Published 18:10 IST, November 25th 2019

Roger Federer replies to Gerard Pique over his non-participation in Davis Cup

Roger Federer was the only high profile tennis player who missed this year's newly revamped Davis Cup. The new format is backed by Barcelona star Gerard Pique.

Reported by: Suraj Alva
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World 3 Roger Federer and football star Gerard Pique have been at loggerhes with each or ever since footballer backed Kosmos company decided to revamp Davis Cup format. Last year in August, Swiss legend mitted that it’s a bit odd to see a footballer arrive and meddle in tennis business. He even said that Davis Cup should t become Pique Cup.

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Gerard Pique takes dig at Roger Federer

Earlier this month, Pique said he remained hopeful of getting Federer to play Davis Cup. He h said that he always wanted to respect process. He ded that y talked with his nt about possibility of Switzerland (playing) in 2020. He h said that he would send a formal letter to Roger.

Davis Cup: Roger Federer reply to Gerard Pique over n-participation

former World 1 gave an answer to questions revolving around his n-participation at Davis Cup Finals 2019. He said that Davis Cup has given him a lot to him and he gave a lot to Davis Cup too. He even said that he won’t ever tell anything b about it. Swiss legend said that Laver Cup is three years old, while Davis Cup is 120-years old. He ded that if y see that as competition, n he will take it with a smile.

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Presently, Federer is in Mexico and will be playing an exhibition match against Alexander Zverev. On Thursday, Federer’s exhibition match in Colombia got cancelled because of curfew in city following recent riots in town.

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Rafael Nal guides Spain to Davis Cup title 

Rafael Nal clinched sixth Davis Cup title for Spain over Cana in front of a jubilant home crowd in Mrid. World 1 defeated Denis Shapovalov 6-3 7-6 (9-7) and sealed title. Roberto Bautista Agut too returned to team three days after his far's death. He h earlier beaten 19-year-old Felix Auger-Aliassime 7-6 (7-3) 6-3 in opener to give Spain le.

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Nal has won all eight of his rubbers this week to help Spain to a first title since 2011. He ensured that local fans were celebrating at end of inaugural edition of competition's revamped version.

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16:23 IST, November 25th 2019