Federer withdraws from Davis Cup first round

Good news for the Andy Roddick-United States camp. Roger Federer will rest his ailing back during first round play of the Davis Cup.

Australian open highlights can be found here.


Also, a list of the first round ties for the Davis Cup:

06 Mar - 08 Mar

Argentina	March 6-8
Czech Republic v France	Czech Republic	March 6-8
United States v Switzerland	United States	March 6-8
Croatia v Chile	Croatia	March 6-8
Sweden v Israel	Sweden	March 6-8
Romania v Russia	Romania	March 6-8
Germany v Austria	Germany	March 6-8
Spain v Serbia	Spain	March 6-8