Dutch dare to dream in Davis Cup
NETHERLANDS is through to its first ever Davis Cup final after defeating Germany 2-0 in a couple of tight three-set singles matches to reach the decider. The Dutch pair of Tallon Griekspoor and Botic Van de Zandschulp fought past German duo Jan-Lennard Struff and Daniel Altmaier to set up a grand finale against one of […]
Sinner steps up to steer Italy into Davis Cup semis
ITALY is two wins away from going back-to-back at the Davis Cup after coming from behind against a plucky Argentinian outfit. Following a surprise win by Francisco Cerundolo over Lorenzo Musetti, world number one Jannik Sinner had to step up, and step up he did. Sinner won his singles in convincing fashion before teaming up […]
Aussies upstage US after doubles shock move
AUSTRALIA is through to the 2024 Davis Cup semi-finals for a chance at redemption against Italy after taking down a star-studded United States lineup. The green and gold had the Malaga stadium pumping when Thanasi Kokkinakis stunned Top 25 talent Ben Shelton, and then the experienced doubles duo of Matthew Ebden and Jordan Thompson used […]
Germany charges into 2024 Davis Cup semis
GERMANY is on a mission to break a 31-year drought at the Davis Cup, and ticked off the first challenge with a victory over 2022 winners Canada overnight. The Germans last won a Davis Cup way back in 1993 during a golden era for the nation, winning three titles in a six-year span between 1988-1993. […]
Dutch dash dream Rafa retirement party
THERE was no room for sentiment from the Dutch at the Davis Cup Finals, with Netherlands sending off 22-time Grand Slam winner Rafael Nadal by eliminating his Spanish side in the quarter finals. Going down to the deciding doubles tie, the experienced doubles talent of Wesley Koolhof worked well with Botic Van de Zandschulp against […]
2024 Davis Cup Finals preview
EIGHT nations will vie for glory in the 2024 Davis Cup Finals that kicks off overnight in Malaga. Headlined by reigning champions Italy with world number one Jannik Sinner named for his nation, the only element that tops it is the fact that 22-time Grand Slam champion Rafael Nadal will bid farewell to tennis at […]
2024 Davis Cup Final Eight nations confirmed
ALL EIGHT countries set to contest the 2024 Davis Cup have been confirmed, with the headline being Spain breaking Aussie hearts on the last day of the tournament. Despite resting world number three Carlos Alcaraz as well as former Top 20 player Roberto Bautista Agut, Spain manage to defeat Australia 2-1 on the final day […]
Argentina surges into Davis Cup Finals
AFTER losing on day one to Canada, Argentina surged into the 2024 Davis Cup Final 8 in Malaga after back-to-back wins the past two days. The South American nation went down to Canada on day one, but fortunately managed to win the doubles on that day which kept them alive. They then knocked off host […]
Czech mate: Aussies win Davis Cup tie 3-0
AUSTRALIA has one foot in the knockout stages of the 2024 Davis Cup Finals after whitewashing Czech Republic 3-0 in the green and gold’s second group stage match overnight. Following on from a nail-biting 2-1 result against France, the Australians had it far easier against a wounded Czech side who once again saw Tomas Machac […]
Evans ties nation record as Brits beat Finland
GREAT Britain was able to rest two of its top stars and still get the job done against Finland on day two of the 2024 Davis Cup overnight. The passionate Manchester crowd got behind veteran Daniel Evans playing his 26th match in the blue, white and red, equalling the second most all-time record with Mike […]
