News for 'Alex Corretja'

Sports

Corretja announces his retirement

Former world number two and French Open finalist Alex Corretja of Spain announced his retirement from the professional circuit on Saturday."It was a very difficult decision as it isn't easy to...

Spain won't renew Corretja's Davis Cup contract

The Spanish tennis federation (RFET) said on Thursday it had decided not to extend the contract of Davis Cup captain Alex Corretja when it expires at the end of this year but has yet to name a...

Corretja on the defensive after bitter Spain defeat

Spain captain Alex Corretja has defended his decision to pick Nicolas Almagro for the Davis Cup final after the holders were beaten 3-2 by Czech Republic when Almagro lost the decisive singles...

Kuerten edges past Corretja

Holder Gustavo Kuerten battled for almost three hours before beating Spain's Alex Corretja 6-7, 7-6, 7-5 in the first round of the Auckland Open on Tuesday.The Brazilian, who was given support by...

Davis Cup: Corretja named Spain's captain

Alex Corretja will be Spain's new Davis Cup team captain for the next two years, the country's tennis federation said. The former World No. 2 and twice French Open finalist replaces Albert Costa...