11.   The Philippines will face India next month in the world group qualifying round while Japan will play Hong Kong in the first relegation round.

12.   The Norwegians can thank Manchester United and Bayern Munich for their good fortune, which means Rosenborg will escape early qualifying round play.

13.   The three-day series is part of the World Group qualifying round and the loser will be relegated from the group of top Davis Cup teams.

14.   The top two teams from the four-team group advance to the final CONCACAF qualifying round next year.

15.   The winner of the match goes into the World Group qualifying round.

16.   This week, he put together two solid showings in the qualifying round and short program, putting him in medal contention.

17.   U.S. Open quartefinalist Andy Roddick and veteran Todd Martin will lead the United States against India in the Davis Cup qualifying round in September.

18.   U.S. Open semifinalist Andy Roddick and veteran Todd Martin will lead the United States against India in the Davis Cup qualifying round in September.

19.   U.S. Open quarterfinalist Andy Roddick and veteran Todd Martin will lead the United States against India in the Davis Cup qualifying round in September.

20.   World and European champion Alexei Yagudin appeared wan and confused after a disastrous qualifying round Monday at the World European Figure Skating Championships.