Still, Federer had acknowledged after edging a cramping Youzhny that a lack of proper practice and preparation leading up to the U. The Spaniard went on to win seven successive points to set up three set points and on the third, he levelled the contest with a jaw-dropping dipping passing shot. Of the rest, only in six innings his strike-rate had been in the 90s. The main reason, according to them, is you are defensive in targets and team’s performances are inconsistent. 17 Elena Vesnina of Russia at night in a match that began shortly before midnight. Looming further down the road is a possible semifinal matchup against No. With three more games to play, Serbia leads with 15 points, with Ireland on 13. “We saw some great talent out there,” Lowe said. The aspect that caused Nadal the most consternation was his difficulty converting break points, going 6 for 25. 4 seed Elina Svitolina has a chance to overtake Pliskova in the rankings and stayed in the draw with a 6-4, 7-5 victory over Shelby Rogers of the U.