Originally posted on The Grandstand:
Led by Roger Federer and Stan Wawrinka, Switzerland is looking for a place in the Davis Cup final as it hosts Italy this weekend. Federer is opening against Simone Bolelli on Friday while Wawrinka is facing Fabio Fognini. Roger Federer (SUI) vs. Simone Bolelli (ITA) Federer and Bolelli will be…

Originally posted on The Grandstand:
Some of the usual suspects like Serbia and Spain are absent from the Davis Cup World Group semifinals this time around, but the last-four lineup in 2014 is still a blockbuster one—especially in terms of individual talent. Among the players in action this weekend are Roger Federer and Stan Wawrinka…

Originally posted on The Grandstand:
Fellow players and a few others in the tennis world took to Twitter following Marin Cilic’s U.S. Open final victory over Kei Nishikori. Here are some of the highlights: Just got back from practice. Idemo Cilaaaa!!!!! — ivo karlovic (@ivokarlovic) September 8, 2014 Wow bravo bravo Marine!!! #Legenda — ivo…

Originally posted on Menzi:
Marin Cilic defeated Kei Nishikori, 6-3, 6-3, 6-3, for his first Grand Slam title. BARTON SILVERMAN Cilic was the 14th seed in the men’s U.S. Open draw and had already won two singles titles this year After the worry and the wait; after other years’ nerves and last year’s bitterness, it…

Originally posted on thesportport:
It is that time of the week to look back at the last 7 days in sport, and find the thing that we think was a shock. Don’t forget you can nominate something you would like to see, and we may just use it next time. Our Sunday Shock is……………. Novak…