Great Tennis Photos: 2011 Davis Cup Draw

Posted by Lana On October 24 2010

Newly engaged couple Maria Sharapova and Los Angeles Laker Sasha Vujacic were looking lovey in Los Angeles, CA on Saturday as they walk hand in hand while out for lunch. Sharapova could be seen wearing a rather large engagement ring while out and about with her future husband.

Serena Williams on the Cover of August 2010 Harper Bazaar

Posted by Lana On July 04 2010

Serena Williams is featured on Cover of August 2010 Harper's Bazaar, which hits newsstands July 20th. In the photo spread, Serena showcases her stylish self in a Fendi dress and sports a swimsuit by Eres. Inside the monthly magazine, Serena talks about how she came to accept her body, about the difficulties, and importance, of accepting her own physical differences, and dating, revealing the reason behind breaking up with rapper Common.

Photos: Brooklyn Decker, Kim Sears, Bec Cartwright and Mirka Vavrinec on Day Seven at Wimbledon

Posted by Lana On June 29 2010

Here are the photos of Brooklyn Decker, Kim Sears, Bec Cartwright and Mirka Vavrinec supporting their husbands/boyfriends on Day Seven of the Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Championships at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club on June 28, 2010 in London, England. Enjoy!

International Tennis Federation (ITF) President Francesco Ricci Bitti takes part in the official draw of the Davis Cup 2011 World Group first round in Brussels September 22, 2010. REUTERS/Francois Lenoir (BELGIUM - Tags: SPORT TENNIS)

The Draw for the 2011 Davis Cup by BNP Paribas was made in Brussels on Wednesday, with the nations competing in the World Group, Group I and Group II all finding out their first round opponents next year. Serbia is the top seed in 2011 and has been drawn at home against India in the World Group first round.

2011 World Group Draw

First round ties will be played on 4-6 March.

First Round

Serbia (s) (c) v India
Russia (s) v Sweden (c)
Czech Republic (s) (c) (*) v Kazakhstan
Argentina (s) (c) v Romania
Chile (c) v USA (s)
Belgium (c) v Spain (s)
Germany v Croatia (s) (c)
Austria (c) v France (s)

Key

(s) = seeded nation
(c) = choice of ground
(*) = choice of ground decided by lot

2011 Zone Group I Draws

First round ties will be played on 4-6 March.

EUROPE/AFRICA ZONE

First Round

Israel (s) v BYE
Poland v BYE
Italy (s) v BYE
Finland v Slovenia (c)
Ukraine (c) (*) v Netherlands
BYE v South Africa (s)
Portugal (c) v Slovak Republic
BYE v Switzerland (s)

AMERICAS ZONE

First Round

Ecuador (s) v BYE
Mexico (c) v Canada
Uruguay (c) v Colombia
BYE v Brazil (s)

ASIA/OCEANIA ZONE

First Round

Australia (s) v BYE
Chinese Taipei v China, P.R. (c)
Philippines (c) v Japan
New Zealand v Uzbekistan (s) (c)

Key

(s) = seeded nation
(c) = choice of ground
(*) = choice of ground decided by lot

2011 Zone Group II Draws

First round ties will be played on 4-6 March.

EUROPE/AFRICA ZONE

First Round

Great Britain (s) (c) (*) v Tunisia
Ireland (s) (c) v Luxembourg
Belarus (s) (c) (*) v Bulgaria
Cyprus (s) (c) (*) v Hungary
Morocco (c) (*) v Bosnia & Herzegovina (s)
Estonia (c) (*) v Lithuania (s)
Denmark (c) v Monaco (s)
Greece (c) v Latvia (s)

AMERICAS ZONE

First Round

Peru (s) (c) (*) v Netherlands Antilles
Dominican Republic (s) v El Salvador (c)
Puerto Rico (c) v Paraguay (s)
Haiti v Venezuela (s) (c)

ASIA/OCEANIA ZONE

First Round

Korea, Rep. (s) (c) (*) v Syria
Pakistan (s) (c) v Hong Kong China
Iran (c) (*) v Indonesia (s)
Pacific Oceania (c) v Thailand (s)

Key

(s) = seeded nation
(c) = choice of ground
(*) = choice of ground decided by lot

(source: Davis Cup)