Russia’s Andrey Rublev returns the ball to Spain’s Feliciano Lopez during the men’s singles group stage tennis match between Spain and Russia of the Davis Cup tennis tournament at the Madrid arena in Madrid on Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021 (November 29 in Manila). AFP PHOTOPARIS: Russia knocked reigning champion Spain out of the Davis Cup on Sunday (Monday in Manila) to set up a quarterfinal against Sweden. The Russians' tie against the depleted Spanish team came down to a late-night doubles encounter in Madrid. The ties in Austria are being played behind closed doors due to new coronavirus restrictions in the country. Serbia had to settle for second place but progressed to a quarterfinal against Kazakhstan in Madrid on Wednesday as one of the best runners-up.

Source: Manila Times November 29, 2021 19:56 UTC