www.theotherpress.ca Sports. The ball’s in our court World Group in the next Davis Canada versus Spain Cup tournament in 2014. The Canadians’ main cause in Davis Cup for apprehension is Raonic’s health. He was showing signs of a foot ailment during his By Elliot Chan, Contributor lost to Federer. But Laurendeau assured that it was nothing to be ince Milos Raonic was knocked out by Roger concerned about. “He’s fine, no S worries about Milos,” he said. Federer in the fourth round It has been 22 years since of the Australian open, he Canada faced Spain. It was the has turned his attention back only time the two nations had home in preparation for the contended against each other in Davis Cup. The Ontario native the competition. The result went will team up with BC’s Vasek in favour of the Europeans, who Pospisil, Niagara Falls’ Frank won the tie 4–1 in Murcia, Spain. Dancevic, and Canadian tennis Although the Spanish team had veteran Daniel Nestor to won 10 out of 14 ties in their compete against the first seeded homeland, traveling abroad has nation, Spain, at the Doug been a problem. They lost in the Mitchell Thunderbird Sports Centre at UBC on February 1–3. finals 2–3 last year against the Czech Republic team in Prague. Though the Spanish team Canada, on the other hand, will be missing the prestigious is entering the competition on Rafael Nadal due to injury, they a positive note. They defeated are still a formidable group. South Africa 4–1 in September to Nicolas Almagro, the 11 seeded keep their position in the higher singles player, former doubles tier. The same quartet that champions Marc Lopez and secured their spot in the World Marcel Granollers, and 51 Group last year is entering seeded Albert Ramos will be a the same challenge this year. handful for the Canadians. Should Canada upset Spain in “Spain is going to be a real challenge,” said Canadian team the first round, they will have an opportunity to face Croatia or captain, Martin Laurendeau. “They are the top team in the Italy in the quarterfinals. Two singles matches are world with incredible depth. They have 13 players in the top scheduled for Friday the first, a doubles match on Saturday, 100 alone so no matter what team they’re bringing, it will be and finally a reverse singles on Sunday, where players swap stacked with talent.” opponents. Tickets are now The winner of the three days being sold for both individual will advance to the quarterfinals days and as a three-day in April. Meanwhile the loser will fall into a survival bracket, package. There is also a 10% off special for students. where they will play a must-win Milos Raonic at Wimbledon | Photo courtesy of AELTC tie in order to compete in the Royals Roundup on February 8 at 6 p.m. and on Saturday at 3 p.m. By Josh Martin, Sports Editor February 9 at 1 p.m. The women’s basketball The men’s basketball team team suffered a loss against the he men’s volleyball team went were defeated by the Quest Kermodes 49–48 last Friday and Tundefeated this past weekend Kermodes, 97–83, this past Friday another one against the Capilano with back-to-back 3–0 wins but managed to beat the Capilano Blues on Saturday 63–49. They against the COTR Avalanche. They are currently in first place in the standings by a hefty margin with a stellar record of 19–1 and 38 points The women’s volleyball team beat the in 20 games—14 points ahead of the second placed VIU Mariners. Avalanche this past Saturday 3–2 but lost The boys have this weekend off but will be facing the Mariners in the rematch on Sunday 3–0. next weekend on February 8 at 8 p.m. and February 9 at 3 p.m. The women’s volleyball team beat the Avalanche this Blues on Saturday by a score of are second in the standings with past Saturday 3–2 but lost in the 81–71. The Royals are fifth in the a 10–5 record and 20 points in rematch on Sunday 3–0. They sit standings with a 6–9 record and 12 15 games. The Royals host the in fifth place in the standings with points in 15 games. They face the Mariners this Friday at 6 p.m. a 6–14 record and 12 points in 20 VIU Mariners this Friday at 8 p.m. and the Camosun Chargers on games. They face the Mariners and the Camosun Chargers on Saturday at 1 p.m. Photo courtesy of Jerald Walliser/Douglas College Athletics 21.