Somdev Devvarman learnt a good tennis lesson from Mikhail Youzhny and was outclassed 2-6 1-6 3-6 in the first reverse singles, resulting in India's ouster from the elite World Group of the Davis Cup tournament in Moscow on Saturday.

The International Tennis Federation has defended its Davis Cup competition following a proposal by leading men's players for a World Cup-style tournament.

After four straight defeats, Rafael Nadal returns to his favorite clay surface when he plays Tomas Berdych in the opening match of the Davis Cup on Friday as Spain attempts to defend its title against the Czech Republic.

Mats Wilander announced on Tuesday he was standing down as Sweden's Davis Cup captain to spend more time with his family.

Czech tennis player Ivo Minar tested positive for a banned substance after a Davis Cup match, officials said today. Czech Tennis Association president Ivo Kaderka said the sample was taken after the Davis Cup quarterfinal against Argentine on July 10-12.