Gassquet to face Federer in Davis Cup singles

ByReuters

Updated 23/11/2014 at 11:26 GMT

Richard Gasquet was called up in place of Jo-Wilfried Tsonga to face Roger Federer in the first reverse singles of the Davis Cup final between France and Switzerland, organisers said on Sunday.

Richard Gasquet (AFP)

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Tsonga did not play in Saturday's doubles despite having been tipped to partner Gasquet against Stan Wawrinka and Federer.

French tennis federation Jean Gachassin said Tsonga was suffering from pain in his elbow while captain Arnaud Clement refused to confirm the player was injured.

Switzerland lead France 2-1.

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Wawrinka gave them the first point by beating Tsonga 6-1 3-6 6-3 6-2 in the first singles before Gael Monfils defeated Federer, who was still recovering from a back injury, 6-1 6-4 6-3.

Wawrinka and Federer beat Gasquet and Julien Benneteau 6-3 7-5 6-4 in the doubles.

Switzerland will clinch their first Davis Cup title if Federer beats Gasquet.

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