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Roger Federer vs Alexander Zverev ➤ Mexico Exhibition Match Highlights.

 

 

WTA players who it seems, heck really, married someone their father's age - heck, father!!!!!!!!!!!!

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LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 30: David Ferrer and Juan Carlos Fererro at Royal Albert Hall on November 30, 2019 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by MWE/Getty Images)

LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 30: Mansour Bahrami at Royal Albert Hall on November 30, 2019 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by MWE/Getty Images)

LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 30: Mansour Bahrami at Royal Albert Hall on November 30, 2019 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by MWE/Getty Images)

LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 30: Martina Hingis at Royal Albert Hall on November 30, 2019 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by MWE/Getty Images)

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LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 30: Thomas Enqvist, Heather Watson, Martina Hingis and Mansour Bahrami at Royal Albert Hall on November 30, 2019 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by MWE/Getty Images)

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LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 30: Goran Ivanisivic, Xavier Malisse, Mark Philippoussis and Tim Henman at Royal Albert Hall on November 30, 2019 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by MWE/Getty Images)

LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 30: Martina Hingis at Royal Albert Hall on November 30, 2019 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by MWE/Getty Images)

Australian Open to honor Court after same-sex marriage dispute.

Tennis Australia have brokered a truce with Margaret Court and will recognize the 50th anniversary of her calendar Grand Slam at next year's Australian Open but reiterated the organization disagrees with her personal views on same-sex marriage.

Court, who holds the all-time record of 24 Grand Slam singles titles, has not attended the Australian Open since 2017 when her opposition to same-sex marriage made her a lightning rod for criticism in the leadup to a national plebiscite on the issue.

However, Court said earlier this month she wanted her 1970 calendar Grand Slam to be given the same respect afforded to compatriot Rod Laver, who was feted earlier this year at Melbourne Park for his 1969 Grand Slam.

A calendar Grand Slam in tennis means winning Wimbledon and the Australian, U.S. and French Open titles within the same year.

Tennis Australia (TA) said on Saturday they would honor Court's achievement throughout the Jan. 20-Feb. 2 Australian Open, the year's opening Grand Slam tournament, with a series of events and had invited her to attend, which she had accepted.

"I'm looking forward to celebrating the 50th anniversary of winning the Grand Slam with my family and friends at the Australian Open," Court said in a Tennis Australia statement on Saturday.

"This is an incredible milestone for me, and I can't quite believe how quickly the time has gone. It's always wonderful to catch up with my fellow legends and I'm grateful to Tennis Australia."

In women's tennis, only Court, Maureen Connolly (1953) and Steffi Graf (1988) have managed the calendar Grand Slam, widely considered the game's toughest achievement.

Laver, who completed the achievement twice in 1962 and 1969, is the only man after Don Budge (1938) to have managed it.

Australia legalized same-sex marriage in December 2017 after 61.6% of respondents to a voluntary plebiscite voted for it.

Court, a Christian pastor at a Perth-based church she set up decades ago, has long been vocal about her opposition to it, a stance that has alienated gay players, past and present.

"As often stated, Tennis Australia does not agree with Margaret's personal views, which have demeaned and hurt many in our community over a number of years," TA said in the statement.

"They do not align with our values of equality, diversity and inclusion.

"Our sport welcomes everyone, no matter what gender, ability, race, religion or sexuality, and we will continue to actively promote inclusion initiatives widely at all levels of the sport."

https://sports.yahoo.com/australian-open-honor-court-same-022817052.html

15-year-old Coco Gauff on meeting Michelle Obama, her breakthrough season and more!

 

 

Amazing Court Coverage Rallies 😱: ONLY IN TENNIS Vol.21.

 

 

NOVAK DJOKOVIC: 2019 ATP Highlight Reel.

 

 

Those free, innocent-looking USB charging ports could rob you blind.

It’s called “juice jacking,” which may sound as innocuous as a toddler ripping the sippy cup out of a playmate’s hands, but this is very much a grownup problem, unless your kid is already using a cellphone.

Juice jacking is the devious practice by which bad guys hijack a public USB charging port and use it to steal information from your phone or tablet.

Those same ports you’re relieved to find when your electronic device is low on power have become a cause for worry.

This isn’t a new problem, experts say, but it has returned to the radar because the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s office recently warned unsuspecting users about “criminals [who] load malware onto charging stations or cables they leave plugged in at the stations so they may infect the phones and other electronic devices of unsuspecting users.”

If this isn’t new, why is it an issue now? It’s not only because it’s the time of year when travel is up but also because many of us rely on those chargers to get us through long days of travel, said Ron Culler, senior director of technology and solutions at ADT CyberSecurity. (Disclosure: I am a longtime ADT home-security customer.)

And here I was, Pollyannishly (yes, that’s a word) thinking those ports, in airports, on a plane or in a coffee shop, were just good, old-fashioned human kindness, a port in a traveler’s storm.

It’s a storm, all right, but that port is no port. If it contains malware coupled with evil intent, it’s no lifeline either. In fact, it can be a life wrecker.

“Just as you wouldn’t plug an unfamiliar USB drive into your laptop, you shouldn’t plug your phone into an unfamiliar USB charger,” Paul Bischoff, a privacy advocate with Comparitech, which offers security solutions and help, said in an email. “Our devices have fewer defenses against attacks from physically connected devices than (from) attacks from the internet. The malware can also be much more severe with physical access to hardware.”

Are these guys trying to scare us? After talking with both, I don’t think so.

Consider how much business we do on our phones: We buy airline tickets on our favorite carrier, and because it’s easier, we leave our credit card information on the site so we don’t have to reenter it each time. We set up house payments using our bank’s bill-pay service. We buy a barbecue gas grill on a bus commute using the Wi-Fi on board and, again, leave credit card info on the site.

I am guilty of these things, and I am guilty of one more: charging my phone wherever I can find an open port. I vaguely recall doing that before a recent flight, and I never gave it another thought.

Because, I told myself after these interviews, is this really going to happen to me? I’ve been lucky so far, haven’t I, despite not practicing good cyber hygiene? I mean, other than the $5,000 in airline tickets someone charged to my card three years ago. And the notice from LifeLock, which monitors my accounts, that my information had appeared on the dark web. And there were the recent small-dollar deductions from my bank account that took me about a month to notice.

Time to clean up my act, including more awareness about juice jacking, which can lead to identity theft.

Those evildoers know you are “an easy target when you’re traveling,” said Mike Borromeo, vice president of Stericycle, of which Shred-it, the document destroyer, is part. “You’re in a hurry; you just need a little power to get you through the flight.”

The consequences of such a lapse may lead to co-opted identity, he said, and it can be “one of the worst things that can happen.” Imagine, he said, that you’re trying to buy a house or a car and your credit has been ruined. Or what if your bank account has been drained?

I’d rather not.

 

Further, said Culler of ADT Cybersecurity, you can’t always tell that something has happened to your phone. The longer the misuse goes unchecked, the greater the damage.

Besides avoiding those alluring charging points, you can thwart data thieves by using a regular plug in an outlet and your own charging cable, Culler said, or carrying a spare battery charger with you. (Do that anyway just in case your flight is delayed or you left your map app open and it sucked the life from your phone.)

Keeping yourself safe from those who would harm you? You’ve got the power.

https://www.latimes.com/travel/story/2019-11-29/juice-jacking-usb-charging-port

Isn't following Djokovic's WORST match of his entire 16 year pro career? Heck, it's so bad it should forcefully impinge on his feeble inclusion @ GOAT debate.

Nitto ATP FinalsLondon, Great Britain2019.11.11 - 2019.11.17

SGL 8 DBL 8   I Hard   Prize Money $9,000,000   Total Financial Commitment $9,000,000

Round	Rank	Opponent	W-L	Score
Round Robin	3	Roger Federer	L	46 36

 

You lost in straight freaking sets.

You lost to 38 year old clown who is technically considered freaking deceased.

This was the last match of the season - meaning you should have prevailed with bagels - given you are SIX years freaking younger (38-32).

The deceased clown did NOT skip the 2019 clay season to make above point even more pointed and irrefutable.

Win would have qualified you for the semifinal berth.

Win would have denied Nadal from clinching the No. 1 rank - forget the 5th year end rank - for now.

Point:

NO freaking excuse - with so much on the line.

Match(es) with MOST 'Did not believe he could win' potion.

Federer vs Roddick @ Wimbledon: 57 76⁶ 76⁵ 36 1614 Federer.

Federer vs Djokovic @ Wimbledon: 76⁵ 16 76⁴ 46 1312 Djokovic.

Got more?????

ONE reason Federer is not retiring - Federer's body is not retiring.

His subconscious believes being on the tour somehow helps him 'stop' Nadal from passing No. 20 - facing or not facing Nadal @ Slams notwithstanding.

Retiring somehow signals a green signal - and capitulation - psychologically - for both Federer and Nadal.

This way, Federer believes, Nadal still has to look over his shoulder and that may be enough to thwart him.

Don't believe it?

Watch what happens - unexpectedly, abruptly and justifiably - when Nadal matches (passes?) 20.

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BARCELONA, SPAIN - NOVEMBER 29: Picture shows Catalan typical ceramic figurines, called "caganers" (poopies), Serbian tennis player Nokak Djokovic, in Santa Llucia Christmas Fair on November 29, 2019. - Statuettes of well-known people defecating are a strong Christmas tradition in Catalonia, dating back to the 18th century as Catalans hide 'caganers' in Christmas Nativity scenes and invite friends to find them.. (Photo by Miquel Benitez/Getty Images)

TOPSHOT - Serbia's Novak Djokovic reacts following a point against Belgium's David Goffin in their men's singles semi-final match at the Japan Open tennis tournament in Tokyo on October 5, 2019. (Photo by Kazuhiro NOGI / AFP) (Photo by KAZUHIRO NOGI/AFP via Getty Images)

TOPSHOT - Serbia's Novak Djokovic celebrates with the championship trophy during the presentation ceremony after his victory against Spain's Rafael Nadal in the men's singles final on day 14 of the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne on January 27, 2019. (Photo by DAVID GRAY / AFP) / -- IMAGE RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - STRICTLY NO COMMERCIAL USE -- (Photo credit should read DAVID GRAY/AFP via Getty Images)

Argentina's Juan Martin del Potro (L) congratulates Japan's Yoshihito Nishioka (R) after winning their men's singles second round match on day five of The Roland Garros 2019 French Open tennis tournament in Paris on May 30, 2019. (Photo by Philippe LOPEZ / AFP) (Photo credit should read PHILIPPE LOPEZ/AFP via Getty Images)

France's Nicolas Mahut hugs his son at the end of his men's singles third round match against Argentina's Leonardo Mayer on day six of The Roland Garros 2019 French Open tennis tournament in Paris on May 31, 2019. (Photo by Kenzo TRIBOUILLARD / AFP) (Photo credit should read KENZO TRIBOUILLARD/AFP via Getty Images)

TOPSHOT - Serena Williams of the US (L) and Roger Federer of Switzerland (R) take a selfie following their mixed doubles match on day four of the Hopman Cup tennis tournament in Perth January 1, 2019. (Photo by TONY ASHBY / AFP) / -- IMAGE RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - STRICTLY NO COMMERCIAL USE -- (Photo credit should read TONY ASHBY/AFP via Getty Images)

TOPSHOT - Switzerland's Stan Wawrinka (L) collides with the line judge as he chases a return against US player Reilly Opelka during their men's singles second round match on the third day of the 2019 Wimbledon Championships at The All England Lawn Tennis Club in Wimbledon, southwest London, on July 3, 2019. (Photo by Adrian DENNIS / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE (Photo credit should read ADRIAN DENNIS/AFP via Getty Images)

TOPSHOT - France's Gael Monfils drops his racquet as he plays a backhand return to Taylor Fritz of the US during their men's singles match on day three of the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne on January 16, 2019. (Photo by SAEED KHAN / AFP) / -- IMAGE RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - STRICTLY NO COMMERCIAL USE -- (Photo credit should read SAEED KHAN/AFP via Getty Images)

TOPSHOT - Tennis player Serena Williams arrives for the 2019 Met Gala at the Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 6, 2019, in New York. - The Gala raises money for the Metropolitan Museum of Arts Costume Institute. The Gala's 2019 theme is Camp: Notes on Fashion" inspired by Susan Sontag's 1964 essay "Notes on Camp". (Photo by ANGELA WEISS / AFP) (Photo credit should read ANGELA WEISS/AFP via Getty Images)

BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 27: Former Brisbane Heat player and WTA number 1 ranked player, Ashleigh Barty poses for photos with Kirby Short and Delissa Kimmince of the Heat during Women's Big Bash League match between the Brisbane Heat and the Melbourne Renegades at Allan Border Field on November 27, 2019 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Albert Perez/Getty Images)

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Novak Djokovic vs Umpire ANGRY MOMENT - Davis Cup 2019 (HD).

 

 

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Shakira - La La La live performance (Copa Davis Cup).

 

 

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Davis Cup titles for 8 or more Slam winners.

Nadal: 5.

Agassi: 3.

Sampras: 2.

Federer: 1.

Djokovic: 1.

Borg: 1.

Lendl: 1.

Connors: 1.

Most Davis Cup Titles by country (since 1972).

Country	Titles	First	Last
United States	9	1972	2007
Sweden	7	1975	1998
Australia	6	1973	2003
Spain	6	2000	2019
France	4	1991	2017
Germany	3	1988	1993
Czechoslovakia  Czech Republic	3	1980	2013
Russia	2	2002	2006
Croatia	2	2005	2018
South Africa	1	1974
Italy	1	1976
Serbia	1	2010
Switzerland	1	2014
Great Britain	1	2015
Argentina	1	2016

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Where is the wifeo of the other guy?

LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 25: Jamie Murray, Judy Murray, Andy Murray and Kim Sears attend the "Andy Murray: Resurfacing" world premiere at the Curzon Bloomsbury on November 25, 2019 in London, England. (Photo by Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images)

Where is the father?

LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 25: Jamie Murray, Judy Murray and Andy Murray attend the "Andy Murray: Resurfacing" world premiere at the Curzon Bloomsbury on November 25, 2019 in London, England. (Photo by Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images)

Shouldn't the phone be in the back pocket - at least for this? And it's 7:00 o'clock? And is she pregnant again - already? She is surely posturing for it!!!!!!!!!

LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 25: Andy Murray and Kim Sears attend the "Andy Murray: Resurfacing" world premiere at the Curzon Bloomsbury on November 25, 2019 in London, England. (Photo by Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images)

LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 25: Jamie Murray, Judy Murray and Andy Murray attend the "Andy Murray: Resurfacing" world premiere at the Curzon Bloomsbury on November 25, 2019 in London, England. (Photo by Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images)

LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 25: Judy Murray attends the "Andy Murray: Resurfacing" world premiere at the Curzon Bloomsbury on November 25, 2019 in London, England. (Photo by Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images)

LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 25: Andy Murray attends the "Andy Murray: Resurfacing" world premiere at the Curzon Bloomsbury on November 25, 2019 in London, England. (Photo by Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images)

What else of his is in the pocket for the midget second from left??????????

Julian ALAPHILIPPE, Thierry GODARD, Lenaig CORSON of Stade Francais, Jessy TREMOULIERE of ASM Romagnat, Germain LOUVET, Lucas POUILLE and Souleymane CISSOKHO during the Nuit du Rugby on November 25, 2019 in Paris, France. (Photo by Sandra Ruhaut/Icon Sport via Getty Images)

(FromL) Spain's Marcel Granollers, Spain's Feliciano Lopez, Spain's Pablo Carreno, Spain's Roberto Bautista Agut Spain's Rafael Nadal and Spain's captain Sergi Bruguera pose with the trophy after winning the final tennis match between Canada and Spain at the Davis Cup Madrid Finals 2019 in Madrid on November 24, 2019. (Photo by JAVIER SORIANO / AFP) (Photo by JAVIER SORIANO/AFP via Getty Images)

(FromL) Spain's Marcel Granollers, Spain's Feliciano Lopez, Spain's Pablo Carreno, Spain's Roberto Bautista Agut Spain's Rafael Nadal and Spain's captain Sergi Bruguera pose with the trophy after winning the final tennis match between Canada and Spain at the Davis Cup Madrid Finals 2019 in Madrid on November 24, 2019. (Photo by JAVIER SORIANO / AFP) (Photo by JAVIER SORIANO/AFP via Getty Images)

Spain's Rafael Nadal celebrates after defeating Canada's Denis Shapovalov during the final singles tennis match between Canada and Spain at the Davis Cup Madrid Finals 2019 in Madrid on November 24, 2019. (Photo by GABRIEL BOUYS / AFP) (Photo by GABRIEL BOUYS/AFP via Getty Images)

TOPSHOT - Spain's Rafael Nadal celebrates after defeating Canada's Denis Shapovalov during the final singles tennis match between Canada and Spain at the Davis Cup Madrid Finals 2019 in Madrid on November 24, 2019. (Photo by GABRIEL BOUYS / AFP) (Photo by GABRIEL BOUYS/AFP via Getty Images)

TOPSHOT - Spain's Rafael Nadal celebrates with teammates after winning against Canada's Denis Shapovalov during the final singles tennis match between Canada and Spain at the Davis Cup Madrid Finals 2019 in Madrid on November 24, 2019. (Photo by JAVIER SORIANO / AFP) (Photo by JAVIER SORIANO/AFP via Getty Images)

Spain's Roberto Bautista Agut celebrates after winning against Canada's Felix Auger-Aliassime during the final singles tennis match between Canada and Spain at the Davis Cup Madrid Finals 2019 in Madrid on November 24, 2019. (Photo by JAVIER SORIANO / AFP) (Photo by JAVIER SORIANO/AFP via Getty Images)

Spain's Roberto Bautista Agut celebrates after winning against Canada's Felix Auger-Aliassime during the final singles tennis match between Canada and Spain at the Davis Cup Madrid Finals 2019 in Madrid on November 24, 2019. (Photo by JAVIER SORIANO / AFP) (Photo by JAVIER SORIANO/AFP via Getty Images)

MADRID, SPAIN - NOVEMBER 24: Singer Shakira performs ahead of the singles final match between Felix Auger-Aliassime of Canada and Roberto Bautista Agut of Spain during Day Seven of the 2019 Davis Cup at La Caja Magica on November 24, 2019 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty Images)

MADRID, SPAIN - NOVEMBER 24: Singer Shakira performs ahead of the singles final match between Felix Auger-Aliassime of Canada and Roberto Bautista Agut of Spain during Day Seven of the 2019 Davis Cup at La Caja Magica on November 24, 2019 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty Images)

MADRID, SPAIN - NOVEMBER 24: Singer Shakira performs ahead of the singles final match between Felix Auger-Aliassime of Canada and Roberto Bautista Agut of Spain during Day Seven of the 2019 Davis Cup at La Caja Magica on November 24, 2019 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)

They may be synchronizing the 'audio' - too!!!!!!!!!!!!!

TOPSHOT - Canada's Denis Shapovalov (L) and Canada's Vasek Pospisil celebrate after winning the semi-final doubles tennis match between Russia and Canada at the Davis Cup Madrid Finals 2019 in Madrid on November 23, 2019. (Photo by JAVIER SORIANO / AFP) (Photo by JAVIER SORIANO/AFP via Getty Images)

Spain's Rafael Nadal (R) takes a selfie photo posing with teammates and the winner's trophy during the trophy ceremony after winning the Davis Cup Madrid Finals 2019 in Madrid on November 24, 2019. (Photo by GABRIEL BOUYS / AFP) (Photo by GABRIEL BOUYS/AFP via Getty Images)

MADRID, SPAIN - NOVEMBER 24: Rafael Nadal of Spain celebrates victory with family in his singles match against Denis Shapovalov of Canada in the Final between Spain and Canada during Day Seven of the 2019 David Cup at La Caja Magica on November 24, 2019 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty Images)

MADRID, SPAIN - NOVEMBER 24: Rafael Nadal of Spain celebrates victory with Dad, Sebastian Nadal, Mum Ana Maria Parera, Sister Maria Isabel Nadal and Wife Xisca Perello in his singles match against Denis Shapovalov of Canada in the Final between Spain and Canada during Day Seven of the 2019 David Cup at La Caja Magica on November 24, 2019 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty Images)

MADRID, SPAIN - NOVEMBER 24: Musician Shakira and football player Gerrard Pique in the Final between Spain and Canada during Day Seven of the 2019 David Cup at La Caja Magica on November 24, 2019 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty Images)

MADRID, SPAIN - NOVEMBER 24: King Felipe VI of Spain (R) and David Haggerty, President of the International Tennis Federation (L) participate in the trophy ceremony following Spain's victory over Canada during Day Seven of the 2019 Davis Cup at La Caja Magica on November 24, 2019 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)

MADRID, SPAIN - NOVEMBER 24: Rafael Nadal of Spain celebrates victory n his singles match against Denis Shapovalov of Canada in the Final between Spain and Canada during Day Seven of the 2019 David Cup at La Caja Magica on November 24, 2019 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty Images)

Rafa Electrician? Thought it was Nadal. Aren't those 'electric' signs???????

MADRID, SPAIN - NOVEMBER 24: Rafael Nadal of Spain celebrates victory n his singles match against Denis Shapovalov of Canada in the Final between Spain and Canada during Day Seven of the 2019 David Cup at La Caja Magica on November 24, 2019 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty Images)

Spain's Rafael Nadal (R) and Spain's Roberto Bautista Agut hold their trophies during the trophy ceremony after winning the final singles tennis matches between Canada and Spain at the Davis Cup Madrid Finals 2019 in Madrid on November 24, 2019. (Photo by GABRIEL BOUYS / AFP) (Photo by GABRIEL BOUYS/AFP via Getty Images)

Is she the scary movie actress?????????????

French actress Isabelle Huppert and Russian former tennis player Marat Safin present the Davis Cup trophy after the final singles tennis match between Canada and Spain at the Davis Cup Madrid Finals 2019 in Madrid on November 24, 2019. (Photo by JAVIER SORIANO / AFP) (Photo by JAVIER SORIANO/AFP via Getty Images)

The Davis Cup is pictured after the final singles tennis match between Canada and Spain at the Davis Cup Madrid Finals 2019 in Madrid on November 24, 2019. (Photo by JAVIER SORIANO / AFP) (Photo by JAVIER SORIANO/AFP via Getty Images)

Real Madrid's Spanish defender Sergio Ramos and his child watch Spain's Rafael Nadal playing Canada's Denis Shapovalov during the final singles tennis match between Canada and Spain at the Davis Cup Madrid Finals 2019 in Madrid on November 24, 2019. (Photo by GABRIEL BOUYS / AFP) (Photo by GABRIEL BOUYS/AFP via Getty Images)

Russian former tennis player Marat Safin looks on before the final singles tennis match between Canada and Spain at the Davis Cup Madrid Finals 2019 in Madrid on November 24, 2019. (Photo by JAVIER SORIANO / AFP) (Photo by JAVIER SORIANO/AFP via Getty Images)

MADRID, SPAIN - NOVEMBER 24: Singer Shakira performs ahead of the singles final match between Felix Auger-Aliassime of Canada and Roberto Bautista Agut of Spain during Day Seven of the 2019 Davis Cup at La Caja Magica on November 24, 2019 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty Images)

Mery Perelló during Day Seven of the 2019 Davis Cup at La Caja Magica on November 24, 2019 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Oscar Gonzalez/NurPhoto via Getty Images)

QUITO, ECUADOR - NOVEMBER 24: Alexander Zverev of Germany speaks during the press conference at Mitad del Mundo on November 24, 2019 in Quito, Ecuador. (Photo by Frankln Jácome/Agencia Press South/Getty Images)

QUITO, ECUADOR - NOVEMBER 24: Roger Federer of Switzerland speaks during during a press conference at Mitad del Mundo on November 24, 2019 in Quito, Ecuador. (Photo by Frankln Jácome/Agencia Press South/Getty Images)

"This way - Boomer".

QUITO, ECUADOR - NOVEMBER 24: Alexander Zverev helps to activate the microphone to Roger Federer during the press conference at Mitad del Mundo on November 24, 2019 in Quito, Ecuador. (Photo by Franklin Jacome/Agencia Press South/Getty Images)

MEXICO CITY, MEXICO - NOVEMBER 23: Roger Federer celebrates after receiving award during 'The Greatest Match' between Roger Federer and Alexander Zverev at Plaza Mexico on November 23, 2019 in Mexico City, Mexico. (Photo by Angel Castillo/Jam Media/Getty Images)

MEXICO CITY, MEXICO - NOVEMBER 23: Roger Federer and Alexander Zverev celebrate after receiving award during 'The Greatest Match' between Roger Federer and Alexander Zverev at Plaza Mexico on November 23, 2019 in Mexico City, Mexico. (Photo by Angel Castillo/Jam Media/Getty Images)

MEXICO CITY, MEXICO - NOVEMBER 23: Roger Federer celebrates after receiving award during 'The Greatest Match' between Roger Federer and Alexander Zverev at Plaza Mexico on November 23, 2019 in Mexico City, Mexico. (Photo by Angel Castillo/Jam Media/Getty Images)

MEXICO CITY, MEXICO - NOVEMBER 23: Detail of food outside Plaza Mexico during 'The Greatest Match' between Roger Federer and Alexander Zverev at Plaza Mexico on November 23, 2019 in Mexico City, Mexico. (Photo by Angel Castillo/Jam Media/Getty Images)

MADRID, SPAIN - NOVEMBER 24: Spain's Rafael Nadal (2R) and teammates pose with the winner's trophy during the trophy ceremony after winning the Davis Cup Madrid Finals 2019 at Caja Magica on November 24, 2019 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Europa Press Entertainment/Europa Press via Getty Images)

MADRID, SPAIN - NOVEMBER 24: Shakira and Gerard Pique attend Davis Cup Final at Caja Magica on November 24, 2019 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Europa Press Entertainment/Europa Press via Getty Images)

MADRID, SPAIN - NOVEMBER 24: (L-R) Ana Maria Parera, Xisca Perello and Isabel Nadal attend Davis Cup Final at Caja Magica on November 24, 2019 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Europa Press Entertainment/Europa Press via Getty Images)

MADRID, SPAIN - NOVEMBER 24: Rafa Nadal's family celebrate after defeating Canada's Denis Shapovalov during the final singles tennis match between Canada and Spain at the Davis Cup Madrid Finals at Caja Magica on November 24, 2019 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Europa Press Entertainment/Europa Press via Getty Images)

MADRID, SPAIN - NOVEMBER 24: Rafa Nadal's family celebrate after defeating Canada's Denis Shapovalov during the final singles tennis match between Canada and Spain at the Davis Cup Madrid Finals at Caja Magica on November 24, 2019 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Europa Press Entertainment/Europa Press via Getty Images)

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I had nothing left to give, says Nadal after Spain win Davis Cup.

 Rafael Nadal admitted he gave everything he had left to lead Spain to their sixth Davis Cup success on Sunday after they beat Canada in the final in Madrid.

Nadal's 6-3, 7-6 (9/7) victory over Shapovalov confirmed another triumph for Spain after Roberto Bautista Agut had earlier seen off Felix Auger-Aliassime 7-6 (7/3), 6-3.

All five of Spain's squad played a part over the course of the week but Nadal's colossal effort in front of the home fans at the Caja Magica proved the difference.

The 33-year-old won eight out of eight rubbers, including two in the singles and doubles in a pulsating win over Britain on Saturday and then the decisive match that clinched the title against Shapovalov.

"I played one of the toughest possible opponents at the end of a long and difficult week, physically too because I put into this whole event all the energy that I had inside me," said Nadal.

"Honestly it's the perfect end to the season for all of us. We know how difficult it is to win this and how difficult it will be to win it again. We knew we had to convert this opportunity."

Feliciano Lopez, who played alongside Nadal during Spain's doubles win against Britain's Jamie Murray and Neal Skupski on Saturday, said Nadal had been a "super-hero".

"There are things you can't describe with words," said Lopez. "The things he produced in doubles yesterday and then today against Shapovalov are things only Rafa can do.

"If you ask me for my opinion, I will tell you he is a super-hero. He can do things none of us can do. He is a great person and an extraordinary tennis player."

At the end of his win, Nadal hoisted up Bautista Agut, who had returned to the team after withdrawing on Thursday due to the death of his father Joaquin.

"It was very difficult," Bautista Agut said. "I took the decision to go home on Thursday morning and I was back yesterday (Saturday) afternoon to support the team.

"I had the opportunity to play today (Sunday) because all the team and all the players and the rest of the team have made an unbelievable effort since the first day. It was an amazing feeling on the court."

- Tennis 'hot' in Canada -

Canada were playing in their first ever final in the 119-year-old competition and with Shapovalov and Auger-Aliassime, aged 20 and 19 respectively, their Davis Cup prospects look strong.

"Tennis is really hot right now in Canada," said Canada's team captain Frank Dancevic. "It's really wonderful to see this young generation is playing so well. We have a really bright future ahead of us."

"The Canadian team are amazing," added Nadal. "Probably they are going to be one of those teams that will be almost unbeatable in the next couple of years."

https://sports.yahoo.com/had-nothing-left-says-nadal-spain-win-davis-224006245--ten.html

Nadal, grieving Bautista Agut lead Spain to Davis Cup title.

 Rafael Nadal gave all he had on the Caja Magica center court in Madrid.

The top-ranked Spanish star even admitted he risked getting injured by playing eight matches - five singles, three doubles - in six days at the Davis Cup Finals, the new World Cup of men's team tennis.

Nadal won all his matches, leading Spain to its sixth Davis Cup with a victory over first-time finalist Canada on Sunday.

But in Nadal's opinion, the only hero for Spain was grieving teammate Roberto Bautista Agut. He sent Spain on its way to victory by winning the first singles match on Sunday, three days after the death of his father.

''I've won the eight matches but the person who was vital in this Davis Cup was Roberto,'' Nadal said. ''For me, what he did was something almost (super) human. I don't know how to explain it. It will be an example for the rest of my life. He had to leave, then his dad died, then he came back and practiced with us yesterday, and today he was ready again to play at a very high level. It was something incredible.''

Before Nadal defeated Denis Shapovalov 6-3, 7-6 (7) to clinch the title - Spain's first since also winning at home in 2011 - Bautista Agut had given Spain a 1-0 lead by beating Felix Auger-Aliassime 7-6 (3), 6-3.

Bautista Agut pointed his finger to the sky after winning the final point in his match, and was in tears while speaking briefly to the crowd, which chanted his name.

''It was an amazing feeling on the court today,'' said Bautista Agut, who was the Spanish player lifting the cup in the title celebrations.

Bautista Agut's father died on Thursday - a day after his son had defeated Nikola Mektic of Croatia - with his health deteriorating quickly after an illness that stemmed from a 2016 accident.

It was Nadal who had tears in his eyes when Bautista Agut thanked him for his efforts during the tournament.

''You gave us goosebumps all week, especially today,'' Bautista Agut said. ''Thank you. I'm sure that next year you will do it again.''

The 31-year-old Bautista Agut, No. 9 in the world, played as teammates Pablo Carreno Busta and Marcel Granollers nursed injuries entering the final.

''I had the opportunity to play today because all the team and all the players did an unbelievable effort since the first day,'' Bautista Agut said.

Nadal considered himself lucky to be able to play all matches.

''It's true that I held up, but we know that playing so many matches in this (hard court) surface is risky for me, something can happen at any time,'' Nadal said. ''That's how it's been in the past, but luckily I held up.''

Spain's Marcel Granollers and Feliciano Lopez had been scheduled to face Shapovalov and Vasek Pospisil in the now canceled doubles, although Nadal was likely to play if the title had been at stake. Nadal played in the decisive doubles on Friday and Saturday.

Voted the tournament's best player, Nadal sealed the title with his 29th straight Davis Cup singles win, igniting the home crowd's celebrations.

Tournament organizer and Barcelona soccer star Gerard Pique, his wife Shakira - who performed in the closing ceremony - and Spanish King Felipe VI were among those celebrating Spain's triumph.

Spain's other Davis Cup titles were in 2000, '04, '08, '09 and '11.

Canada was seeking its first Davis Cup title since debuting in the competition in 1913.

''I feel like we've really come really far as a team, as a nation,'' the 20-year-old Shapovalov said. ''Definitely we're super proud. Obviously it sucks, sucks losing in the finals. But I'm super proud of everyone. We've put in 120% every single day. It's amazing how far we've been able to come.''

The Canadians eliminated Italy and the United States in the group stage, and Australia and Russia in the knockout rounds.

The 19-year-old Auger-Aliassime lost to Bautista Agut while making his debut in this year's tournament. He was coming off an ankle injury that had seen him sidelined through the group stage and the quarterfinals and semifinals.

Canada came to Madrid without Milos Raonic because of a back injury. Shapovalov and Vasek Pospisil were the only players who had competed until Sunday.

Spain beat Russia and Croatia in the group stage, and Argentina and Britain in the knockout rounds.

The new Davis Cup Finals is the result of a 25-year partnership between the International Tennis Federation and the Kosmos group co-founded by Pique. For the first time, 18 nations played in the same venue in a single week, instead of head-to-head matches that used to take place over four weekends throughout the year.

The tournament returns to Madrid next year.

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Rafael Nadal almost single-handedly ends Great Britain's run at Davis Cup as Spain reach first final since 2012.

The shout from the crowd was “Nadal presidente”, as the world No 1 almost single-handedly ended Great Britain’s magnificent run at the Caja Magica. But there was a cynical side to Spain’s Davis Cup victory, which opened with a last-minute switch of personnel that Dan Evans described as “a little bit naughty”.

Tennis-wise, Spain deserved their semi-final victory. Etiquette-wise, they let themselves down by needlessly bluffing over their choice of second singles player. Declaring their team an hour before the scheduled start, they picked Pablo Carreno Busta, a classic right-handed grinder from the clay-court tradition. But with just five minutes to go, they whipped Busta out and replaced him with left-handed serve-volleyer Feliciano Lopez.

Edmund called it “mind games” but he dealt with the situation brilliantly as he walloped Feliciano Lopez to claim the first point of the Davis Cup semi-final.

In the second rubber, Evans then suffered the straight-sets defeat that tends to befall anyone who goes up against Nadal in this competition. This left the whole shooting match to be decided by the doubles rubber – which pitted Nadal and Lopez against the specialist pairing of Jamie Murray and Neal Skupski.

The match was so tightly fought that there were no breaks of serve, only a pair of tie-breaks, which Nadal dominated with his muscular hitting and intense focus. In the end, Spain’s 7-6, 7-6 victory sent them through to Sunday's final.

Earlier, Spanish captain Sergi Bruguera had used a little-known rule from the Davis Cup handbook to change his No 2 singles player only a few minutes before the anthems. “I found out five minutes before,” said Edmund later, when asked about Spain’s chicanery. “Busta actually came to warm up. He was on the bike two minutes, then he left. I said straightaway, ‘Something is a bit weird there.’ Then straightaway the guy [Lopez] came in.    

The rules say that you can make a change at the last minute if the doctor on site agrees that there is an injury involved. In this case, Spain cited a left-leg problem for Busta. The awkwardness here is that Busta had clearly been struggling at the end of his match in Friday’s quarter-final against Argentina, so every smart observer knew he was going to be touch-and-go. A rule designed for last-minute strains and sprains was being abused in the hope of creating uncertainty in the British team.

Lopez certainly presented a very different challenge. He is a left-handed serve-volleyer who plays a decidedly untypical game for a Spaniard. British tennis fans will remember the lethality of his serve and forehand from the doubles partnership that Lopez struck up with Andy Murray at Queen’s this summer, seeing off all opposition to lift the title in a thrilling boost to Murray’s comeback.

Lopez, amazingly, is 38 – just a few weeks younger than Roger Federer – and already has a sideline as the tournament director of the Madrid Masters, which is staged at this very venue in May. But after starting cold in his first game he was almost impossible to break. Edmund was able to dominate from the back of the court, using his huge forehand to boss Lopez around. But as soon as Lopez arrived at the net, he was almost flawless.

Edmund staved off some real pressure moments in the second set, notably a 15-40 service game that he escaped with another ace and some ferocious strikes from that bazooka of a forehand. One he had forced a tie-break, Lopez seemed to tighten up, sending down what was only his second double-fault of the match to surrender the initiative – and, a few minutes later, the match by a 6-3, 7-6 margin.

That had left Great Britain just one point away from the Davis Cup final and a crack at Canada, who had earlier overcome Russia by the tightest of margins. But to win that point, they needed to get past the world’s best player.

Nadal came into the semi-final on a run of 29 consecutive wins in the Davis Cup, across both the singles and doubles format, which is the longest in the 119-year history of the competition. That soon became 30 after he outclassed British No 1 Evans in the singles. The early stages of this match were competitive, as Evans buzzed about the court like a mosquito. There were even a couple of signs that Nadal was feeling discomfited, notably when he wagged his index finger furiously at a line-judge who had made a bad call.

But as Evans served at 4-5 in the first set, Nadal entered a zone of focus that carried him through the rest of the match without losing another game. His forehand was at its ferocious best, and over the last year or so he has beefed up his serve – which was once a weakness – into a real weapon. The mosquito encountered Nadal’s rolled-up newspaper and that was the end of the contest.

Nadal was to produce heroics again in the doubles as Spain reached their first Davis Cup final since 2012 where they will face Canada.

https://sports.yahoo.com/rafael-nadal-almost-single-handedly-000102738.html

Nadal-inspired Spain to face Canada in Davis Cup final.

 Rafael Nadal inspired Spain into their first Davis Cup final since 2012 as he teamed up with Feliciano Lopez to secure a dramatic last-four victory over Britain in Madrid.

The hosts trailed 1-0 after Lopez's singles defeat by Kyle Edmund on Saturday, but Nadal thrashed Dan Evans before partnering Lopez in a 7-6 (7/3), 7-6 (10/8) win in the deciding doubles over Jamie Murray and Neal Skupski.

Spain will face Canada in Sunday's final after the North Americans won their semi-final against Russia, which was also decided in the doubles rubber.

"It was a very special moment for us, a very unique opportunity," said the 38-year-old Lopez. "We have a great opportunity to win this tournament here at home."

Denis Shapovalov and Vasek Pospisil sent Canada into their maiden Davis Cup showpiece by edging out Karen Khachanov and Andrey Rublev.

Five-time champions Spain were indebted to world number one Nadal for a virtuoso display as the 33-year-old continues his hunt for a fifth Davis Cup crown, having first lifted the title himself in 2004.

"This competition is always dramatic, especially with the new format," said Nadal.

"It's really, really special. Thank you to Feli (Lopez) and to the crowd who were amazing as well."

Spain lost their last Davis Cup final to the Czech Republic six years ago.

Edmund had earlier justified the decision of British captain Leon Smith to select him ahead of three-time Grand Slam champion Andy Murray by seeing off Lopez 6-3, 7-6 (7/3).

But Nadal swatted aside Evans 6-4, 6-0 to set up the doubles showdown.

Murray and Skupski more than held their own in the face of a partisan home crowd and a pumped-up Nadal at the Caja Magica, but saw a break point come and go in the 11th game of the first set before losing a tie-break.

The Britons saw four set points pass them by in the second set, including three in the breaker, with Nadal saving one by producing an incredible lob on the stretch.

A place in the final was sealed on a second match point.

"Rafa (Nadal) plays like this from the first round in every tournament. It's one of his powers," said Spain captain Sergi Bruguera.

- Canada make history -

Earlier on Saturday, the 20-year-old Shapovalov had drawn Canada level by beating Khachanov after Rublev's win over Pospisil in the opening match.

The Canadian pair then edged out Khachanov and Rublev in a thrilling deciding-set tie-break.

"I thought both teams played phenomenal," Canada captain Frank Dancevic said.

"The Russians threw everything they had at us, it was just a matter of who came up with the better shots. There was no room for error today -– they went for their shots, went big in the big moments, and here we are into the final."

It was their third Davis Cup semi-final, after previous last-four defeats in 1913 and 2013.

"We've got a huge day, a historic day for us tomorrow, and we're going to leave it all out there," said world number 150 Pospisil.

Canada secured a 6-3, 3-6, 7-6 (7/5) victory on their second match point to finish a tie which lasted six and a half hours.

Earlier, Shapovalov had seen off Khachanov, Russia's leading player in the absence of world number four Daniil Medvedev due to exhaustion, in a dramatic match.

The left-handed rising star, who reached his maiden Masters final in Paris earlier this month, saved three successive break points while serving for the match.

The in-form Rublev had made it four singles wins from as many matches this week by brushing aside Pospisil 6-4, 6-4.

Canada have reached the final despite being without the injured Felix Auger-Aliassime, the world number 22, with Pospisil stepping up instead.

"I'm at a loss for words," Shapovalov said. "It's incredible how far we've come this week, with me and Vasek playing on a different level.

"It's unbelievable to see. And to clinch it like this, in the doubles, I wouldn't have it any other way."

https://sports.yahoo.com/nadal-inspired-spain-face-canada-davis-cup-final-000813414--ten.html

Federer and Zverev Mexico City match breaks world attendance record.

 Broadcaster ESPN claimed a new world record for attendance at a tennis match on Saturday, with more than 42,000 people watching Germany's Alexander Zverev go down 6-3, 4-6, 2-6 to Roger Federer in an exhibition match in Mexico City.

That smashed an almost decade-old record of 35,681 set at an exhibition game between Belgian Kim Clijsters and Serena Williams in Belgium in 2010.

ESPN put the exact number of fans in Mexico City’s bullring at 42,517.

Even before Saturday's match, Federer had announced his intention to set a new world record for attendance when he meets Rafael Nadal in an exhibition match in South Africa in February.

That duel will be staged at the Cape Town Stadium, which has a capacity of 55,000. It will also have the draw of a preceding doubles match in which Federer will partner Microsoft founder Bill Gates and Nadal will play alongside South African comedian Trevor Noah.

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MEXICO CITY, MEXICO - NOVEMBER 22: Aerial view of Plaza de Toros Mexico ahead of The Greatest Match: Roger Federer v Alexander Zverev at Plaza Mexico on November 22, 2019 in Mexico City, Mexico. (Photo by Jaime Lopez/Jam Media/Getty Images)

MEXICO CITY, MEXICO - NOVEMBER 22: Aerial view of Plaza de Toros Mexico ahead of The Greatest Match: Roger Federer v Alexander Zverev at Plaza Mexico on November 22, 2019 in Mexico City, Mexico. (Photo by Jaime Lopez/Jam Media/Getty Images)

BOCA RATON, FL - NOVEMBER 22: Chris Evert on court during a match at the 30th Annual Chris Evert Pro-Celebrity Tennis Classic at Boca Raton Resort & Club on November 22, 2019 in Boca Raton, Florida. (Photo by Jason Koerner/Getty Images)

BOCA RATON, FL - NOVEMBER 22: Lisa Leslie attends the 30th Annual Chris Evert Pro-Celebrity Tennis Classic at Boca Raton Resort & Club on November 22, 2019 in Boca Raton, Florida. (Photo by Jason Koerner/Getty Images)

BOCA RATON, FL - NOVEMBER 22: Gavin Rossdale attends the 30th Annual Chris Evert Pro-Celebrity Tennis Classic at Boca Raton Resort & Club on November 22, 2019 in Boca Raton, Florida. (Photo by Jason Koerner/Getty Images)

BOCA RATON, FL - NOVEMBER 22: Jon Lovitz attends the 30th Annual Chris Evert Pro-Celebrity Tennis Classic at Boca Raton Resort & Club on November 22, 2019 in Boca Raton, Florida. (Photo by Jason Koerner/Getty Images)

BOCA RATON, FL - NOVEMBER 22: Seal poses for a portrait during the 30th Annual Chris Evert Pro-Celebrity Tennis Classic at Boca Raton Resort & Club on November 22, 2019 in Boca Raton, Florida. (Photo by Jason Koerner/Getty Images)

BOCA RATON, FL - NOVEMBER 22: Chris Evert attends the 30th Annual Chris Evert Pro-Celebrity Tennis Classic at Boca Raton Resort & Club on November 22, 2019 in Boca Raton, Florida. (Photo by Jason Koerner/Getty Images)

BOCA RATON, FL - NOVEMBER 22: Seal on court during a match at the 30th Annual Chris Evert Pro-Celebrity Tennis Classic at Boca Raton Resort & Club on November 22, 2019 in Boca Raton, Florida. (Photo by Jason Koerner/Getty Images)

BOCA RATON, FL - NOVEMBER 22: Gavin Rossdale attends the 30th Annual Chris Evert Pro-Celebrity Tennis Classic at Boca Raton Resort & Club on November 22, 2019 in Boca Raton, Florida. (Photo by Jason Koerner/Getty Images)

MADRID, SPAIN - NOVEMBER 22: Novak Djokovic of Serbia and team mate Viktor Troicki react following defeat during their quarter final doubles match on Day Five of the 2019 Davis Cup at La Caja Magica on November 22, 2019 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty Images)

MADRID, SPAIN - NOVEMBER 22: Andrey Rublev of Russia and team mate Karen Khachanov celebrate winning match point in their quarter final doubles match against Serbia on Day Five of the 2019 Davis Cup at La Caja Magica on November 22, 2019 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)

MADRID, SPAIN - NOVEMBER 22: Andrey Rublev of Russia and team mate Karen Khachanov celebrate winning match point in their quarter final doubles match against Serbia on Day Five of the 2019 Davis Cup at La Caja Magica on November 22, 2019 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)

MADRID, SPAIN - NOVEMBER 22: Karen Khachanov of Russia plays a forehand against Novak Djokovic of Serbia during his quarter final singles match on Day Five of the 2019 David Cup at La Caja Magica on November 22, 2019 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)

MADRID, SPAIN - NOVEMBER 22: Novak Djokovic of Serbia and team mate Viktor Troicki react following defeat during their quarter final doubles match on Day Five of the 2019 Davis Cup at La Caja Magica on November 22, 2019 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty Images)

(LtoR) Spain's captain Sergi Bruguera, Spain's Rafael Nadal, Pablo Carreno of Spain, Spain's Feliciano Lopez and Spain's Marcel Granollers stand prior to the singles tennis match between Spain and Argentina at the Davis Cup Madrid Finals 2019 in Madrid on November 19, 2019. (Photo by Oscar Gonzalez/NurPhoto via Getty Images)

MADRID, SPAIN - NOVEMBER 21: The Australia team captain Lleyton Hewitt reacts to watching the action in the quarter final doubles match between Australia and Canada during Day Four of the 2019 Davis Cup at La Caja Magica on November 21, 2019 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty Images)

BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINA - NOVEMBER 20: (L-R) Roger Federer of Switzerland and Alexander Zverev of Germany pose with trophies after an exhibition game between Alexander Zverev and Roger Federer at Arena Parque Roca on November 20, 2019 in Buenos Aires, Argentina. (Photo by Marcelo Endelli/Getty Images)

BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINA - NOVEMBER 20: Roger Federer of Switzerland reacts with tears as he watches a surprise video from former Argentine football player and coach Diego Maradona talking about him after an exhibition game between Alexander Zverev and Roger Federer at Arena Parque Roca on November 20, 2019 in Buenos Aires, Argentina. (Photo by Marcelo Endelli/Getty Images)

BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINA - NOVEMBER 20: A fan of Roger Federer of Switzerland shows a sign in stands during an exhibition game between Alexander Zverev and Roger Federer at Arena Parque Roca on November 20, 2019 in Buenos Aires, Argentina. (Photo by Marcelo Endelli/Getty Images)

BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINA - NOVEMBER 20: A fan of Roger Federer of Switzerland shows a sign in stands during an exhibition game between Alexander Zverev and Roger Federer at Arena Parque Roca on November 20, 2019 in Buenos Aires, Argentina. (Photo by Marcelo Endelli/Getty Images)

MADRID, SPAIN - NOVEMBER 20: Rafa Nadal attends Copa Davis Finals at Caja Magica on November 20, 2019 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Europa Press Entertainment/Europa Press via Getty Images)

MADRID, SPAIN - NOVEMBER 20: Sebastian Nadal (L) and Maribel Nadal (R) attend Copa Davis Finals at Caja Magica on November 20, 2019 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Europa Press Entertainment/Europa Press via Getty Images)

MADRID, SPAIN - NOVEMBER 20: (EDITORS NOTE: This image has been altered – child’s face has been pixelated) (L-R) Marta Tornel, Leo Ferrer Tornel and David Ferrer attend Copa Davis Finals at Caja Magica on November 20, 2019 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Europa Press Entertainment/Europa Press via Getty Images)

MADRID, SPAIN - NOVEMBER 20: (L-R) Claudia Rodriguez and Manolo Santana attend Copa Davis Finals at Caja Magica on November 20, 2019 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Europa Press Entertainment/Europa Press via Getty Images)

MADRID, SPAIN - NOVEMBER 20: Carles Puyol (C) and Vanesa Lorenzo (R) attend Copa Davis Finals at Caja Magica on November 20, 2019 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Europa Press Entertainment/Europa Press via Getty Images)

MADRID, SPAIN - NOVEMBER 20: David Ferrer (C) attends Copa Davis Finals at Caja Magica on November 20, 2019 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Europa Press Entertainment/Europa Press via Getty Images)

For 73 years, Mexico City’s Plaza de Toros bullring has hosted hundreds of bullfights, but on Saturday it will become a tennis court, as Roger Federer faces Germany’s Alexander Zverev.

Saturday’s match is the fourth stop in a tour of Latin America by the tennis greats.

It will be Federer’s first time in Mexico, in a career that has seen him win 20 Grand Slam titles.

Raúl Zurutuza, the director of Mextenis - which organizes Mexico’s Acapulco and Los Cabos tennis tourneys - was happy to see the Swiss player in Mexico.

“This is an achievement, because we know that it would be hard to get Roger back here as an active player, because he has his tournament schedule,” Zurutuza said. “That is why we are happy to have him here.”

Federer has turned down invitations to the Mexico Open in Acapulco. He prefers to play in an open in Dubai around the same date.

Federer and Zverev played in Santiago, Chile, Buenos Aires, Argentina, and will play their final match in Quito, Ecuador.

On Thursday, workers were still laboring to set up the court in the bullring, which has also hosted concerts, professional wrestling and boxing matches in the past.

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Chilldhood memories. 😊 This picture was taken many years ago on the court my parents built in our backyard. This is where my love for tennis began, where many friendships were made, and life lessons learned. I am thankful to my family, friends, and community for creating a supportive environment for us kids to grow in. Every child has a right to be a kid, in the truest sense of the word, and explore their passions. Let's be a source of support for the children of today! ⠀ ⠀ Uspomene iz djetinjstva ☺ Na ovoj fotografiji smo moja braća i ja na teniskom terenu pored naše kuće koji su naši roditelji izgradili u dvorištu obiteljske kuće. Tu je moja ljubav prema tenisu počela, tu sam se igrao s prvim prijateljima i naučio prve životne lekcije. Kada gledam unatrag, osjećam veliku zahvalnost prema svojim roditeljima, obitelji, prijateljima i cijeloj zajednici koja je stvorila okruženje za sigurno i sretno odrastanje mene i moje braće. Svako dijete ima pravo biti dijete u punom smislu te riječi, dijete koje znatiželjno otkriva svijet oko sebe i sanja prekrasne snove. Budimo im podrška u ostvarenju tih snova! ⠀ .⠀ .⠀ #ZaSvakoDijete @unicef_hrvatska #CRC30 #WorldChildrensDay #ForEveryChild

A post shared by Marin Čilić (@marincilic) on Nov 20, 2019 at 2:56am PST

 

 

 

 

 

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I’m defs getting my second date 😌 #jks #youllbeseeingmoreofus

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I’ve been a global ambassador for @specialolympics for many years so I’m always humbled when my community shows up to support. Thank you to @giveinlieu for co-hosting a beautiful event at @thewaybackaustin! Thank you to athletes Reagan, Spencer and Nathan for sharing your stories with us. Next year there will be 2,900 schools in Texas alone that offer Varsity, Junior Varsity and Unified sports, giving athletes an opportunity to letter. I highly recommend you check into your local chapter to get involved. Congrats to Special Olympics on 50 years! Can’t wait for the next 50. Special thanks to: @infinite_chimp for the wine @richardsrainwater for the sparkling and still water @austinbeerworks and @frontyardbrewing for the beer @maggielouiseconfections for the chocolates and your support. 📷: @garymillershoots

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We definitely win best dressed team. This squad lookin clean clean. Hahhaa let’s get busy y’all. Davis cup vibezzz #nothinbutlove #youknowtheviiibbee

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From Federer’s favour to Nadal, to the Greek God rising... Nitto ATP Finals 2019 was a memorable one!

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BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINA - NOVEMBER 20: Roger Federer of Switzerland smiles during an exhibition game between Alexander Zverev and Roger Federer at Arena Parque Roca on November 20, 2019 in Buenos Aires, Argentina. (Photo by Marcelo Endelli/Getty Images)

BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINA - NOVEMBER 20: (L-R) Alexander Zverev of Germany, Juan Martin del Potro of Argentina and Roger Federer of Switzerland pose prior to an exhibition game between Alexander Zverev and Roger Federer at Arena Parque Roca on November 20, 2019 in Buenos Aires, Argentina. (Photo by Marcelo Endelli/Getty Images)

BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINA - NOVEMBER 20: Aerial view of Mary Teran de Weiss Stadium prior to an exhibition match between Alexander Zverev and Roger Federer at Parque Roca on November 20, 2019 in Buenos Aires, Argentina. (Photo by Gustavo Garello/Jam Media/Getty Images)

BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINA - NOVEMBER 20: Roger Federer of Switzerland smiles during an exhibition game between Alexander Zverev and Roger Federer at Arena Parque Roca on November 20, 2019 in Buenos Aires, Argentina. (Photo by Marcelo Endelli/Getty Images)

BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINA - NOVEMBER 20: Roger Federer of Switzerland smiles with fans during an exhibition game between Alexander Zverev and Roger Federer at Arena Parque Roca on November 20, 2019 in Buenos Aires, Argentina. (Photo by Marcelo Endelli/Getty Images)

BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINA - NOVEMBER 20: Roger Federer of Switzerland looks at the ball during an exhibition game between Alexander Zverev and Roger Federer at Arena Parque Roca on

SANTIAGO, CHILE - NOVEMBER 19: Roger Federer celebrates with the trophy during an exhibition game between Roger Federer and Alexander Zverev at Movistar Arena on November 19, 2019 in Santiago, Chile. (Photo by Marcelo Hernandez/Getty Images)
November 20, 2019 in Buenos Aires, Argentina. (Photo by Marcelo Endelli/Getty Images)

MADRID, SPAIN - NOVEMBER 20: Novak Djokovic of Serbia celebrates victory after his Davis Cup group stage match against Yoshihito Nishioka of Japan during Day Three of the 2019 Davis Cup at La Caja Magica on November 20, 2019 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty Images)

MADRID, SPAIN - NOVEMBER 20: Rafa Nadal of Spain celebrates the victory during his game against Borna Gojo of Croatia during Day Three of the 2019 Davis Cup at La Caja Magica on November 20, 2019 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by David Aliaga/MB Media/Getty Images)

Andy Murray during the Press conference during Day 3 of the 2019 Davis Cup at La Caja Magica on November 20, 2019 in Madrid, Spain (Photo by Oscar Gonzalez/NurPhoto via Getty Images)

LOS ANGELES, CA - NOVEMBER 19: Tennis Player, Venus Williams and Comedian, Ian Karmel perform at halftime with the Lakers Girls during the game against the Oklahoma City Thunder on November 19, 2019 at STAPLES Center in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2019 NBAE (Photo by Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE via Getty Images)

LOS ANGELES, CA - NOVEMBER 19: Tennis Player, Venus Williams performs at halftime with the Lakers Girls during the game against the Oklahoma City Thunder on November 19, 2019 at STAPLES Center in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2019 NBAE (Photo by Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE via Getty Images)

LOS ANGELES, CA - NOVEMBER 19: Tennis Player, Venus Williams performs at halftime with the Lakers Girls during the game against the Oklahoma City Thunder on November 19, 2019 at STAPLES Center in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2019 NBAE (Photo by Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE via Getty Images)

MADRID, SPAIN - NOVEMBER 19: Rafa Nadal attends a press conference during Day two of the 2019 Davis Cup at La Caja Magica on November 19, 2019 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by David Aliaga/MB Media/Getty Images)

Rafael Nadal during Day 2 of the 2019 Davis Cup at La Caja Magica on November 19, 2019 in Madrid, Spain (Photo by Oscar Gonzalez/NurPhoto via Getty Images)

MADRID, SPAIN - NOVEMBER 19: Gerard Pique (R) of FC Barcelona talks with the Mayor of Madrid Jose Luis Martinez Almeida during Day two of the 2019 Davis Cup at La Caja Magica on November 19, 2019 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by David Aliaga/MB Media/Getty Images)

MADRID, SPAIN - NOVEMBER 19: Sandra Gago (C) attends Copa Davis Finals at Caja Magica on November 19, 2019 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Europa Press Entertainment/Europa Press via Getty Images)

MADRID, SPAIN - NOVEMBER 19: Manuel Santana (L) attends Copa Davis Finals at Caja Magica on November 19, 2019 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Europa Press Entertainment/Europa Press via Getty Images)

MADRID, SPAIN - NOVEMBER 20: Judy Murray, Tennis coach is seen in the stands during the Davis Cup Group stage match between her son Andy Murray of Great Britain and Tallon Griekspoor of the Netherlands during Day Three of the 2019 Davis Cup at La Caja Magica on November 20, 2019 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images for LTA)

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