Lloyd Harris leads SA's Davis Cup charge against Israel
Lloyd Harris leads South Africa's charge in their Davis Cup World Group I encounter against Israel this weekend.
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Davis Cup: Ramkumar Puts India Ahead With Easy Win Over Sigsgaard
Ramkumar Ramanathan did not even need his 'A game' to put India 1-0 ahead in the Davis Cup World Group I Play-off tie against Denmark as he walked out with an easy straight-set win over an error-prone Christian Sigsgaard, in New Delhi on Friday. Taking full advantage of the Danish player's discomfort on the low bounce grass court, Ramkumar cruised to a 6-3 6-2 win over Christian, ranked as low as 824, in the opening singles of the tie at Delhi Gymkhana Club.
India vs Denmark, Davis Cup: Will grass be greener on the Indian side?
Ramkumar Ramanathan, was seen serving big at the Delhi Gymkhana on Thursday. The organisers were checking the speed gun and Ramkumar was giving them the perfect trial for the machine before the India-Denmark World Group 1 Playoff tie to be played on Friday and Saturday. The fast, zipping grass at the Gymkhana – a venue specifically chosen to give the Indian team a home advantage against the Danes – is perfect for Ramkumar's preferred serve-and-volley game.
Alexander Zverev 'should face six-month ban' as authorities urged to take drastic action
Alexander Zverev should be banned from tennis for up to six months following his incredible outburst at the Mexican Open last month, according to seven-time Grand Slam champion Mats Wilander. Zverev is set to return to action this week for Germany in their Davis Cup qualifier against Brazil. But Wilander does not think he should be participating so soon after the incident in Acapulco.
Alexander Zverev 'should be banned from big events, undergo rehab process', says Mats Wilander
Eurosport expert Mats Wilander has given his views on Alexander Zverev being allowed to continue playing tennis so soon after striking an umpire's chair in a shockingly violent fashion in Mexico. The world No. 3 was handed the maximum fine by the ATP following his vicious reaction at the Mexican Open as he struck Alessandro Germani’s chair several times with his racquet after his doubles defeat alongside Marcelo Melo against Lloyd Glasspool and Harri Heliovaara.
When Ramkumar Ramanathan stunned Dominic Thiem
Ramkumar Ramanathan’s favourite. They are fast and Ram can bring his preferred serve-and-volley game to the fore. The 2017 Antalya Open was also played on grass.
Buddy milestone looms over GWS battle
As Lance Franklin prepares to create AFL history, his likely round-one opponent will be fighting tooth and nail to prove a point of his own.