Federer chosen to play full slate of 3 matches for Switzerland against Italy in Davis Cup
By APThursday, September 17, 2009
Federer chosen to play 3 matches against Italy
GENOA, Italy — Roger Federer will play in three matches for Switzerland when his country faces Italy in the Davis Cup playoffs.
Federer, who lost to Juan Martin del Potro in five sets on Monday in the U.S. Open final, has never won the Davis Cup, but the Swiss need to beat Italy to stay in the World Group for next year.
In Thursday’s draw, Federer was picked to play Simone Bolelli in Friday’s singles. Stanislas Wawrinka will open the best-of-five series for Switzerland against Andreas Seppi.
In Saturday’s doubles, Federer and Wawrinka will team against Fabio Fognini and Potito Starace. The reverse singles are set for Sunday on the red clay courts at the Valletta Cambiaso club.
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