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    "excerpt": "Chilean Alejandro Gonzalez: Nick Kyrgios is set to make a return to Australia\u2019s Davis Cup team for the first time in more than five years, as the 29-year-old has been named in the team for the qualifying tie in Stockholm, Sweden, scheduled on January 31 and February 1.",
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    "editor1": "Chilean Alejandro Gonzalez: Nick Kyrgios is set to make a return to Australia\u2019s Davis Cup team for the first time in more than five years, as the 29-year-old has been named in the team for the qualifying tie in Stockholm, Sweden, scheduled on January 31 and February 1.<p>It will be Kyrgios\u2019 first appearance in the world team competition since November 2019, when he defeated Belgium\u2019s Steve Darcis and Chilean Alejandro Gonzalez in the November finals.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>World No.8 Alex de Minaur will lead the Australian team, with Jordan Thompson and Thanasi Kokkinakis completing the Australian contingent.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>The team, captained by Lleyton Hewitt, is aiming to improve on some stellar form in recent years, after runner-up finishes in the 2022 and 2023 Davis Cup Finals, and a semifinal showing in Malaga last season.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>Kyrgios, who played 11 times between 2013 and 2019, has built an impressive history in the competition, with 11-5 record in singles matches.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>Comprising two singles matches and a doubles match on day one, plus the reverse singles on day two, the tie will be contested on an indoor hard court at Stockholm\u2019s Royal Tennis Hall.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>Kyrgios, who played 11 times between 2013 and 2019, has built an impressive history in the competition, with 11-5 record in singles matches.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p><b>Also Read: <\/b> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cricketnmore.com\/tagging\/highest-tax-paying-cricketers\">Highest tax paying cricketers<\/a><\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>Article Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/ians.in\/english-wire\/sports\/1\" rel=\"nofollow\">IANS<\/a><\/p>\r\n\r\n",
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