Why doesn't this come as any surprise!

Well they should still beat Kazakhstan easily

The thing is, it's not a given that he would have come to the rescue. It's not a gaurantee that Federer will win against anyone anymore.

nadline...thts harsh

he would have won all of his single rubbers against the kazakh's very easily actually

Shows what I know... Kazakhistanis up 2-0

WHAAAT??? stan the man lost?? how sad.....roger might be feeling guilty i think

Yep 3-6 6-1 6-4 1-6 6-3 so it went the distance

Can't take anything for granted in a DC away match! But the Old Man of the Mountains needs his rest. Frankly, I'm kinda grateful that Spain lost in the quarters so that Rafa didn't have to suit up this weekend.

Hey, plz dont forget that Fed is now a family man and he has an obligation to them FIRST!!! As time goes we may find that he will be spending more and more time away from the tennis courts!

Roger need use this time to relax.

Some of you posters are pretty unkind towards Federer. he's baled out the Swiss team almost every year. So why is he being condemned for not playing this year? sheesh

A few months ago, all we heard that of the top 4 only the Joker was playing. How many years has he played DC as opposed to some of the other Top 10 payers?? sheesh.

" How many years has he played DC as opposed to some of the other Top 10 payers?? sheesh"
7. Out of the 7 years that he's been a pro. Do your research, Von.

Stu: I'm talking about Fed playing in the world group. He's played for many years and gotten the Swiss team to be able to play the first tie in the DC competition. I mentioned this because the thread is relevant to the world group playoff, (not the playing of the ties, a chickens before eggs, kinda scenario) which a team has to play, to even have a chance at playing the ties.

PS, I've not done any research, I speak from just being a close follower of Davis cup. Fed helps the Swiss team to get into the playoffs, and then he leaves. At least he gives them a fighting chance. It's not easy for a player to have to carry the team on his back most of the time, especially if davis cup os not their main folcus.

Waweinka and Allegro about to loose in 3 sets in doubles 6-4 6-3 5-2 atm

Yeah he didn't participate the DC so he can finish strong at the year end ATP Ranking...strong @ 4 haha.

Though it apologizes to Stan and other players. Switzerland's player is too few. When Roger participates. It relies on Roger too much.
The final 2003 of Switzerland and Australia was also. Roger was participating all. And, after had come in 1st place, he decreased participation.
Though he participated after defeated at Del potro last year. Switzerland won. But, tournament absence after that however. Masters 1000 + tournament 500. The reason is a pain and tiredness of the body. might be more severer today. I wish, the good young players in Switzerland to increase.