(April 17, 2015) For the fifth time in the last seven years the U.S. and Italy face-off in Fed Cup. Italy has won the last four contests, but the U.S. leads overall 9-4. The teams last faced each other last year in the World Group Quarterfinal in … [Read more...]
Murray seals the deal as GB win their first round tie over the USA again
(March 8, 2015) GLASGOW, SCOTLAND - If at all possible the applause the loudest it has been for the three days, as the live fourth rubber set up a thrilling conclusion to the Great Britain-US Davis Cup tie. With a vocal John Isner thundering … [Read more...]
Bryan Brothers Keep Hope Alive for US with Five-set Win in Davis Cup
(March 7, 2015) GLASGOW, SCOTLAND - If you had asked anyone at the start of the day whether they would expect to be on the edge of their seats once more in Glasgow, you would have been hard pushed to find anyone to agree with you. For team USA, the … [Read more...]
James Ward pulls it out of the bag once more as Great Britain takes a 2-0 lead over the USA in Davis Cup
View image | gettyimages.com (March 6, 2015) GLASGOW, SCOTLAND - It was always going to be a tough ask for James Ward to come up against John Isner and pull out the same kind of miraculous win he did against Sam Querrey in San Diego. The … [Read more...]
Andy Murray Dominates Donald Young to Give Great Britain 1-0 Lead in Davis Cup
View image | gettyimages.com (March 6, 2015) GLASGOW, SCOTLAND - In front of a rapturous crowd, Andy Murray’s triumphant homecoming started in fine style as he delivered a four set win over Donald Young in the Davis Cup World Group first round tie … [Read more...]
Davis Cup in Glasgow: Communication Key for Courier
View image | gettyimages.com (March 5, 2015) GLASGOW, SCOTLAND - While it was a jolly British team, joking amongst themselves who took to the round of interviews first, it was an altogether more thoughtful Unites States team that offered their … [Read more...]
Davis Cup in Glasgow – Can the US overturn Britain’s home advantage?
View image | gettyimages.com (March 4, 2015) GLASGOW, SCOTLAND - The pre-draw news conference was really a tale of two confident captains and cautious players, as the teams readied themselves for the Davis Cup World Group first round, as Great … [Read more...]
France Edges USA in Fed Cup World Group Play-Offs
(April 20, 2014) The Fed Cup World Group Play-off tie between France and the USA came down to the final match – the doubles rubber. The doubles team of Caroline Garcia and Virginie Razzano led France to a 3-2 victory over the United … [Read more...]
Knapp Sacks Riske: Italy Advances in Fed Cup Over USA
By Steve Fogleman (February 9, 2014) Karin Knapp followed up on her win over Christina McHale yesterday with a clinching 6-3, 7-5 victory today over Alison Riske in the first round of the 2014 Fed Cup season in Cleveland, Ohio. The Italians defeated … [Read more...]
Italy Sweeps USA on Day 1 of Fed Cup to Take 2-0 Lead
By Steve Fogleman (February 8, 2014) CLEVELAND - Team Italy blanked the USA on Saturday in Cleveland, Ohio, to take a 2-0 lead in Fed Cup first round action. Christina McHale played a horrendous first set, ceding second serves to Karin Knapp. Knapp’s … [Read more...]