Davis Cup to have more drama in store next year

Spain's unexpected victory over Argentina showed once again that anything can happen in Davis Cup play. With blockbuster clashes like the U.S. vs. Switzerland and Spain vs. Serbia to kick things off, what lies in store next year?

Argentina's players Agustin Calleri (R) and David Nalbandian watch the end of the Davis Cup 2008 World Group final match...

Nalbandian plans to help Argentina in '09 Davis Cup despite setback

David Nalbandian confirmed Monday he will play for Argentina in the Davis Cup next year, setting aside the possibility he would step down following a painful loss to Spain in the final.

Lopez, Verdasco give Spain 2-1 lead in Davis Cup

Spain's Feliciano Lopez and Fernando Verdasco defeated Argentina's David Nalbandian and Agustin Calleri 5-7, 7-5, 7-6 (5), 6-3 on Saturday.

...players Feliciano Lopez (R) and Feliciano Lopez return the ball to Argentina's David Nalbandian and Agustin Calleri during the double match of the Davis Cup final, at Islas Malvinas stadium in Mar del...

MAR DEL PLATA, ARGENTINA - NOVEMBER 22: David Nalbandian (L) and Agustin Calleri of Argentina play Feliciano Lopez and Fernando Verdasco of Spain during the third rubber of the...

Nalbandian rolls, but Lopez overcomes Del Potro to even Davis Cup finals

Feliciano Lopez defeated Juan Martin del Potro in four sets Friday, allowing Spain to even its Davis Cup final against Argentina at 1-1.

Spain playing a hunch in setting draw for Davis Cup final

Argentina's David Nalbandian will face Spain's David Ferrer on Friday in the opening match of the Davis Cup final.

Nadal not the only all-star absent from Davis Cup final

Rafael Nadal will be the most conspicuous absence when the Davis Cup final between Spain and Argentina gets under way Friday, but several other fallen stars also won't play this weekend.

Argentines to embark on pivotal tennis moment

With a depleted Spanish team, the Argentines are heavy favorites heading into their Davis Cup clash. But despite the formidable makeup, it's going to take gumption and hard work to complete the journey.

Del Potro practicing with Argentina following Masters Cup

Juan Martin Del Potro began practicing for the Davis Cup final with his Argentine teammates Monday after returning from the Masters Cup.

Spain's Davis Cup captain says Nadal would be distraction at final

Rafael Nadal might want to skip the trip to Argentina to be a cheerleader for Spain at the Davis Cup final.

Acasuso named to Argentina roster for Davis Cup final

Jose Acasuso replaced off-form Guillermo Canas as Argentina named its team for the Davis Cup final at home to Spain later this month.

Becker upsets fifth seed Wawrinka in first round

Fifth-seeded Stanislas Wawrinka was upset by German qualifier Benjamin Becker 3-6, 7-6 (5), 7-6 (5) in the first round of the Swiss Indoors.

Del Potro, Nalbandian to play singles; doubles team not set

David Nalbandian and Juan Martin del Potro will play singles matches for Argentina in the Davis Cup final next month. Who will play the doubles? Captain Alberto Mancini admitted he didn't know yet.