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.

...the wi Novak Djokovic of Serbia holds up the winner's trophy following his victory over Nikolay Davydenko of Russia in the men's singles final at the ATP Masters Cup tennis tournament in...

SHANGHAI, CHINA - NOVEMBER 16: A general view as Novak Djokovic of Serbia serves to Nikolay Davydenko of Russia during the finals of the Tennis Masters Cup at Qi Zhong Stadium November 16...

SHANGHAI, CHINA - NOVEMBER 16: Novak Djokovic of Serbia celebrates match point and victory against Nikolay Davydenko of Russia in the Tennis Masters Cup held at Qin Zhong Stadium on November 16, 2008...

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.

Djokovic turns focus to No. 1 ranking after winning Masters Cup

Novak Djokovic aimed to fulfill his lifetime goal of becoming world No. 1 next year after winning the season-ending Masters Cup on Sunday.

SHANGHAI, CHINA - NOVEMBER 16: (CHINA OUT) Nikolay Davydenko of Russia hits a return against Novak Djokovic of Serbia in the men's singles final...

SHANGHAI, CHINA - NOVEMBER 16: (CHINA OUT) Novak Djokovic of Serbia reacts against Nikolay Davydenko of Russia at the men's singles final match in the Tennis Masters Cup held at...

Djokovic turns things around, beats Simon to earn Masters Cup final berth

Third-ranked Novak Djokovic reached the Masters Cup final by rallying to beat France's Gilles Simon 4-6, 6-3, 7-5 on Saturday.

...Djokovic won 7-5, 6-3. AFP PHOTO (Photo credit should read AFP/AFP/Getty Images) Nikolay Davydenko of Russia celebrates winning match point against Andy Murray of Britain in their men's singles...

SHANGHAI, CHINA - NOVEMBER 13: (CHINA OUT) Nikolay Davydenko of Russia returns a shot during his round robin match against Juan Martin Del Potro of...

SHANGHAI, CHINA - NOVEMBER 15: Nikolay Davydenko of Russia returns a shot during his semi-final match against Andy Murray of Great Britain...

Murray eliminates ailing Federer from Masters Cup

Gilles Simon beat Radek Stepanek 6-1, 6-4 Friday at the Masters Cup but will have to wait and see if he advances to the semifinals.

Lost in the spotlight fine with Djokovic

His ballyhooed impersonations earned him instant fame a year ago. But after a mundane 2008 summer, a more subdued Novak Djokovic has tabled his pugnacious persona, and it's working out just nifty.