Spain, private Nadal is on equal points with Switzerland after the opening singles. Russia, Serbia and Czech Republic have they taken a serious option against India, the United States and Belgium.
Spain - Switzerland 1-1
Switzerland could seriously regret the package of Roger Federer for the first round of Davis Cup. Far from being the favorite on clay in front of Logrono double defending champion Spain, even without Rafael Nadal and Juan Carlos Ferrero, the Helvetians took control of the duel with Stanislas Wawrinka, who upset Nicolas Almagro of the term a game specifically played (3:58) and that, having suffered a neck behind twice (3 / 6 6 / 4 3 / 6 7 / 5 6 / 3). David Ferrer was then instructed to put the record straight on the Spanish side face Marco Chiudinelli (6 / 2 7 / 6 6 / 1). To recall, the winner of this confrontation could find France in the final quater.
Russia - India 2-0
This opposition is meeting the most unbalanced of the plateau. At home, the Russians were leaving arch-starred despite the absence of Nikolay Davydenko, hit on the wrist, and last-minute package of Igor Andreev, injured his left ankle in training. The latter, however, who rejoiced in advance to defend the colors of his country, should give way to Igor Kunitsyn. Took slightly short, the native of Vladivostok, fell to the 107e place worldwide, and was surprised by the promising Somdev Devvarmann earlier meeting, losing in the first inning tiebreak (6-8). But after equalized after another tiebreak (7-4), it relaxes and flew to victory (6 / 7 7 / 6 6 / 3 6 / 4). Mikhail Youzhny, shining since the beginning of the season, has consistently provided the second point against Rohan Bopanna (6 / 4 6 / 2 6 / 3 1:43), which mainly benefits the opportunity to gain experience.
Sweden - Argentina 1-1
Private Juan Martin Del Potro and David Nalbandian, who still made the trip to Sweden, Argentina did not leave the favorite against Sweden's Robin Soderling, leader of a team willing to forget the defeat of the year passed against Israel (3-2). The finalist at Roland Garros has fully opened the door, taking off on hard, Eduardo Schwank in three sets (6 / 1 7 / 6 7 / 5). But the ghost Joachim Johansson has stumbled on Leonardo Mayer (5 / 7 6 / 3 7 / 5 6 / 4), leaving the two nations tied after the first day.
Croatia - Ecuador 2-0
Croatia has probably been the most difficult. Led two sets to one by Nicolas Lapentti, Ecuador leader, Ivo Karlovic has reversed the trend in the Palais des Sports in Varazdin overheated (6 / 2 5 / 7 6 / 7 6 / 3 6 / 4). Marin Cilic, recently entered the Top 10 (9e), Then assumed his staut against Giovanni Lapentti (the brother of another), 222e to ATP ... A victory clearcut (6 / 4 6 / 3 6 / 3) allowing the Croats to return to their hotel on Friday evening with two points in the bag.
Serbia - USA 2-0
The shock first-round contests between Serbs without the Americans. Even without James Blake and Andy Roddick, the single and double explosives lay ahead. The first game has at least kept all its promises. Leader of the Stars and Stripes, John Isner has resisted but eventually crack (7 / 6 6 / 7 7 / 5 6 / 4) to Viktor Troicki, more comfortable on clay and pushed by supporters of the Belgrade Arena. Novak Djokovic has not missed an opportunity to push the nail against Sam Querrey, although it has dropped a set (6 / 2 7 / 6 2 / 6 6 / 3). Serbia is in a strong position before the double.
Chile - Israel
While the Chilean coast are being affected by an earthquake, the meeting will finally begin on Saturday. The Israelis, who are experiencing difficulty in moving around the country will be led by their leader while still Dudi Sela qu'Harel Levy and Andy Ram are expected to double. At home, the band Fernando Gonzalez wants to restore a smile to an entire nation. Nicolas Massu, Paul Capdeville try to follow the path of world number 10. Absent last year at the stern of his defeat in Croatia, Gonzalez intends to restore the prestige Chilean.
Belgium - Czech Republic 0-2
Back in the World Group, a difficult task awaits the United States against the Czech Republic, which has shown deference to Guy Forget, we could go far in the trial (final in 2009) with only two top players, Radek Stepanek and Tomas Berdych. First on deck, it did not deal with retail Olivier Rochus (6 / 3 6 / 0 6 / 4), despite spirited resistance from Belgian in the final game, when he dismissed many balls match. Le Plat Pays, which relied on Xavier Malisse to equalize before Radek Stepanek was disappointed. Not surprisingly, "The Worm", never as strong as before a hostile audience, took over (6 / 2 6 / 4 6 / 7).
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