Article: Associated Press LONDON -- Top-ranked Rafael Nadal [Derived Headline]

Associated Press LONDON -- Top-ranked Rafael Nadal was left off Spain's team for the Davis Cup quarterfinals on Tuesday because of sore knees.

Nadal has struggled with tendinitis in his knees, which forced him to skip defending his Wimbledon title. He has not played a tour match since losing in the fourth round at the French Open.

Fernando Verdasco, Tommy Robredo, David Ferrer and Feliciano Lopez will represent Spain when the defending champions host Germany on outdoor clay in Marbella, the International Tennis Federation said.

In the other quarterfinals from July 10-12, it's Czech Republic vs. Argentina; Croatia vs. United States; and Israel vs. Russia.

Germany will play without Wimbledon ...

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