Davis Cup 2013 - E-A Zone Group I R2 - GB v Russia - 5-7 April

korriban · Challenger level

RE: Davis Cup 2013 - E-A Zone Group I R2 - GB v Russia - 5-7 April

RJA · Hall of fame

johnnylad wrote:
Remarkable day! I think that should guarantee them MD WCs to every British event all year regardless of any other top 250 requirements.

We need to give these guys the opportunity for the points platform to play ATPs and challengers every week

Absolutely. If this doesn't happen you really would have to question what the hell the LTA are playing at.

huntley93 · Strong Club Player

missed the last set due to mother deciding it was tea time grrr :( but unbelievable, have to say wasn't surprised evans won in straight sets after the 1st set.

Bob · Social player

Great effort from all involved and what a team selection by Leon. Most of us said that Dan on his day was capable and how he proved us right. Great win for James as well.

Miriambee · Futures level

korriban wrote:
I simply don't believe this result. And I don't believe how well Dan just played. That was spectacular. In fact the performances all weekend have been exceptional, so welldone to all involved.
And Mr Evans. What do we need to do to persuade you to knuckle down and train properly, prepare for matches properly and travel abroad to bigger tournaments. Obviously you are guaranteed a Wimbledon WC now, whatever your ranking, but there's so much more in the tank - power, touch, serve, guile. That last set was as close to perfection as I've seen from any British player, including Andy. Brilliant!

But that's exactly what we saw against Klizan and Lacko and he still went back to playing 10ks etc. - he only plays well on a Davis cup stage, he doesn't seem to be able to/want to do it for himself!! that's why he 's so frustrating but so brilliant to watch in these circumstances.

PaulM · Tennis legend

Well done guys, excellent!

wolf · Tennis legend

Only saw Dan's two matches this weekend but what an amazing effort in all 5 rubbers. Hope we get a decent WG play-off tie and Andy plays! Would be nice to avoid the teams with a good doubles team if Andy does play.

RJA · Hall of fame

wolf wrote:
Only saw Dan's two matches this weekend but what an amazing effort in all 5 rubbers. Hope we get a decent WG play-off tie and Andy plays! Would be nice to avoid the teams with a good doubles team if Andy does play.

We definitely want to avoid a trip to Spain, anything else is very winnable with Andy in the team.

wolf · Tennis legend

Wouldn't want Switzerland or Germany either! Or Poland actually.

Normally Steven has a list with our possible draws by now. :)

scottie1 · Futures level

ward and evans must have the confidence after this to improve their rankings now

Julia Carrot · All-time great

Absolutely brilliant. Got in to watch Dan seal the 1st set and no looking back from there. So happy for all the 'gang' that made it there too.

johnnylad · Tennis legend

wolf wrote:
Wouldn't want Switzerland or Germany either! Or Poland actually.

Normally Steven has a list with our possible draws by now. :)

Think he's been "sent to Coventry"!

RJA · Hall of fame

Of the 8 teams who lost in the world group first round I think the possibilities are

Germany or Switzerland - home
Brazil - by lots
Austria, Croatia, Belgium, Spain or Israel - away

However it is possible that Australia (home) could go above Belgium in the rankings when they are updated tomorrow so they would be a seeded team instead.

indiana · Tennis legend

Absolutely brilliant !!

Well done Leon Smith on going with a late gut feeling that there was actually a more likely pair, however problematic that was or how much flak it invited. The WIN was what mattered.

But most of all, well done to James and Dan especially, though not forgetting Colin and Jonny, on going out and delivering that WIN. Superb !!

savva0122 · Intermediate Club Player

Stunned. Saw most of Fridays games; we really deserved something from those games felt a bit dejected really-thought the doubles boys would do well but boy they seemed on fire. Was away in London sat & sun so had to follow via twitter but stunning fortitude from wardy and brilliance by dan!

I just wonder f there were more tourneys in this country that offered decent points and wild cards how much better ranked these boys would be.

Some tough asks in the play off, home against Germany would be nice and hopefully Andy will not pull out. With a sniff at the world group though I think he will play- I do believe him when he says he'd like to win the Davis cup, to could be his chance unfolding!

Serious kudos to the guys and Leon smith though. Assuming Andy plays, who to leave out?