Alcaraz puts Spain into Davis Cup quarter-finals against Croatia
World number one Carlos Alcaraz sealed Spain's berth in the Davis Cup quarter-finals on Sunday by beating South Korea's Kwon Soon-woo in straight sets.
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World number one Carlos Alcaraz sealed Spain's berth in the Davis Cup quarter-finals on Sunday by beating South Korea's Kwon Soon-woo in straight sets.
Andy Murray said he felt "a bit emotional" over the idea he may have made his last appearance in the Davis Cup but the three-times Grand Slam champion added that he hopes to be selected again. Murray defeated Kazakhstan's Dmitry Popko 6-3 6-4 in Sunday's dead rubber following Britain's losses to the United States and the Netherlands. The 35-year-old led Britain to their first Davis Cup title for 79 years in 2015, but has struggled to regain top form since undergoing two hip surgeries and is currently ranked 43rd in the world.
Britain's Andy Murray said he felt "a bit emotional" over the idea he may have made his last appearance in the Davis Cup but the three-times Grand Slam champion added that he hopes to be selected again.
Andy Murray admitted that it «may be the last time» he plays in front of a Davis Cup crowd in Glasgow following Great Britain’s elimination from this year's event. Murray, who beat Kazakhstan's Dmitry Popko 6-4 6-3 on Sunday afternoon in a match rendered meaningless following GB's prior group-stage losses to the USA and the Netherlands, won 32 of his 35 singles matches in the Davis Cup and led his side to the title in 2015 with stellar performances in Glasgow against the United States and Australia along the way. Ad But in his twilight years and struggling with injury and consistency, Murray’s Davis Cup selection in the coming seasons is in doubt.
Matteo Berrettini and American Tommy Paul have been named as alternates for Team Europe and Team World respectively at this year’s highly-anticipated Laver Cup. Alternates are available to compete in place of one of their teammates in case of injury or withdrawal. Both Berrettini and Paul will participate in all appearances and preparations for the tournament which gets underway on September 23 and concludes on September 25, with all the action live on Eurosport and discovery+.
A busy day of Davis Cup action saw eliminations, advancements, expected results and shock upsets. Felix Auger-Aliassime secured Canada's place in the knock-out rounds with a strong performance, beating Miomir Kecmanovic 6-3 6-4. Ad Despite FAA's win, Canada lost the tie and top spot in the group when Vasek Pospisil retired hurt from the doubles after just three games against Serbia’s Kecmanovic and Filip Krajinovic.
Andy Murray said he was hoping for a "special" final chance to share a court with Roger Federer at next week's Laver Cup in London and possibly team up to play doubles before the Swiss great retires from the sport. Federer, 41, who redefined the sport with his artistry and grace and collected 20 Grand Slam titles, announced on Thursday that injury issues meant he would call time on his glittering career after the men's team event. Murray and Federer will join fellow "Big Four" members Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic when they play on the same team for the first time at the Sept.
It was time to take in the Ibrox atmosphere for Andy Murray on Saturday as the Hibs fan watched on as Rangers defeated Dundee United.