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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

Knee tendinitis could force Nadal out of Davis Cup

Associated Press

Rafael Nadal has tendinitis in his right knee and could be in doubt for Spain's Davis Cup final against Argentina.

Story | Conversation | November 04, 2008

Nadal, Federer, Murray, Blake advance; Roddick clinches Masters Cup berth

Associated Press

Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer rolled into the Paris Masters quarterfinals without the ousted Novak Djokovic.

Story | Conversation | October 30, 2008

Del Potro, Roddick boost odds of Shanghai bid at Paris Masters

Associated Press

Juan Martin del Potro beat Mario Ancic 6-0, 6-4 in the second round of the Paris Masters on Tuesday, boosting his chances of reaching the season-ending Masters Cup.

Story | Conversation | October 28, 2008

Southpaw Nadal a rarity among his tennis brethren

Bonnie D. Ford, ESPN.com

...represented in the ATP's top 100 (12 this week) and the top 20 (Nadal and Fernando Verdasco). The difference from yesteryear is that lefties used to make up a disproportionate percentage of the...

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Murray seeking third straight Masters Series title

Ravi Ubha, Special to ESPN.com

The big four journey to Paris, the final Masters Series event of the season, in an attempt to fortify their seasons and gain confidence for the Masters Cup. But do they have the goods to wend their way through the draw?

Story | Conversation | October 26, 2008

Robredo, Tursunov advance with 3 Masters Cup spots at stake

Associated Press

Tommy Robredo and Dmitry Tursunov advanced Sunday to the second round of the Paris Masters, where three spots in the season-ending Masters Cup are up for grabs.

Story | Conversation | October 26, 2008

Top-seeded Murray to face dominant Golubev for title

Associated Press

Defending champion Andy Murray defeated Fernando Verdasco 6-0, 6-3 Saturday to advance to the St. Petersburg Open final.

Story | Conversation | October 25, 2008

Murray keeps hopes for second straight tourney title alive

Associated Press

Top seed Andy Murray reached the St Petersburg Open semifinals with a 7-6 7-5 win over Serbia's Janko Tipsarevic on Friday.

Story | Conversation | October 24, 2008