31.   Pete Sampras will face Alex Corretja on Friday in a Davis Cup quarterfinal between the United States and Spain played on grass courts.

32.   A ball eight percent bigger in diameter than standard balls will be introduced for fast grass courts and some indoor carpets from January.

33.   A portable grass court was placed over the existing Rebound Ace hardcourt for the final.

34.   Australia usually hosts Davis Cup ties on grass courts.

35.   Australia ranks second behind the United States for Davis Cup victories and was favored for an easy victory on its preferred grass courts.

36.   Australia ranks second behind the United States for Davis Cup victories and was favored for an easy win on its preferred grass courts.

37.   Australia ranks second behind the United States in Davis Cup victories and was favored on its much-loved grass court.

38.   At least Henry has not had the negative effect the naked Melissa Johnson had on him on the grass court.

39.   Australian officials want to import the grass court and place it over the Rebound Ace surface on center court at Melbourne Park, regular venue for the Australian Open.

40.   But both Kulti and Kafelnikov took a lot of wear and tear on the Halle grass courts this year.