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Chat with Philipp Kohlschreiber

...second round of The Tennis Channel Open with a three-set win over No. 8 seed Fernando Verdasco. He opened the season with a quarterfinal run in Adelaide, taking out hometown hero Lleyton Hewitt...

ESPN Insider Chat | February 28, 2006

Having a turkey sandwich in Spain's honor

Peter Bodo, TENNIS.com

...most counted and contributed two key performances to emerge as the MVP of the tie. 2. Fernando Verdasco, another sometimes shaky competitor, found a firm grip and notched up the critical win of the...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 25, 2008

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

Associated Press

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.

Story | Conversation | November 24, 2008

Verdasco, Spain top Argentina for Davis Cup championship

Associated Press

Fernando Verdasco defeated Jose Acasuso 6-3, 6-7 (3), 4-6, 6-3, 6-1 Sunday, giving Spain its third Davis Cup title by upsetting Argentina in the final.

Story | Conversation | November 23, 2008

Argentina's Acasuso to replace injured Del Potro in Davis Cup finals

Reuters

Argentina number one Juan Martin del Potro was replaced by Jose Acasuso for the first reverse singles in the Davis Cup final on Sunday due to injury.

Story | Conversation | November 23, 2008

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

Associated Press

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.

Story | Conversation | November 22, 2008

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

Associated Press

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

Story | Conversation | November 21, 2008

Spain playing a hunch in setting draw for Davis Cup final

Reuters

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

Story | Conversation | November 20, 2008

All signs point to an Argentina romp over Spain

Ravi Ubha, Special to ESPN.com

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.

Story | Conversation | November 19, 2008

Argentines to embark on pivotal tennis moment

Greg Garber, ESPN.com

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.

Story | Conversation | November 18, 2008

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

Kamakshi Tandon, Special to ESPN.com

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.

Story | Conversation | November 18, 2008

Del Potro practicing with Argentina following Masters Cup

Associated Press

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

Story | Conversation | November 17, 2008

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

Associated Press

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

Story | Conversation | November 12, 2008

Granollers, ranked 56th, to replace No. 1 Nadal in Davis final

Associated Press

Marcel Granollers will replace the injured Rafael Nadal when Spain plays Argentina in the Davis Cup final.

Story | Conversation | November 11, 2008

Nadal out of Davis Cup due to knee tendinitis

Associated Press

Rafael Nadal will miss Spain's Davis Cup final against Argentina this month after failing to recover from tendinitis in his knee, Spanish radio station Cadena Ser reported on Monday.

Story | Conversation | November 10, 2008