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Davis Cup 2015 - World Group Quarter Final - 17th-19th July


Not really sure I'd agree. Think that Tsonga and Gasquet, in particular, can be "top 10" on any given day, even if they don't necessarily do it consistently.

PS: The FFT has posted a video of PHH's debut speech (and song) - poor lad, at one point he graciously says that the French team is delighted to be playing England ... only to realise his error when a good-natured chorus of "Britain!" (followed by much laughter) comes from the GB team table. Seems like a jolly event overall.



-- Edited by Spectator on Friday 17th of July 2015 08:02:39 AM

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Lots of wailing and moaning on the French sites that Clément hasn't chosen Gasquet.

(But, then, if he'd chosen Gasquet there'd have been lots of wailing and moaning that he hadn't chosen Simon)

keeping Gasquet fresh for using him on Sunday, if necessary, is the overall impression.

Lots of people worried that James will pull off a mega surprise win.

Although one (as an example) says: Tsonga's win over James isn't even guaranteed on Sunday - Jo-Wil has real problems against volleyers like James

James???? A volleyer??????

people saying the either Simon or Gasquet would have more of a chance against Andy . . .

In fact, as with all forums, there's a lot of worry and a lot of speculation and a lot of permutations and completely different views !!!

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Maybe they are confusing James Ward and Jamie Murray? Or conflating the two? (Now that WOULD be a player ....)

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For me this tie really is 50/50. We have one of the best players in the world but the French have 3 players capable of that level on occasion.
Doubles looks SO tight regardless of which partnership we play. Whilst obviously winning the tie is the only thing that really matters, it'd be nice to see James upset the odds with a win (I believe there's 65 points on offer for winning a live singles rubber!)

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its going to be tough for sure but don't forget the support from the crowd. Andy has said how much it lifts the players.

also Captain Leon's guidance :)

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emma wrote:


its going to be tough for sure but don't forget the support from the crowd. Andy has said how much it lifts the players.

also Captain Leon's guidance :)


Absolutely. Andy is a world class player anyway but I feel the fans being vocally behind the guys (and in particular James) could make the difference :)

Leon has done an absolutely fantastic job since he came in, really instilling a great group atmosphere



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The winners of the tie likely to face Kazahkstan who lead the Aussies 2-0

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loving the wardys gonna get you chant! sounds like a cracking atmosphere

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I can't get the live stream to work at work.  Is Dino wearing that God-awful shirt again?



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I can't get the live stream to work at work.  Is Dino wearing that God-awful shirt again?


He's wearing a different godawful shirt this time wink

He started well (held convincingly then bp in Simon's first service game) but is now a break down 2-3*

The atmosphere looks great (lots of local and travelling French fans to try to outshout!)

I wish I was there today but looking forward to being there tomorrow smile



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Stircrazy wrote:

I can't get the live stream to work at work.  Is Dino wearing that God-awful shirt again?


 

It's a very pretty shirt smile

Blue with leaves all over it - sort of cannabis-like and tropical - with a bright red collar.

Oh, yes, and those white and red spotty socks you like so much !



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Coup Droit wrote:
Stircrazy wrote:

I can't get the live stream to work at work.  Is Dino wearing that God-awful shirt again?


 

It's a very pretty shirt smile

Blue with leaves all over it - sort of cannabis-like and tropical - with a bright red collar.

Oh, yes, and those white and red spotty socks you like so much !


 vomit.gifThere's no accounting for taste, I suppose... disbelief



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Not looking great so far. James seems to be serving well by and large, but when his level drops at all Simon has the quality to step it up and make him pay

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At 2 sets down 4-6, 4-6, Dino needed a good start in the 3rd.. he's been broken in the first game and is down 0-1*

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All going a bit pear-shaped, though it's a tribute to Mr Ward that people are disappointed that he's not beating a player of M Simon's calibre. It's a far more difficult task than beating Mr Querrey ... or indeed perhaps (depending on the day) Mr Isner ... and the first two sets look to have been quite decent.

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