By winning the Rolex sponsored Davis Cup two years in a row the Spanish team has proven its mettle. The victory on Sunday, December the 6th, marked the fourth win in nine years for Spain. The unbeatable team had won the Rolex sponsored Davis Cup in 2000, 2004, 2008 and now 2009. Rafael Nadal and David Ferrer’s fantastic play on Sunday made the final victory over Czech Republic seem like a walk in the park. The kind of aggression and determination displayed by the Spanish team on the court from Friday to Sunday gave the event its usual spectacular touch.

Rafael Nadal set the winning tone for the weekend for the team by going up against Tomas Berdych and accomplishing a score of 7-5, 6-0 and 6-2. Along came David Ferrer and gave Spain the lead by setting a score of 1-6, 2-6, 6-4, 6-4 and 8-6 against Radek Stepanek. The doubles on Saturday only made things worse for the Czechs or rather more pleasant for Spain. The doubles were played between Spain’s Feliciano Lopez/ Fernando Verdasco and Czech Republic’s Tomas Berdych/ Radek Stepanek. The first set of the doubles got extremely exciting as the score board read 7-6. The next set was observed keenly by the audience and both teams as the score came to 7-5. However, the duo of Feliciano Lopez and Fernando Verdasco smashed the Czech Republic’s efforts by putting a final score of 6-2 on Saturday. This win made Spain the proud champion of Davis Cup 2009.

By the time the fourth rubber was played on Sunday Czech Republic was seen struggling for a win and anticipation ran in the crowd whether Spain could manage a whitewash victory or not. The deal was finally settled when Rafael Nadal posted a 6-3, 6-4 win over Jan Hajek who is the world No. 102. In spite of achieving the title the Spaniards did not relax and David Ferrer went on to conquer the fifth rubber by carding a score of 6-4, 6-2 against Lukas Dlouhy. With their final win on Sunday the Spanish team became the second team to achieve a whitewash in the finals since Sweden beat United States by a lead of 5-0 back in 1997. Spain has also become the first country to successfully defend its title since the Swedes in 1998.

Rafael Nadal showed improvement and recovery of form and fitness over the weekend that marked the end of the trying season. David Ferrer’s win over Radek Stepanek was said to be nothing less than a heroic feat and gave the fans and crown an epic drama that would not be forgotten anytime soon. Spanish Captain Albert Costa was extremely proud of being able to defend the title as well as gain a whitewash victory over Czech Republic. Spanish tennis was appreciated not only by the crowd and fans but also by the opponents. Radek Stepanek stated that winning the Davis Cup four times in a span of nine years simply said everything about the kind of game the Spaniards play. The next season of the Davis Cup will put extra pressure on the champions to defend their title and will be eagerly awaited by fans to see if they can manage the victory three times in a row.

With impressive performances in the first singles the defending champion Spain looks well on its way to successful defense of the most coveted event in the world of tennis, Davis Cup. Rolex which has been the official time keeper of the popular Davis Cup continues with this relationship with another successful year. Rolex has the philosophy of promoting human brilliance through its various efforts including sponsoring different sporting events and its close involvement with the world of tennis through a long association with Davis Cup is an example of the same. Davis Cup holds a higher place in every tennis player and fan’s heart and there is always an extra effort that everyone puts into the game to come out victorious. The same feeling has been reverberating the Palau Sant Jordi, Barcelona as the tennis stars of Spain and Czech Republic gathered for gaining the greatest glory in front of thousands of screaming fans.

The Davis Cup 2009 Final is witnessing some of the best players of not only the respective countries but also of the world facing each other in what can be equated to the most respected tournament in the tennis tour. Spain which looks like the stronger of the two teams has a lot to gain from winning the Davis Cup 2009 as it will try to become one of the very few nations who have the honor of having successfully defended the cup. Moreover, Spain has had a great decade in the Davis Cup and this win would be there fourth in the same period. And since the final is being played in the city of Barcelona, winning here would be more memorable for Spain considering they had captured their very first Davis Cup title in the same city in the year 2000.

Living up to its reputation of being the better of the two finalists Spain has made a great start to their campaign with two straight wins in the first singles. The first match of the Rolex sponsored Davis Cup 2009 final was played between the two best players from both the nations with Rafael Nadal leading the charge for the hosts Spain and Tomas Berdych doing the honors for the visitors Czech Republic. Rafael Nadal in fact was coming from a not so impressive performance in his last few matches which saw him losing matches after matches but the way he played in the Davis Cup Final opener he was back to his real self and winning ways. He played like a champion and completely outplayed his rival with the final score reading 7-5, 6-0, 6-2. It was what was expected from a player of the caliber of Rafael Nadal and before Tomas Berdych could find his feet Spain had drawn the first blood.

In the second match of the Davis Cup 2009 Final the match was extended to five sets as Czech Republic’s Radek Stepanek completely routed the Spanish star David Ferrer in the first two sets. But he could not keep up the momentum as David fought back brilliantly into the game and took the match to the fifth set. After over four hours of volleying the match was won by David Ferrer with the score reading 1-6, 2-6, 6-4, 6-4, 8-6 and the overall score reading 2-0 in favor of Spain. Czech Republic still has a chance to come back and win the Rolex sponsored Davis Cup 2009 Final but it is going to be an uphill task from here on.

For tennis lovers all around the globe, the wait for Davis Cup final is going to end soon. One would witness an event full of energy and passion which would steer a team to victory. Teams vying for the honour are Spain and Czech Republic. Davis Cup final, 2009 will begin on the 4^th December and will go on till the 6^th December at Palau Sant Jordi Stadium in Barcelona, Spain. Rolex has sponsored this sporting event as Rolex believes in the philosophy of supporting the best and takes it as a challenge on itself to discover the talents all across the world.

Davis Cup is one of the most prestigious sporting events of the world and was started 108 years back. Since then Davis Cup has witnessed who’s who of the tennis world whether it is the underdogs or the top notch nations of the tennis world. People are expected to throng the stadium of Palau Sant Jordi to witness this action packed event in December. This event would take place indoors and the surface would be a challenging red clay one. The Spanish team comprises of big names like Rafael Nadal, Fernando Verdasco, David Ferrer and Feliciano Lopez and is led by the captain of the team Albert Costa. Spain is touted to be a favourite as it holds a clear lead of 3-2 over the Czechs in their head to head Davis Cup series matches. One should be on the lookout for Rafael Nadal who has not been on the top of his game this year. Spain outplayed Israel in the semi-finals held in September this year to reach the world group finals. Spain clinched the victory over Israel by 4-1.

On the other side there is another impressive team of Czech Republic which is headed by the captain Jaroslav Navratil. Other team members include Radek Stepanek, Tomas Berdych, Jan Hajek and Lukas Dlouhy. Czech Republic will be playing for the title for the first time since they were guided to a Davis Cup victory in 1980 by Ivan Lendl. The players who have been leading the team for years are Radek Stepanek and Tomas Berdych. Czech Republic beat Croatia in the semi-final by 4-1 in September, 2009 to reach the world group final.

Rolex has been around as if since since time immemorial, sponsoring and supporting events and competitions which speak about class and dignity. There has been a wide variety of events ranging from motorsports to tennis which have mustered Rolex’s support over the years. The upcoming Davis Cup like other sporting events has gained attention from over the world and once again due to Rolex’s support it will prove to be an event of sportsmanship and courage and will be witnessed by the audience all over the world. Rolex is the prime manufacturer of upmarket watches and designs watches which speak of sheer brilliance. And Rolex not only designs watches but takes it as an onus on itself to associate with events that deal with adventure, exuberance and brilliance in their respective fields.

The finest can only be found or discovered when it is tested for its purity, its sincerity, its determination, endurance and spirit against an equally formidable force. The Wimbledon tennis tournament is considered to be the Holy Grail for tennis players everywhere. Right from its inception many decades ago the Wimbledon tennis challenge has attracted the finest players in the world that come together to face off in a battle off the champions. Rolex the world leader in premium watches has been partnering the Wimbledon for many years now. Comprehending the significance of an event like Wimbledon, the Swiss watches creator Rolex unwaveringly supports this event. Every single year history is created at this prestigious tennis challenge that is partnered by Rolex.

The 2009 edition for Wimbledon this year was a turning point in the history of this illustrious game. Watched by millions people around the world Wimbledon has throughout the history of human civilization been a proving ground fro exceptional talent. The final match for attaining the top honors at Wimbledon this year proved to be a riveting match that saw a battle between the Swiss legend Roger Federer and the talented American player Andy Roddick. This mammoth slugfest between the exceptionally talented duo carried on for an unbelievable 4 hours and 16 minutes. In a superb display of talent and skill that left the spectators completely spellbound the players fought a hard fight to clinch the top spot.

Andrew Stephen ‘Andy’ Roddick on of the competitors at the final was born in August, 1982 in the town of Omaha, Nebraska in United States. Popularly referred to as A-Rod the skilled Andy Roddick has been an integral part of the United States Davis Cup team for quite a few years now and has even lead America to victory in the 2007 Davis Cup tournament. Holding the record for having the fastest serve in the game of tennis at 155 mph, Andy Roddick along with Roger Federer is the only player to have finished the season in the ATP top 10 every single year from 2002 to 2008. With 39 wins to his credit at the finals, Andy Roddick holds the record for the most games won in a Grand Slam final. The winner of the 2004 ESPY best male tennis player, Andy Roddick is a combination of talent, humility and resilience. Ranked 5^th in the world of international tennis, Andy Roddick is a rare example of true grit and resolve.

The 2009 Wimbledon finals that turned out to be the longest game in the history of Wimbledon Andy Roddick displayed excellent form and talent. Armed with a volley of unbelievably fast serves Andy Roddick put up quite a battle and had Roger Federer moving all across the court. In a tremendous fight put up by Andy Roddick who seemed to have regained his best form Roger Federer was compelled to constantly change strategies and use every bit of strength to clinch the title. Andy Roddick put up one of his most epic performance and dominated the serves with a range of blisteringly fast serves. Although the talented Andy Roddick put up quite a fight to the finish eventually the Swiss player Roger Federer won in five sets posting a score of 5-7, 7-6 (8-6), 7-6 (7-5), 3-6, 16-14 at the end of the match.

Rolex the proud partner of Wimbledon was part of this historical event that would forever transform the world of tennis.