World Cup Qualifiers: US need at least a point on Tuesday at Honduras. The questionsrevolved around last 12 months, going back to the Olympic Games and performances. Mayer briefly threatened a comeback when he pulled a break back for 5-3 in the fourth set but Nadal served it out at 5-4 with Mayer sending a forehand long on match point. Spain’s final qualifiers are at last-placed Liechtenstein on Tuesday, against third-placed Albania on Oct. The Japanese rising star lost 6-3 2-6 7-5, an upset that some did not see coming. makes surprise return to Spain squadDavid Villa leaves Atletico Madrid after ‘irresistible’ offer by MLS sideIsco underlined the embarrassment of riches in Spain’s midfield with an irresistible performance in his side’s 3-0 World Cup qualifying win over Italy on Saturday which even had opposing coach Gian Piero Ventura eating out of his hand. It all added up to a straightforward 6-3, 6-3, 7-5 victory over 31st-seeded Feliciano Lopez in the t. Nadal was hanging by his teeth, facing two break points in the fourth game of the second set. 1 ranking has never won a major trophy, either, but she is still in the running for one _ just barely. Rafael Nadal will next face Ukraine’s Alexandr Dolgopolov.