Davis Cup 2013 - World Group Playoff - Croatia v GB - 13-15 September

johnnylad · Tennis legend

RE: Davis Cup 2013 - World Group Playoff - Croatia v GB - 13-15 September

Stircrazy · Tennis legend

Colin & Andy take a 3-0* lead in the first set.

tony_orient · ATP qualifying

Looking like the correct team selection already with Andy dominating the match so far

Jan · Hall of fame

first set to GB 6-3

indiana · Tennis legend

Does expose the myth a bit about how much "backup" you need for a Davis Cup team, great though it is to have.

Quite seriously, with Andy in singles and doubles and Colin as his doubles partner, at the right location, GB are capable of beating anyone.

Wish I was yet convinced they were going to win this tie though, but very encouraging form from Andy.

Stircrazy · Tennis legend

Still cruising: 3-1* in the second set. smile

Stircrazy · Tennis legend

Second set safely in the bag by 6-2. smile

Jan · Hall of fame

Spectator · All-time great

Haven't wasted much time, have they. In fairness, Mate Pavic (who was George Morgan's partner in winning junior Wimbledon, wasn't he?) is very (very!) highly ranked for his age in doubles, but isn't quite the same league as the other three. Yet. Amazing lot of young talent on that team, though.

Stircrazy · Tennis legend

Colin & Andy romping away with it: early break to 15 in the third set - *1-0. smile

Stircrazy · Tennis legend

Not having it all their own way in the third: two breaks, two break-backs! hmm *4-5

Madeline · Admin:Moderator + Tennis Legend

I was thinking yesterday how quiet and well-mannered the crowd was, for Davis Cup. They are making up for it today!

Stircrazy · Tennis legend

Colin & Andy taken to a tie-break in the third set which they lost by 6-7(6). hmm

Madeline · Admin:Moderator + Tennis Legend

Oh, Colin! Double fault on set point. At least it means I get a chance to watch another set I suppose. I missed the first two.

indiana · Tennis legend

Match on, chicken counting stopped.

C'mon guys !