Matthew Ebden has earned a shot at world number one Rafael Nadal thanks to his win over Somdev Devvarman, while Andy Roddick defeated Feliciano Lopez.
Spaniard Feliciano Lopez won his first ATP singles title in almost six years by beating Stephane Robert in the SA Open final on Sunday.
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/ 10 February 2008
Defending champions America and France, two of the most successful countries in Davis Cup history, will clash in this year’s quarterfinals after cruising through their World Group first-round ties. The United States, the 31-time champions, saw off Austria 3-0 while nine-time winners France also opened up a 3-0 lead over Romania.
World number ones Roger Federer and Justine Henin breezed over qualifiers on Monday into the second round of the United States Open, while reigning grand-slam champions Serena and Venus Williams also advanced handily. Three-time defending champion Federer defeated American Scoville Jenkins in 92 minutes.