolov 6-2,6-4,6-1

France wins tie over Canada 3-1
Tsonga defeated Pospisil 6-1,6-3,6-3
Raonic(C) defeated Benneteau 6-2,6-4,7-5
Benneteau/Llodra defeated Nestor/Raonic 7-6(1),7-6(2),6-3
Tsonga defeated Dancevic 6-4,6-4,6-1

United States wins tie over Switzerland 5-0
Fish defeated Wawrinka 6-2,4-6,4-6,6-1,9-7
Isner defeated Federer 4-6,6-3,7-6(4),6-2
M Bryan/Fish defeated Federer/Wawrinka 4-6,6-3,6-3,6-3

Czech Republic wins tie over Italy 4-1
Stepanek defeated Seppi 4-6,6-4,6-3,3-6,6-3
Berdych defeated Bolelli 6-3,4-6,7-5,6-2
Berdych/Stepanek defeated Bracciali/Starace 6-3,6-4,6-2

Serbia wins tie over Sweden 4-1
Tipsarevic defeated Prpic 6-3,6-3,6-4
Troicki defeated Ryderstedt 6-4,6-3,5-7,6-3
Brunstrom/Lindstedt(SW) defeated Tipsarevic/Zimonjic 3-6,6-3,7-6(4),6-7(3),10-8
Tipsarevic defeated Ryderstedt 6-2,7-6(5),7-5

Croatia wins tie over Japan 3-2
Soeda(J) defeated Dodig 6-7(3),3-6,6-4,6-3,7-5
Karlovic(C) defeated Nishikori 6-4,6-4,6-3
Dodig/Karlovic(C) defeated Ito/Sugita 6-4,6-4,3-6,6-3
Nishikori(J) defeated Dodig 7-5,7-6(4),6-3
Karlovic(C) defeated Soeda 7-6(4),6-1,6-4

Argentina wins tie over Germany 4-1
Monaco defeated Petzschner 6-3,6-3,6-3
Nalbandian defeated Mayer 2-6,6-0,6-1,7-6(5)
Nalbandian/Schwank defeated Haas/Petzschner 3-6,4-6,6-4,6-3,6-4

Also, finally visited Scott (& Zelda) Fitzgerald's grave yesterday (at St. Mary's in Rockville). You know what they say about travel in local areas; if anything you have to make even more effort to visit nearby attractions.

That was on my way to meeting with a friend who's about to start his own business as a prop trader. I told him he's more Nick Carraway than Gatsby, which had just about as much effect as I expected.

Jeepers Popsicle is gorgeous. What eyes *swoons*

But the Canuck captain's decision to have Milos in doubles didn't pay off. Frank Dancevic is about 5 years removed from his peak play.

Looks like a great year for Women's tennis. The top 3 all have GS titles... Now if Kvitova can heal up soon it will shape up for a fine spring.

Anyone know if Clijsters is going to defend all those points she has coming up? Otherwise she could be falling into Venus territory soon.

How did Monfils ever lose to that Kazakh guy at the AO? He has so much raw talent.

@Del Pony - he played the entire match just like this one, goofing off and generally not taking anything seriously.

So who will win Rotterdam ATP 500? Hoping for Pony (of course) but wouldn't be too upset if T-Berd won the whole thing. It looks like it's going to be a big year for T-Berd. I expect big things from him at RG this year, he could definitely take out Murray and make the SF (he's done it before). To be honest, he could probably take out any of the Top 4 in the QF, except maybe Rafa.

I am looking forward for the Americans to make a move in the French this year. Granted it won't be at the same level of altitude as in Fribourg and it won't play as fast. But this win should give the boys confidence. What American male do you think is our best shot at Paris?

No one can take Monfils seriously because he doesn't take himself seriously.

I think you gotta go with Isner as the last American male standing in Paris. He's kinda like the male Sam Stosur: great kick serve, great forehand, showed some amazing touch at the net as well (though Sam is probably a better "pure" volleyer than Isner). The only problem with Isner is his tendency to get into dogfights with lower-ranked players in the first few rounds. If he's relatively fresh heading into the fourth round, I think he's got a great chance at knocking out a top seed and reaching the QF. He probably won't beat Rafa, Djoker, or Feds, but I could see him taking out Murray, Ferrer, or Fish in the 4th round. It all depends on his seeding by the time the French rolls around (9-12 or 13-16) which guy he draws in the 4th round, of course.

@Rochester... How about Courier trading in his suit and grabbing a racquet?

I agree with JJ, Monfils will make highlight reels but will never win big titles. However, the game needs a fun personality like Gael. I'm surprised he isn't a Lacoste guy like most of the French guys. I've always loved Gael, he has had some fun matches. THe match against Kendrick at the US Open, Fognini at the French was another classic. It's hard not to like him.

Courier was such a great team captain this weekend. I was impressed. Contrast him with Shamil Tarpischev (whom everyone thinks is such a "genius"). Putting in Bogie against Melzer, considering the H2H? Picking Kunitsyn over Davydenko for singles? What the....

So, did they ever review overnight video to see if Isner was digging holes in the clay at 3:00am?

@JJ sadly I think you are right. Courier likes to grind on clay. I don't think the other Americans do. I can see John Isner making a run. I actually think Isner is a better clay courter than a grass court player. He has enough time to set up for his shots.

Mardy gets too negative I think on the big stage. He doesn't have that fire in him and he is too self-deprecating. I would like to see him be a little more brash and say "i'm not gonna take this".

I think Robbie Ginepri would be a great clay court player if only he stayed healthy. He beat Juan Carlos Ferrero and made the 4th round at Roland Garros. But he is too inconsistent.

Does anyone know what Roddick's ranking can fall to if he doesn't defend Memphis? Could he be unseeded by Roland Garros if he doesn't win? The only other result he has to defend is the quarters at the US Open.

Davis Cup - Live scores only

Spain wins tie over Kazakhstan 5-0
Ferrero defeated Kukushkin 6-1,4-6,7-6(2),4-6,6-4
Almagro defeated Golubev 6-3,4-6,6-1,6-1
Granollers/M Lopez defeated Korolev/Schukin 6-2,6-3,6-1

Austria wins tie over Russia 3-2
Melzer defeated Kunitsyn 6-2,6-7(3),6-4,3-6,6-1
Haider-Maurer defeated Bogomolov 6-1,6-4,6-7(1),6-2
Davydenko/Youzhny(R) defeated Marach/Peya 7-6(1),6-7(7),7-5,3-6,6-4
Melzer defeated Bogomolov 6-2,6-4,6-1

France wins tie over Canada 4-1
Tsonga defeated Pospisil 6-1,6-3,6-3
Raonic(C) defeated Benneteau 6-2,6-4,7-5
Benneteau/Llodra defeated Nestor/Raonic 7-6(1),7-6(2),6-3
Tsonga defeated Dancevic 6-4,6-4,6-1

United States wins tie over Switzerland 5-0
Fish defeated Wawrinka 6-2,4-6,4-6,6-1,9-7
Isner defeated Federer 4-6,6-3,7-6(4),6-2
M Bryan/Fish defeated Federer/Wawrinka 4-6,6-3,6-3,6-3

Czech Republic wins tie over Italy 4-1
Stepanek defeated Seppi 4-6,6-4,6-3,3-6,6-3
Berdych defeated Bolelli 6-3,4-6,7-5,6-2
Berdych/Stepanek defeated Bracciali/Starace 6-3,6-4,6-2

Serbia wins tie over Sweden 4-1
Tipsarevic defeated Prpic 6-3,6-3,6-4
Troicki defeated Ryderstedt 6-4,6-3,5-7,6-3
Brunstrom/Lindstedt(SW) defeated Tipsarevic/Zimonjic 3-6,6-3,7-6(4),6-7(3),10-8
Tipsarevic defeated Ryderstedt 6-2,7-6(5),7-5

Croatia wins tie over Japan 3-2
Soeda(J) defeated Dodig 6-7(3),3-6,6-4,6-3,7-5
Karlovic(C) defeated Nishikori 6-4,6-4,6-3
Dodig/Karlovic(C) defeated Ito/Sugita 6-4,6-4,3-6,6-3
Nishikori(J) defeated Dodig 7-5,7-6(4),6-3
Karlovic(C) defeated Soeda 7-6(4),6-1,6-4

Argentina wins tie over Germany 4-1
Monaco defeated Petzschner 6-3,6-3,6-3
Nalbandian defeated Mayer 2-6,6-0,6-1,7-6(5)
Nalbandian/Schwank defeated Haas/Petzschner 3-6,4-6,6-4,6-3,6-4

@ MasterAce, which of the losing countries do you believe will be relegated to Group 1?

Monday Order of Play

ATP: Rotterdam at 6:30 AM - Cipolla vs Gasquet
WTA: Doha at 7:30 AM - Peng vs Al Nabhani, Pavlyuchenova vs Pervak, Dushevina vs K Bondarenko, Keothavong vs Paszek, Lalami vs Peer, Wozniak vs Lepchenko, Garcia vs Barthel, Scheepers vs McHale and Pironkova vs Hercog scheduled
ATP: Rotterdam at 7:30 AM - Lopez vs Mathieu
ATP: Sao Paulo at 9 AM - Marti vs Gil scheduled
WTA: Doha at 9:30 AM - Ivanovic vs Suarez Navarro followed by Kuznetsova vs Martinez Sanchez ending with Vesnina vs Niculescu
WTA: Bogota at 11 AM – Arruabarrena-Vecino vs Mayr-Achleitner and Johansson vs Savinykh scheduled
ATP: Sao Paulo at 1 PM - Montanes vs Volandri
WTA: Bogota at 1 PM – Luzhanska vs Duque-Marino followed by Castiblanco vs Rampre
ATP: Rotterdam at 1:30 PM - Huta Galung vs Ljubicic followed by Kubot vs Dolgopolov
ATP: San Jose at 3 PM - Van Der Merwe vs Kamke scheduled
ATP: Sao Paulo at 4 PM - Mello vs Riba scheduled
ATP: San Jose at 11:30 PM - Dimitrov vs Anderson

Rochester,
Let me see the Sept. playoff matches and I will tell you then.

Mardy against Tsonga at the US Open 2011: "I don't speak French, dumbass!"

Will he try it again at RG? LOL....

yellow fuzzy must be digging this routine.

Hey, what did I miss?!

yf:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TJE7KB_imbw

This will always make you believe in exorcism.

And with that I bid a ghoulish nite. Later.

What time does Doha start?

NP
That was awful!!! I am so glad I missed the Grammys
Todays music is just crappy, uninspired, overwrought, over produced and over hyped
bbbllleeeeeccccchhh!!!

Feel better soon, Pete!

LOL, Bissy. Dan Evans - Davis Cup hero. :) *showers him with gold stars* *makes sure Hutchins/Fleming get some too* Cronin said on Twitter that the British journalists were celebrating as if Evans had just won Wimbledon. :)

I don't even know Adele or her music but always happy when someone who went down on one's path gets back up,climbs up the curb and perform as nothing ever happened,great story! looking for my Vee to do the same in tennis!

Whenever I get to Target this week I'm getting her CD,just awesome achievments!

Get well soon Pete. The US men are in a lot better shape than the women.

@ Del Pony, @ Northernboy

Did anyone actually watch the Monfils match? He was INJURED! He was hobbling around the court for the first two sets. He took some pills and started loosening up, but what's amazing is that it still took Kukushkin 5 sets to defeat him. I've heard Tignor criticize Monfils' performance too. I can only guess that he didn't watch the match either.

I'm not defending Le Monf in all situations. He does seem to lack fire often, but this was not an example of that.

@Rochester--regarding Andy's ranking. The Memphis tournament is one week later this year and unless Andy makes the final in San Jose, he losses 500 pts this coming Monday. He has 90 pts at Indian Wells + 10 each from Miami, Madrid, and Rome to defend. He will probably be ranked # 30 or so Monday, but if he can do well at the 5 tournaments mentioned, he should be ranked at French and Wimbledon.