Ferrer clinches place in semi-final for Spain

SHINTY Lovat clinched the final place in the cottages.com Mactavish Cup second round courtesy of a 3-1 victory over Kingussie at Balgate. Lewis Tawse and Marc Maclachlan goals gave Lovat control. A Savio Genini shot reduced the deficit but Greg Matheson netted to give Lovat a tie at Skye.

The remainder of the draw, made at half-time, sees Kinlochshiel host Lochaber, Newtonmore play Glenurquhart whilst Fort William welcome Caberfeidh.

Keith Macrae scored twice as Kinlochshiel beat Lochaber 4-1 to extend their lead at the top of the Premiership to three points. Caberfeidh go third after beating Oban Camanachd 3-1. Newtonmore beat Glenurquhart 5-1 and Glasgow Mid Argyll crushed Inverness 9-2 to lead the National Division. TENNIS David Ferrer defeated Philipp Kohlschreiber in a titanic five-setter – 7-6 (7/1), 3-6, 7-6 (7/4), 4-6, 7-5 as Spain overcame Germany 3-2 in Valencia to claim their place in the Davis Cup semi-finals.

France beat Italy 3-1 and Croatia defeated Kazakhstan 3-1 ro reach the last four. USA will join them following their victory over Belgium.