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Davis Cup: Kyrgios levels for Australia
Australia have levelled the Davis Cup first round tie with Germany after Nick Kyrgios brushed aside Jan-Lennard Struff in straight sets in Brisbane. World No.14 Kyrgios - ranked 44 places higher than his opponent - overpowered the German No.2 6-4 6-4 6-4 in just over 90 minutes at Pat Rafter Arena. Earlier, Germany drew first blood in the best of five hardcourt tie when world No.5 Alexander Zverev dug deep to hold out plucky rookie Alex de Minaur 7-5 4-6 4-6 6-3 7-6 (7-4) in just under four hours. Australian No.1 Kyrgios was in cruise control for much of the match, in an ominous sign for Zverev before they meet in Sunday's reverse singles. Kyrgios was at his nonchalant best, oozing confidence after a stellar summer run which included a Brisbane International triumph last month - his first ATP tour win on home soil - and an Australian Open fourth round finish. Australia will look to take a 2-1 lead in Saturday's doubles when Matthew Ebden and John Peers take on Peter Gojowczyk and Tim Puetz. The winner advances to the quarterfinals from April 6-8, either hosting Great Britain or travelling to face Spain. The losing nation will contest September's World Cup playoffs, to be drawn on April 10. Australia - looking to end a 15-year Davis Cup title drought - have reached the World Group semi-finals twice in the past three years.
2 February, 2018

As Nick Kyrgios cruised to another victory for Australia, Alex De Minaur also impressed in his Davis Cup debut.
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Davis Cup: Zverev triumphs over fighting De Minaur
Alex De Minaur fought for five sets in his Davis Cup debut; Getty Images
2 February, 2018

Alex De Minaur made it a Davis Cup debut to remember as he pushed Alexander Zverev to five hard-fought sets.
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Hives halted in Burnie
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2 February, 2018

Ukrainian teen sensation Marta Kostyuk ends Aussie hopes in Burnie, overrunning Zoe Hives in the semifinal.
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Davis Cup: Zverev wary of Kyrgios challenge
Nick Kyrgios at Pat Rafter Arena
2 February, 2018

A first title on home soil has made NIck Kyrgios an even more dangerous Davis Cup prospect, says Germany's Alexander Zverev.
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Kubler upsets top seed in Burnie
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1 February, 2018

Queensland's Jason Kubler has ousted Spain's Marcel Granollers to reach the semifinal of the Burnie ATP Challenger.
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De Minaur set for Davis Cup debut
Alex De Minaur and Alexander Zverev ahead of their Davis Cup singles rubber on Friday; Getty Images
1 February, 2018

Alex De Minaur will face Alexander Zverev in his Davis Cup debut for Australia.
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Ash Barty to lead Fed Cup charge in Canberra
The winning Australian team of (L-R) Destanee Aiava, Daria Gavrilova, Alicia Molik, Ash Barty and Casey Dellacqua; photo credit Srdjan Stevanovic
1 February, 2018

Australia's Fed Cup team set to play Ukraine between 10-11 February has been named.
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Davis Cup: Peers’ impressive peers
John Peers is building on his record in Davis Cup; Getty Images
31 January, 2018

As media speculate on whether Lleyton Hewitt will make a return for Davis Cup doubles, John Peers simply wants what's best for the team.
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De Minaur in the mix for Davis Cup singles
Alex De Minaur; Getty Images
31 January, 2018

Australian Davis Cup captain Lleyton Hewitt says young gun Alex de Minaur is in the mix for Davis Cup singles against Germany this weekend.
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Kyrgios primed for Davis Cup return
Lleyton Hewitt (L) celebrates with Nick Kyrgios after Kyrgios beat John Isner in Australia's 2017 Davis Cup quarterfinal against the USA; Getty Images
31 January, 2018

An excited Nick Kyrgios aims to continue a career-best Australian summer as he returns to his beloved Davis Cup.
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