U.S. third in ITF Davis Cup Nations Ranking
USTA November 25, 2008
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Andy Roddick of the United States returns a shot to Rafael Nadal of Spain during the third and final day of the semi final Davis Cup match between Spain and the United States at the Plaza de Toros Las Ventas on September 21, 2008 in Madrid, Spain.
In the latest edition of the ITF Davis Cup Nations Ranking, the U.S. finds itself narrowly in third place behind Russia at No. 1 and Spain, the 2008 Davis Cup champion, at No. 2.
The U.S., the 2007 Davis Cup champion, has 26,455.00 points, just behind Spain's 26,493.75 and Russia's 27,647.50. Russia was No. 1 in the last rankings and the U.S. was No. 2. Spain was in the No. 4 position but winning the Davis Cup title, 3-1, over Argentina on Nov. 23 boosted it up to second place.
Argentina was previously in third place, but now drops to fourth.
The U.S. reached the Davis Cup Semifinals in 2008, defeating Austria in the opening round and France in the quarterfinals, both by scores of 4-1. The team, led by Andy Roddick, then fell to world No.1 Rafael Nadal and Spain, 4-1 in the semifinals in Madrid.
Russia last won the Davis Cup title in 2006 and also reached the semifinals in 2008, losing 3-2 to Argentina. In 2007, Russia reached the Davis Cup final, falling to the U.S. 4-1 in Portland, Ore.
The 2009 Davis Cup first round ties will be in March, with the U.S. hosting Switzerland, Spain hosting Serbia and Russia facing Romania amongst other matchups.
ITF Davis Cup Nations Rankings:
1. Russia 27647.50
2. Spain 26493.75
3. USA 26455.00
4. Argentina 22363.75
5. Sweden 8434.38
6. Germany 8380.01
7. Croatia 6525.63
8. France 5750.00
9. Australia 4850.00
10. Slovak Republic 4218.75
The U.S., the 2007 Davis Cup champion, has 26,455.00 points, just behind Spain's 26,493.75 and Russia's 27,647.50. Russia was No. 1 in the last rankings and the U.S. was No. 2. Spain was in the No. 4 position but winning the Davis Cup title, 3-1, over Argentina on Nov. 23 boosted it up to second place.
Argentina was previously in third place, but now drops to fourth.
The U.S. reached the Davis Cup Semifinals in 2008, defeating Austria in the opening round and France in the quarterfinals, both by scores of 4-1. The team, led by Andy Roddick, then fell to world No.1 Rafael Nadal and Spain, 4-1 in the semifinals in Madrid.
Russia last won the Davis Cup title in 2006 and also reached the semifinals in 2008, losing 3-2 to Argentina. In 2007, Russia reached the Davis Cup final, falling to the U.S. 4-1 in Portland, Ore.
The 2009 Davis Cup first round ties will be in March, with the U.S. hosting Switzerland, Spain hosting Serbia and Russia facing Romania amongst other matchups.
ITF Davis Cup Nations Rankings:
1. Russia 27647.50
2. Spain 26493.75
3. USA 26455.00
4. Argentina 22363.75
5. Sweden 8434.38
6. Germany 8380.01
7. Croatia 6525.63
8. France 5750.00
9. Australia 4850.00
10. Slovak Republic 4218.75
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