11.  Spanish captain Javier Duarte paid tribute to those instrumental in building Spanish tennis, including Manuel Santana, who was fired a year ago as captain.

12.  Spanish captain Javier Duarte had no complaints.

13.  Spanish captain Javier Duarte is taking one of the biggest gambles in Davis Cup history.

14.  Spanish captain Javier Duarte is expected to substitute Alex Corretja for either Costa or Ferrero, which he can do under a new Davis Cup rule instituted this year.

15.  The Spanish captain was being questioned by Irish marine officials about why the vessel ran aground.

16.  In another development, two Spanish captains of fishing boats were charged in Ireland on Wednesday with making false fishing declarations and were then released on bail.

17.  Two players, Spanish captain Miguel Nadal and the Bolivian Marco Etcheverry, were sent off last week but since then no one else has been expelled.

18.  Two Spanish captains of fishing boats were charged in Ireland on Wednesday with making false fishing declarations and released on bail.

19.  Spain will not roll over and give South Africa and easy ride into the second round said the Spanish captain Fernando Hierro here on Sunday.