Despite loss, Spain has doubles pair for future
While a loss may not be the best barometer of success, Marcel Granollers and Marc Lopez have seemingly filled Spain's recent Davis Cup doubles void.
The Spanish duo lost to United States brothers Mike and Bob Bryan but pushed the most successful doubles pair of all time to their longest Davis Cup match.
Defending champion Spain leads the semifinal 2-1 going into Sunday'...
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September 15, 2012
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Bryan Brothers Keep US Hopes Alive in Davis Cup Doubles Win
Team USA is still alive in the Davis Cup World Group semifinal – but just barely.
Bob and Mike Bryan kept the US hopes alive holding back Spain’s Marcel Granollers and Marc Lopez to win the doubles rubber on Saturday 6-3, 3-6, 7-5, 7-5 to close the gap to 2-1 versus Spain, in Gijon.
Spain aiming for their fourth final in five years won both singles rubber on Friday thanks to...
Lopez replaces Nadal for Olympics
Feliciano Lopez has replaced the injured Rafael Nadal on Spain's tennis team for the London Olympics.
The No. 30-ranked Lopez was called in by Spain on Friday after Nadal was forced to pull out with an undisclosed injury.
Nadal, a record seven-time French Open champion, lost in the second round at Wimbledon last month and hasn't played since.
Marc Lopez was selected to...
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July 20, 2012
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Feliciano Lopez replaces Nadal for Olympics
Feliciano Lopez has replaced the injured Rafael Nadal on Spain's tennis team for the London Olympics.
The No. 30-ranked Lopez was called in by Spain on Friday after Nadal was forced to pull out with an undisclosed injury.
Nadal, a record seven-time French Open champion, lost in the second round at Wimbledon last month and hasn't played since.
Marc Lopez was selected to...
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July 20, 2012
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Spain beats Kazakhstan 3-0 in Davis Cup
Defending champion Spain secured its place in the Davis Cup quarterfinals by winning the doubles against Kazakhstan for a 3-0 lead Saturday.
Marcel Granollers and Marc Lopez, partnering for the first time, eased to a 6-2, 6-3, 6-1 victory over Kazakh pair Evgeny Korolev and Yuriy Schukin on indoor clay.
The hosts won their 22nd straight tie on home soil and 24th straight on clay...
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February 11, 2012
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Spain in Davis Cup quarters minus Nadal (AP)
Defending champion Spain secured its place in the Davis Cup quarterfinals by winning the doubles against Kazakhstan for a 3-0 lead Saturday. Marcel Granollers and Marc Lopez, partnering for the first time, eased to a 6-2, 6-3, 6-1 victory over Kazakh pair Evgeny Korolev and Yuriy Schukin on indoor clay.
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February 11, 2012
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