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Davis Cup 2012 1st Round: Roger Federer had a Pretty Tough Weekend

Davis Cup 1st Round: US d Switzerland 3-0

There's no way I would have ever thought RF would lose 2 matches in 2 days.

That's just crazy.

And they made the American's play on clay in Roger's home country.

In both matches (singles & doubles) he won the 1st set and lost in 4.

I doubt it'll sting for too long...

Roger is the top seed at Rotterdam next week - with a nice draw.

As for the surprised US team - well done guys.

Big, big win for Isner yesterday - biggest win of his career, in fairness.

The US will play the winner of Canada/France - away, again.

Rafael Nadal Wins Opener at Wimbledon

Wimbledon Men's First Round

1 Rafael Nadal d Michael Russell - 64 62 62

This marks Rafa's 15th straight match win at Wimby.

Remember, he won the title in '08 & '10 but did not play in '09.

He was down 2-4 in the 1st before switching into high gear.

Rafa: I'm happy about the victory in the first round...

Especially happy how I played in the second and the third sets.

I started, in my opinion, trying to play too fast in the beginning probably.

But my level in general I think was very positive.

Rafa has a tricky draw with Raonic & Del Porto possibly before the Qf's.

But given his play today Rafantic's needn't worry... too much.

He will next face Ryan Sweeting - H2H: 2-0/RN.

Both matches were played in '11 & in 5 straight sets Ryan won 8 games.

Hmmm... How many will he add on Wednesday?

Photo: Getty Images

ATP & WTA Weekend Winners for April 10, 2011

The ATP saw Pablo Andujar & Ryan Sweeting win their 1st tour titles today.

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Marbella WTA: 1 Victoria Azarenka d Q Irina-Camelia Gebu - 63 62

Vika makes it 2-in-a-row after winning at Miami last week.

Welcome to the top 5 girl!

Casablanca: Pablo Andujar d 5 Potito Starace - 61 62

Pablo is currently ranked #69. He is the 12th ranked Spaniard.

After today's win he should be up to #9 in Spain.

Charleston: 1 Caroline Wozniacki d Elena Vesnina - 62 63

This is Caro's 3rd title of 2011. And, yes, solidifies her #1 ranking.

Jet lag: She is playing an exo in Monte-Carlo tomorrow at 3. Phew.

Houston: WC Ryan Sweeting d 6 Kei Nishikori - 64 76(3)

Title #1 was accompanied with a jump in the River Oaks pool.

Ryan will see his ranking jump to just outside the top 50.

Quallies are gonna be a thing of the past.

Photos: AP/Reuters

Ryan Sweeting Reaches 1st ATP Final - At Houston

Houston ATP 250 - Semifinal

WC Ryan Sweeting d Q Ivo Karlovic - 76(3) 63

Big props to Ryan on getting to his very first ATP final.

A win tomorrow will bump his ranking from #93 to about #53.

A loss would get him up to about #73. Yea, nothing but smiles indeed.

He'll play Kei Nishikori in the final - H2H: 1-0/KN.

They have also played three times at the challenger level - 3-0/KN.

Hmmm, Ryan is playing the role of underdog tomorrow.

Much as he did today against an extremely exhausted Dr. Ivo.

9 American's started the tournament including...

Mardy Fish, John Isner, Sam Querrey, Ryan Harrison & James Blake.

I'm sure it feels good for him to be the last one standing.