All signs point to an Argentina romp over Spain

Slick hard courts. A raucous home crowd. No Rafael Nadal. Argentina has an opportunity to collar its maiden Davis Cup title in what will be the five most important points the country has ever played.

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.

SHANGHAI, CHINA - NOVEMBER 13: Flanked by Sun Jinfang, CEO of ATP International Brad Drewett addresses the media at a press conference to announce Rolex as the presenting sponsor...

...trophy following his victory over Nikolay Davydenko of Russia in the men's singles final at the ATP Masters Cup tennis tournament in Shanghai on November 16, 2008. Djokovic won 6-1, 7-5 to...

Esoteric round-robin format has its share of flaws

...perspective. Next year the tournament moves to London and takes on a new name as the Barclays ATP World Tour Finals. Round-robins a brainteaser There's no denying there's a purpose behind the...

Masters Cup title underscores Djokovic's determination

The sprightly Novak Djokovic was not joking around at the year-end Masters Cup, closing out the season the way it began -- with a meaningful title and the rest of the field fearing the Serbian sensation.

...against Juan Martin Del Potro of Argentina in their singles match on the first day of the ATP Masters Cup tennis tournament in Shanghai on November 9, 2008. Djokovic won 7-5, 6-3. AFP...

Can Federer stomach another meeting with the magnificent Murray?

Don't fret about Roger Federer -- yet. A Masters Cup semifinal berth is attainable. And what's up with those doggone ball kids? Did they really force Jo-Wilfried Tsonga to walk an additional (gasp!) .62 miles?

Nikolay Davydenko of Russia competes against Novak Djokovic of Serbia in a singles match of the ATP Tennis Masters Cup 2008 in Shanghai, China, Tuesday, 11 November 2008. Novak Djokovic defeated Nikolay Davydenko 2...

...against Gilles Simon of France in their men's singles match on the fourth day of the ATP Masters Cup tennis tournament in Shanghai on November 12, 2008. Murray won the match 6-4, 6...

Test your tennis IQ

...weather can be exaggerated. But data can be instructive, as I learned over the years from the ATP Tour, which does monitor the performance of its players in several statistical categories. We have all out...

Test your tennis IQ

...weather can be exaggerated. But data can be instructive, as I learned over the years from the ATP Tour, which does monitor the performance of its players in several statistical categories. We have all out...

Andy Murray of Great Britain reacts in a singles match of the ATP Tennis Masters Cup 2008 against Gilles Simon of France, in Shanghai, November 12, 2008. Andy Murray defeated...

Gimelstob learns lesson from reckless rhetoric

Life after the racket hasn't come easy for Justin Gimelstob. An ascending television star, the former American journeyman pledges reform and a fresh start will free him from the reckless path he was heading down.

...serves against Andy Roddick of the US in their singles match on the second day of the ATP Masters Cup tennis tournament in Shanghai on November 10, 2008. Murray won the first set 6-4...