Nadal fit to return in Davis Cup
Rafael Nadal says he is “100% fit” as he prepares to return from injury in Spain’s Davis Cup tie against Belgium.
Baddeley’s parent’s place gutted by fire (AP)
The Melbourne home of golfer Aaron Baddeley’s parents has been destroyed by fire. Wonga Park Country Fire Authority captain Kingsley Allen says the house was ablaze when emergency crews arrived early Wednesday, and 50 fire fighters took an hour to bring it under control. A 60-year-old male occupant was treated for burns on his foot, Allen says.
France without 3 top players vs. Austria (AP)
Injury-plagued France will have to overcome the absence of its three highest-ranked players when it takes on Austria in the first round of the Davis Cup. The 21st-ranked Richard Gasquet pulled out with a sore right shoulder following his semifinal exit at the Dubai Championships last week. The team is already without 11th-ranked Gael Monfils (hand) and 17th-ranked Jo-Wilfried Tsonga (groin) for the…
