World Group Nominations
Official nominations for the Davis Cup by BNP Paribas World Group first round ties taking place March 4-6 can be found below.They may also be found in the Ties section of the site. Once nominations are official, they change from 'Webmaster's Choice' to 'Official Team Nominations'. RUSSIA v CHILE
Venue: Moscow, Russia (carpet – indoors)
Russia:
Marat Safin
Nikolay Davydenko
Mikhail Youzhny
Igor Andreev
Captain: Shamil Tarpischev
Chile:
Fernando Gonzalez
Adrian Garcia
Hermes Gamonal
Paul Capdeville
Captain: Sergio Elias
http://www.daviscup.com/news/newsarticle.asp?id=13112
Tuesday, June 21, 2005
Safin Takes Russia Through
I know it says Safin, but chill, there's something about Nikki and Russian Davis cup
Safin Takes Russia Through
It’s never a matter of simplicity with Russia’s Marat Safin. The Russian star, fresh from adding a second Grand Slam title at the 2005 Australian Open, made things interesting against Chile’s Fernando Gonzalez on Sunday before he single-handedly earned Russia a spot in the Davis Cup by BNP Paribas quarterfinals with a hard-fought 76(4) 76(5)16 67(3)64 win over a battling Gonzalez in three hours, 36 minutes at Moscow's Olympic Stadium.Safin’s stirring win gave the hosts an unassailable 3-1 lead and Nikolay Davydenko then rounded out the victory with a quick 62 61 dispatching of Chile’s Paul Capdeville in the ensuing dead singles rubber to give Russia a 4-1 victory.The Russians advance to play France or Sweden in the quarterfinal round in July.Safin banged out 20 aces and won two of the three tiebreakers the pair played, and that was the key to the match. Gonzalez competed gamely, serving 18 aces of his own and made a spirited comeback from two sets down to force a decisive fifth set.The capacity Russian crowd cheered Safin on and also threw a few tips his way. “Oh, yes, they were giving me a lot of advice today,” Safin said. “Stay focused!”, “Relax !” and “Flex your knees!” were just a few of the pointers nervous onlookers threw Safin’s way, according to his post-match translation.Safin is a phenomenally talented player who dazzles off-court as well with his command of Russian, Spanish and English. But he looked particularly drained after carrying Russia’s hopes on his back this weekend, helping to earn all three points the Russians needed to win, winning both his singles matches and partnering Mikhail Youzhny to a win in Saturday’s doubles.“I felt a really big relief after because everyone’s happy,” said a weary Safin. “I was not having a great time on the court today. It’s of course easier playing for yourself than playing for your country because I can play much better tennis than [I did] this weekend.”Gonzalez carried an equally large burden with an injured Nicolas Massu held out of the competition.“Coming back from 0-2 down against Marat is too much. He gave me a chance in the third set and I took it but in the fifth I gave him the chance.”“But I think this will help us in the future—especially me,” Gonzalez added. “And I played good tennis here—when I play for Chile I play much better.”But it’s Russia that moves on after an eventful weekend in Moscow and Safin, for one, has a clear preference as to a quarterfinal opponent. “We would prefer to play France because we will be at home,” said the man with a very deserved last word.Related Links
http://www.daviscup.com/news/matchreport.asp?id=13206
Safin Takes Russia Through
It’s never a matter of simplicity with Russia’s Marat Safin. The Russian star, fresh from adding a second Grand Slam title at the 2005 Australian Open, made things interesting against Chile’s Fernando Gonzalez on Sunday before he single-handedly earned Russia a spot in the Davis Cup by BNP Paribas quarterfinals with a hard-fought 76(4) 76(5)16 67(3)64 win over a battling Gonzalez in three hours, 36 minutes at Moscow's Olympic Stadium.Safin’s stirring win gave the hosts an unassailable 3-1 lead and Nikolay Davydenko then rounded out the victory with a quick 62 61 dispatching of Chile’s Paul Capdeville in the ensuing dead singles rubber to give Russia a 4-1 victory.The Russians advance to play France or Sweden in the quarterfinal round in July.Safin banged out 20 aces and won two of the three tiebreakers the pair played, and that was the key to the match. Gonzalez competed gamely, serving 18 aces of his own and made a spirited comeback from two sets down to force a decisive fifth set.The capacity Russian crowd cheered Safin on and also threw a few tips his way. “Oh, yes, they were giving me a lot of advice today,” Safin said. “Stay focused!”, “Relax !” and “Flex your knees!” were just a few of the pointers nervous onlookers threw Safin’s way, according to his post-match translation.Safin is a phenomenally talented player who dazzles off-court as well with his command of Russian, Spanish and English. But he looked particularly drained after carrying Russia’s hopes on his back this weekend, helping to earn all three points the Russians needed to win, winning both his singles matches and partnering Mikhail Youzhny to a win in Saturday’s doubles.“I felt a really big relief after because everyone’s happy,” said a weary Safin. “I was not having a great time on the court today. It’s of course easier playing for yourself than playing for your country because I can play much better tennis than [I did] this weekend.”Gonzalez carried an equally large burden with an injured Nicolas Massu held out of the competition.“Coming back from 0-2 down against Marat is too much. He gave me a chance in the third set and I took it but in the fifth I gave him the chance.”“But I think this will help us in the future—especially me,” Gonzalez added. “And I played good tennis here—when I play for Chile I play much better.”But it’s Russia that moves on after an eventful weekend in Moscow and Safin, for one, has a clear preference as to a quarterfinal opponent. “We would prefer to play France because we will be at home,” said the man with a very deserved last word.Related Links
http://www.daviscup.com/news/matchreport.asp?id=13206
Monday, June 20, 2005
THE SEEDINGS
Men’s singles: 1. Roger Federer (Switzerland); 2. Andy Roddick (US); 3. Lleyton Hewitt (Australia); 4. Rafael Nadal (Spain); 5. Marat Safin (Russia); 6. Tim Henman (Britain); 7. Guillermo Canas (Argentina); 8. Nikolay Davydenko (Russia); 9. Sebastien Grosjean (France); 10. Mario Ancic (Croatia); 11. Joachim Johansson (Sweden); 12. Thomas Johansson (Sweden); 13. Tommy Robredo (Spain); 14. Radek Stepanek (Czech Republic); 15. Guillermo Coria (Argentina); 16. Mariano Puerta (Argentina); 17. David Ferrer (Spain); 18. David Nalbandian (Argentina); 19. Tommy Haas (Germany); 20. Ivan Ljubicic (Croatia); 21. Fernando Gonzalez (China); 22. Dominik Hrbaty (Slovakia); 23. Juan Carlos Ferrero (Spain); 24. Taylor Dent (US); 25. Nicolas Kiefer (Germany); 26. Feliciano Lopez (Spain); 27. Richard Gasquet (France); 28. Jiri Novak (Czech Republic); 29. Nicolas Massu (China); 30. Robin Soderling (Sweden); 31. Mikhail Youzhny (Russia); 32. Filippo Volandri (Italy).
http://www.telegraphindia.com/1050616/asp/sports/story_4874282.asp
Men’s singles: 1. Roger Federer (Switzerland); 2. Andy Roddick (US); 3. Lleyton Hewitt (Australia); 4. Rafael Nadal (Spain); 5. Marat Safin (Russia); 6. Tim Henman (Britain); 7. Guillermo Canas (Argentina); 8. Nikolay Davydenko (Russia); 9. Sebastien Grosjean (France); 10. Mario Ancic (Croatia); 11. Joachim Johansson (Sweden); 12. Thomas Johansson (Sweden); 13. Tommy Robredo (Spain); 14. Radek Stepanek (Czech Republic); 15. Guillermo Coria (Argentina); 16. Mariano Puerta (Argentina); 17. David Ferrer (Spain); 18. David Nalbandian (Argentina); 19. Tommy Haas (Germany); 20. Ivan Ljubicic (Croatia); 21. Fernando Gonzalez (China); 22. Dominik Hrbaty (Slovakia); 23. Juan Carlos Ferrero (Spain); 24. Taylor Dent (US); 25. Nicolas Kiefer (Germany); 26. Feliciano Lopez (Spain); 27. Richard Gasquet (France); 28. Jiri Novak (Czech Republic); 29. Nicolas Massu (China); 30. Robin Soderling (Sweden); 31. Mikhail Youzhny (Russia); 32. Filippo Volandri (Italy).
http://www.telegraphindia.com/1050616/asp/sports/story_4874282.asp
Davydenko Digs Deep in Victory
Match Reports
Davydenko Digs Deep in Victory
Monday, June 20, 2005
With canary yellow and green flags adorning their shoulders, straw hats sporting the name of a famous home-grown beer on their heads and the distinct lilt accompanying shouts of 'come on Scotty', there was no mistaking the Australian fans on Court 3 this afternoon.They were out in force to support fellow compatriot Scott Draper who has hinted that 2005 could be his last year on the tour. And the likeable Aussie certainly needed the support.The 31-year-old Queenslander is prone to injury, having missed last year's Championships due to knee problems. Add to the equation his limited playing schedule, he also juggles a career as a professional golfer which slashes the number of hours he spends on court, and it was clear he would have his work cut out.To make matters worse he was facing 24-year-old opponent Nikolay Davydenko. The Russian No.8 seed is arguably playing some of the best tennis of his life, having reached the semi-finals of Roland Garros and lifting his fifth career title at St Poelten.Davydenko wasted no time in making his mark on the match - racing to a 4-2 lead by firing off crisp, clean winners all over the court. But the first-set score-line stoked up Draper's supporters and the Australian broke back immediately, forcing Davydenko to a tie-break. But double faults on crucial points told of Draper's lack of practice and the Russian soon picked off the first and second set.At the start of the third, the Australian had his left leg heavily re-strapped but it did not help matters, with Davydenko's acute angles too much to handle. The No.8 seed walked away with his first straight set Wimbledon single's win 7-6 (7-4), 6-4, 6-3, adding yet another first to his set of ever-improving results. Written by Helen Gilbert
http://www.wimbledon.org/en_GB/news/reports/2005-06-20/200506201119285473320.html
Davydenko Digs Deep in Victory
Monday, June 20, 2005
With canary yellow and green flags adorning their shoulders, straw hats sporting the name of a famous home-grown beer on their heads and the distinct lilt accompanying shouts of 'come on Scotty', there was no mistaking the Australian fans on Court 3 this afternoon.They were out in force to support fellow compatriot Scott Draper who has hinted that 2005 could be his last year on the tour. And the likeable Aussie certainly needed the support.The 31-year-old Queenslander is prone to injury, having missed last year's Championships due to knee problems. Add to the equation his limited playing schedule, he also juggles a career as a professional golfer which slashes the number of hours he spends on court, and it was clear he would have his work cut out.To make matters worse he was facing 24-year-old opponent Nikolay Davydenko. The Russian No.8 seed is arguably playing some of the best tennis of his life, having reached the semi-finals of Roland Garros and lifting his fifth career title at St Poelten.Davydenko wasted no time in making his mark on the match - racing to a 4-2 lead by firing off crisp, clean winners all over the court. But the first-set score-line stoked up Draper's supporters and the Australian broke back immediately, forcing Davydenko to a tie-break. But double faults on crucial points told of Draper's lack of practice and the Russian soon picked off the first and second set.At the start of the third, the Australian had his left leg heavily re-strapped but it did not help matters, with Davydenko's acute angles too much to handle. The No.8 seed walked away with his first straight set Wimbledon single's win 7-6 (7-4), 6-4, 6-3, adding yet another first to his set of ever-improving results. Written by Helen Gilbert
http://www.wimbledon.org/en_GB/news/reports/2005-06-20/200506201119285473320.html
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