Davis Cup - Swede Soderling out of Israel tie

Eurosport - Tue, 24 Feb 00:02:00 2009

Sweden's highest-ranked player Robin Soderling has been ruled out of next week's Davis Cup first-round tie against Israel because of an Achilles tendon injury.

TENNIS Soderling - 0

"It's a terribly difficult decision as I know I am important for the team," world number 22 Soderling said.

"But I have to take care of my body and think long term."

Sweden also have a doubt over 2002 Australian Open champion Thomas Johansson, who has been sidelined for several months with a foot injury.

Joachim Johansson, who came out of retirement last year, has ruled himself out of the tie in Malmo after saying he was not yet ready for five-set matches.

Jonas Bjorkman, a reliable Davis Cup performer for Sweden, quit tennis at the end of 2008.

Captain Mats Wilander names his squad on Tuesday and it is likely to feature Simon Aspelin and Robert Lindstedt as the doubles pairing.

Reuters

Comment 1 - 4 of 4

Sort comments by: Most recent

  1. What's hihihihihihihihihi mean jexbj ?

    From Nicholas, on Tue 24 Feb 1:07AM

  2. Maybe Abba will come out of retirement? That nice­ friendly blonde haired woman

    From football_nutz, on Mon 23 Feb 11:07PM

  3. It's no surprise.Robin has been struggling­ lately...That being said,when he's in shape,he­ really is terrific.hihihihhi:-) Jess X

    From Jeremy, on Mon 23 Feb 10:33PM

  4. Maybe Borg can come back and help out...........

    From Nicholas, on Mon 23 Feb 10:29PM
Sort comments by: Most recent

Not already a Yahoo! user ? to get a free Yahoo! Account