MALAGA, Spain (AP) — Italy went nearly a quarter-century without winning the Davis Cup. Then along came Jannik Sinner, and now the country is celebrating its second consecutive title. Italy's Jannik Sinner, center, holds the Davis Cup trophy by teammates after the final between Netherlands and...
MALAGA, Spain (AP) — Rafael Nadal bit his lower lip and his reddened eyes welled with tears as he stood alongside his Davis Cup teammates for Spain’s national anthem Tuesday, Nov. 19, before what he — and everyone — knew might be the last match of his career. Spain's Rafael Nadal waves to...
MALAGA, Spain (AP) — Rafael Nadal and Carlos Alcaraz were named to Spain’s roster for the Davis Cup Finals on Monday, Sept. 23, raising the possibility of a renewal of their “ Nadalcaraz ” doubles partnership from the Paris Olympics. Tennis superstars Rafael Nadal, left, and Carlos Alcaraz...
PARIS (AFP) -- Sebastian Korda and Davis Cup debutant Chris Eubanks won Thursday's singles matches as the United States moved 2-0 up against Ukraine in their qualifier in Lithuania. USA's Sebastian Korda (AFP/File photo) World number 33 Korda overcame the challenge of Oleksii Krutykh, a player...
NEW DELHI (AFP) -- India may be forced to forfeit a Davis Cup playoff hosted by rival Pakistan, with the local tennis association saying on Thursday, Dec. 28, the team was waiting on New Delhi's approval to travel. The nuclear-armed neighbors have fought several wars since winning independence from...
MALAGA (AFP) -- Novak Djokovic's Serbia was drawn against Slovakia in 2024 Davis Cup finals qualifying on Sunday, Nov. 26, as organizers confirmed the last eight would be held in Malaga again. Serbia's Novak Djokovic (AFP) As a result hosts Spain will automatically reach the finals, along with...
MALAGA (AFP) -- Italy won the Davis Cup for the first time since 1976 as Jannik Sinner crushed Alex de Minaur 6-3, 6-0 to seal a 2-0 win over Australia on Sunday, Nov. 26, in Malaga. The members of team Italy pose with the trophy as they celebrate winning the Davis Cup tennis tournament at the...
MALAGA, Spain (AFP) -- A "proud" Jannik Sinner beat world number one Novak Djokovic twice in one day to send Italy into the Davis Cup final with a 2-1 win over Serbia on Saturday in Malaga. Italy, who won the trophy for the first and only time in 1976, will face 28-time winners Australia on Sunday....
MALAGA (AFP) -- Alex de Minaur smoothly guided Australia into a second successive Davis Cup final with an assured 2-0 win over Finland on Friday, Nov. 24, in Malaga. Australia's Alex de Minaur returns the ball against Finland's Emil Ruusuvuori during the second men's singles semifinal tennis match...
MALAGA (AFP) -- Jannik Sinner drove Italy into the Davis Cup semifinals with a 2-1 win over the Netherlands on Thursday, Nov. 23, the world number four triumphing in both his singles rubber and in the decisive doubles. Italy's Jannik Sinner reacts as he plays against Netherlands' Tallon Griekspoor...
MALAGA (AFP) -- Novak Djokovic steered Serbia into the Davis Cup semifinals as he beat Cameron Norrie 6-4, 6-4 to secure a 2-0 triumph over Great Britain on Thursday, Nov. 23, setting up a mouth-watering clash with Italy's Jannik Sinner. Serbia's Novak Djokovic celebrates beating Britain's Cameron...
MALAGA (AFP) -- Novak Djokovic said on Wednesday, Nov. 22, he is aiming to carry his superb form into the Davis Cup and winning the competition with Serbia this week is one of his "greatest goals." Serbia's Novak Djokovic (AFP) The 36-year-old great has won three Grand Slams this year, with an...
