We will not underestimate British: Federer

ROGER FEDERER says Switzerland will take nothing for granted in this weekend’s Davis Cup tie against Great Britain, but expects the hosts to win.

Wed, 21 Sep, 2005 - 01:00
Jack Ponter

The winner of the tie will go into the World Group for next year’s tournament.

“We’ll be the favourites with me as the world number one and us playing at home and on clay,” said Federer.

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