The Czech Republic, first nation qualified for the quarterfinals of the Davis Cup, was joined by Croatia, Russia and Spain, double-defending champion. Winners of the double, the United States have offered a reprieve against Serbia.
Spain - Switzerland 3-1
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 were initially took control of the duel with Stanislas Wawrinka, who upset Nicolas' Almagro after a particular game 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). Saturday evening, the pair Granollers / Robredo then allowed the home team to turn the head before the match on Sunday by dominating Allegro / Wawrinka (7 / 6 6 / 2 4 / 6 6 / 4), before Ferrer concludes a master hand Sunday to face Wawrinka overtaken by events (6 / 2 6 / 4 6 / 0). Spain will find the France in the quarterfinals, just after Wimbledon. The meeting will take place indoors in France.
Russia - India 3-2
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 107th 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. Saturday, India has reduced the score. The scenario was expected, Mahesh Bhupathi and Leander Paes remained one of the best pairs of double the world (even if both players do not play together on the ATP circuit). The former No. 1 of the specification were made mincemeat of Teimuraz Gabashvili and Igor Kunitsyn (6 / 3 6 / 2 6 / 2 1:36). Nothing to do but panic Russia. Sunday Youzhny easily make a point of qualification against Devvarman (6 / 2 6 / 1 6 / 3, 1:55) before Bopanna not put a point of honor to beat Teimuraz Gabashvili (7 / 6 6 / 4) for butter. In the quarterfinals, the men gather Shamil Tarpischev Sweden or Argentina.
Sweden - Argentina 2-2
Private Juan Martin Del Potro, Argentina did not leave the favorite against Sweden's Robin Soderling, leader of a team willing to forget the defeat last year 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. Package announced in the first instance, David Nalbandian has finally taken its place alongside double Horacio Zeballos. The native of Cordoba made the second point to his team against the Swedish pair Robert Lindstedt / Robin Soderling (6 / 2 7 / 6 7 / 6). Unsurprisingly, Soderling equalized Sunday against Mayer (7 / 5 7 / 6 7 / 5), forcing Nalbandian and Vinciguerra to play the decisive fifth game.
Croatia - Ecuador 3-0
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 (9th), then assumed his status against Giovanni Lapentti, 222nd in the ATP ... A victory clearcut (6 / 4 6 / 3 6 / 3) which allows Croats return to their hotel on Friday evening with two points in the bag. They finished work on Saturday, Cilic / Karlovic getting rid of the brothers Lapentti in straight sets (7 / 6 6 / 3 7 / 5).
Serbia - USA 2-1
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). In a position of strength, Serbia has missed twice. Bob Bryan, however, was deprived of his twin Mike, a victim of stomach pains, but John Isner has assured the pair face Janko Tipsarevic / Nenad Zimonjic (7 / 6 5 / 7 7 / 6 6 / 3).
Chile - Israel 2-0
While the Chilean coast are being affected by an earthquake, the meeting has started on Saturday. The Israelis, who are experiencing difficulty in moving around the country are carried to the score after the first day's singles (2-0). Nicolas Massu got rid of Dudi Sela in four sets (4 / 6 6 / 2 6 / 2 6 / 4), restoring the smile to the whole nation. Absent during the severe defeat of his family in Croatia last year, Fernando Gonzalez intended to restore the prestige of Chile cons Harel Elvy. The current world number 10 will still needed 4 sets to subdue its rival, the latter having made the best start (2 / 6 6 / 3 6 / 4 6 / 4). This Sunday, the two could put an end to Israel last hopes with a pair Gonzalez, Massu will be opposite the duo Erlich-Ram.
Belgium - Czech Republic 0-3
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). Saturday, Steve Darcis and Olivier Rochus, duplicated, do not even salvaged some pride against the Czech pair indestructible (7 / 6 6 / 0 6 / 3). The finalists of the previous edition will find Israel or Chile in the quarterfinals.
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