In Israel, a land attuned to the ancient texts of the world’s monotheistic faiths, the words “my cup overflows” possess a considerable amount of historical weight and meaning. That phrasing comes from scripture, of course–it’s no small thing in the Holy Land to encounter a lavish and abundant blessing. Now, 108 years after the Davis [...]

The Spanish Davis Cup team will have a new look when it opens its title defense in early March of 2009 at home against Novak Djokovic and Serbia. A captain is lost, but the No. 1 player in the world, presumably, is gained. Captain Emilio Sanchez Vicario announced on Monday, one day after his team [...]

Before the Madrid Masters Tournament began, Rafa was quoted as saying that he wanted to win this one for his loyal Spanish fans. On paper he had an easy draw through to the final, no top 10 players to meet on the way. It should have been a piece of cake for him, but he lost [...]