Today’s Men’s News (12/29) – Hopman Cup
Today's Men's News (12/29) - Hopman Cup
Hopman Cup
That was hardly worth staying up for.
Australia’s evening Hopman Cup tie with Germany started well but went downhill fast. Bernard Tomic showed his first sign of life in a long while, beating Tommy Haas 7-6 3-6 7-5 — but much-injured Andrea Petkovic had to quit with a knee problem after winning a 6-4 set over Ashleigh Barty. With Petkovic unable to play, Germany obviously had to forfeit the mixed doubles — and the tie, which Australia had won by then anyway.
The day’s first contest, Spain versus South Africa, had been much more interesting. Once again, it started with an upset; Kevin Anderson surprised Fernando Verdasco 7-6 6-4. But Anabel Medina Garrigues turned things around with a 6-4 6-2 win over Chanelle Scheepers, and the Spanish team won the Mixed in a match tiebreak.
If that wasn’t tough enough for South Africa, they have to face the American team of Venus Williams and John Isner next. The Spanish will face France.
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As you have probably heard by now, the illness that forced Rafael Nadal out of Abu Dhabi has now caused him to withdraw from the Australian Open as well. Where he was the finalist last year. So he will be falling to no better than #5; it might even be lower.
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