David Nalbandian is expected to play for Argentina against Sweden
in the Davis Cup this weekend after a quicker than expected
recovery from a leg injury.
His manager, Bernardo Ballero, told reporters Wednesday that
Nalbandian had practiced earlier in the day without any problem.
Nalbandian's return will help the Argentine team cover the
loss of US Open champion Juan Martin del Potro, who has withdrawn
because of a wrist injury.
Nalbandian withdrew from the quarter final of the Copa
Telemex tournament in Buenos Aires last month with a leg injury.
The tournament was Nalbandian's first since hip surgery in May,
2009.
Nalbandian said on his Web site he planned to travel
immediately to Sweden. Argentine coach Modesto Vazquez was expected
to team him with Horacio Zeballos in doubles on Saturday and
possibly use him in reverse singles on Sunday.
As well as del Potro, Argentina is also missing 27th-ranked
Juan Monaco.
