Davis Cup 2014: Dates, Schedule and Preview for World Group Semifinals

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Published: September 11, 2014

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After the completion of the U.S. Open and subsequent end of the strive for individual success, attentions turn to tennis’s blue-ribbon team sport event, the Davis Cup. The 2014 edition is in its semifinal stage, and a quick glance at the last four teams involved points to some enticing matchups as nations battle it out for a coveted final spot.



And although Novak Djokovic broke the heart of Indian supporters by pulling out of Serbia’s playoff match in Bangalore, the semifinals are bristling with stellar names who’ll be looking to finish their season on a high note by snagging the title.

Here’s a look at the matches to be played over the weekend and a glance at how each of the teams involved are likely to fare in what promises to be a pair of engrossing semifinal clashes.



After seeing his dream of another major title snatched away by eventual U.S. Open champion Marin Cilic in the semifinals, Roger Federer will be hoping a Davis Cup triumph can put some gloss on what has been a frustrating season for the Swiss.



Having also missed out in the Wimbledon final, it’s been a case of being so close but so far for the 17-time Grand Slam winner throughout 2014. But if he can lead Switzerland to a final appearance here—in what’d be their first since 1992—then it’d represent quite the consolation prize.

Federer has insisted he’s excited about the prospect, as noted here by Swiss Tennis:



Federer will be aptly supported by Stanislas Wawrinka on Team Switzerland, and although they’ll be hosting the tie on hard courts in Geneva, the home side will be well aware of the threat posed by their Italian opposition, a team that is well balanced with intelligent players like Fabio Fognini and Andreas Seppi.

The Italians arrived in Geneva early to start their preparation...
Article Source: Bleacher Report - Tennis

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