Nikolay Davydenko won 6-1, 7-6 (7/4) to send Nadal out of the season-ending championships at the group stage.
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WEATHER - PAKISTAN
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CHAMPIONS TROPHY
Archrivals Pakistan and India miss out on the Champions Trophy for the second year due to their poor ranking.
PRAISE ALL AROUND
‘Pakistan’s national game is coming back on track for which the PHF congratulates the whole nation.’
INTER-FAITH FIGHT
The Salita v Khan fight will be a rare – reportedly the first – world title bout between practicing members of the two faiths.
LAUDABLE WIN
Pakistan beat Malaysia 4-3 to take the cup and also qualified for the 2010 Youth Olympics hockey tournament in Singapore.
CHAMPIONS LEAGUE
If Barcelona lose to Inter Milan and Rubin Kazan beat Dinamo Kiev, the defending champions will be eliminated.
BATTLE FOR NO. 1
‘I am here to win the tournament and to try to stay number one in the world. It is obvious.’



