Like Fed Cup, Davis Cup provides a unique opportunity for players to represent their country in a team format. For an individual sport like tennis, it brings a fresh perspective to the game which many of them thrive off. The newly-formatted Davis Cup Finals are about to start in Madrid, Spain and anticipation is building nicely.
Brayden Schnur was a late addition to Team Canada after Milos Raonic pulled out due to injury. The 24-year-old made sure to get some practice in with teammate Vasek Pospisil.
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Félix Auger-Aliassime is also ready to go!
Happy to have you here @felixtennis 🇨🇦😀
Welcome to Madrid! 👋@TennisCanada #DavisCupMadridFinals #byRakuten pic.twitter.com/ws10IWNVeg
— Davis Cup by Rakuten Madrid Finals (@DavisCupFinals) November 14, 2019
Nick Kyrgios is always one to watch. The Australian and his teammates have officially arrived in the Spanish capital.
🇦🇺✈️ @NickKyrgios landing in Madrid ✈️🇦🇺@TennisAustralia#DavisCupMadridFinals #byRakuten pic.twitter.com/Z8HoYeM0o3
— Davis Cup by Rakuten Madrid Finals (@DavisCupFinals) November 14, 2019
Meanwhile, US Open champion Bianca Andreescu seems to be enjoying her time off.
https://twitter.com/Bandreescu_/status/1194630943744487436
Genie Bouchard was quick on her feet !
https://www.instagram.com/p/B4spyr0JR9U/
Dominika Cibulkova officially announced her retirement from tennis. The former World No. 4 was an elite player but it’s clear she has other talents too…
Yes, she "only" reached #4 and one Slam final, but Dominika Cibulkova should probably get Hall of Fame consideration for this tennis talent alone. pic.twitter.com/OJOnzvGg7j
— Ben Rothenberg (@BenRothenberg) November 13, 2019
World No. 1 Rafael Nadal made sure to thank the ATP Finals ball crew after his stellar comeback victory over Daniil Medvedev.
https://www.instagram.com/p/B40T70YI5jP/
The ATP stars were truly tested on London’s strangest tube names and let’s just say none of them got a passing grade.
Be honest, you didn't know how to pronounce 'Marylebone' either 🤣
ATP stars grapple with some of London's strangest tube names… pic.twitter.com/RUqsIywv5Y
— Tennis TV (@TennisTV) November 12, 2019
Who else loves Naomi Osaka new look!
hi braids 👋 pic.twitter.com/7T57Wpbam7
— NaomiOsaka大坂なおみ (@naomiosaka) November 11, 2019