Australia’s 2-0 loss away to Japan last week put their qualifying hopes on a knife edge. aly hold FranceRafael Nadal to return for Spain against Germany in Davis CupRafael Nadal pulls out of Indian Wells, Miami Open with injuryRafael Nadal insisted that tennis chiefs were wrong to wait three days before kicking controversial Italian Fabio Fognini out of the US Open for a vile, sexist tirade at a female umpire. tle race at the end of last season – this is something we hope to change this year. Australia, who are level with Saudi Arabia on 16 points but two in arrears on goal difference, host Thailand in Melbourne on Tuesday in their last qualifier. Cricket South Africa reports loss; looks to recover with India, Australia home tours. As a result, we anticipate a very strong financial year in 2018 as a result of the incoming tours from India and Australia,” Nenzani added. “Theywill be making a killer effort to qualify and even though we are already through to the f. jority of our income comes from television revenue generated from incoming tours. Abandoned Croatia vs Kosovo World Cup qualifier to resume on Sunday. Sania Mirza and Shuai Peng will next face Sorana Cirstea and Sara Sorribes Tormo.