scottie1 wrote:

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philwrig wrote:

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My main concern is the tie's proximity to the end of the US open. The QF showed that even with Andy not reaching the final at Wimby, it was still touch and go whether he had the mental/physical stamina to play 3 days on the bounce, and none of those days involved a 5 setter. It's likely that all the Aussies will be very fresh, as their not likely to reach the latter rounds of the US. It will be interesting to see how difficult it will be for Andy to focus on the US, with arguably the most important DC tie we've played in our history, just around the corner. This quite likely will be Andy's best chance of winning this event.

For what it's worth I think that the Emirates is heavy odds on favourite to host the tie.

-- Edited by philwrig on Wednesday 22nd of July 2015 02:58:38 PM

-- Edited by philwrig on Wednesday 22nd of July 2015 02:59:10 PM

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I worry too about andy playing three matches Surely we can summon a doubles partnership capable of beating the Aussies without Andy I would go for Fleming and Jamie Murray myself 

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Yes, I'd be more confident of winning the doubles rubber aganst Australia without Andy than I was ( probably rightly ) against France. 

I'd say 2 singles and 2 doubles specialists again - Andy, probably James ( but possibly Kyle if he gets quite a lot of matches in and is in form ), almost certainly Jamie, probably Dom ( although possibly Colin ). 

So, the choice is there again and even at 1-1 going without Andy in the doubles to my mind a more reasonable option this time.   

That fence has a few splinters 

Re the US Open I'd expect Andy to be almost totally focussed on that event at the time as I believe he was on Wimbledon with any thoughts about the Davis Cup having really negligible effect. 

-- Edited by indiana on Wednesday 22nd of July 2015 04:07:09 PM

indiana wrote:

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scottie1 wrote:

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philwrig wrote:

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My main concern is the tie's proximity to the end of the US open. The QF showed that even with Andy not reaching the final at Wimby, it was still touch and go whether he had the mental/physical stamina to play 3 days on the bounce, and none of those days involved a 5 setter. It's likely that all the Aussies will be very fresh, as their not likely to reach the latter rounds of the US. It will be interesting to see how difficult it will be for Andy to focus on the US, with arguably the most important DC tie we've played in our history, just around the corner. This quite likely will be Andy's best chance of winning this event.

For what it's worth I think that the Emirates is heavy odds on favourite to host the tie.

-- Edited by philwrig on Wednesday 22nd of July 2015 02:58:38 PM

-- Edited by philwrig on Wednesday 22nd of July 2015 02:59:10 PM

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I worry too about andy playing three matches Surely we can summon a doubles partnership capable of beating the Aussies without Andy I would go for Fleming and Jamie Murray myself 

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Yes, I'd be more confident of winning the doubles rubber aganst Australia without Andy than I was ( probably rightly ) against France. 

I'd say 2 singles and 2 doubles specialists again - Andy, probably James ( but possibly Kyle if he gets quite a lot of matches in and is in form ), almost certainly Jamie, probably Dom ( although possibly Colin ). 

So, the choice is there again and even at 1-1 going without Andy in the doubles to my mind a more reasonable option this time.   

That fence has a few splinters 

Re the US Open I'd expect Andy to be almost totally focussed on that event at the time as I believe he was on Wimbledon with any thoughts about the Davis Cup having really negligible effect. 

-- Edited by indiana on Wednesday 22nd of July 2015 04:07:09 PM

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 It may be controversial, but I wouldn't be surprised if he didn't have the DC on his mind during Wimby, because he certainly didn't perform at his best then.

In regards to Wembley areana as a potential venue, on the 20th Wembley stadium hosts a Rugby WC match so doubt they want that crowd plus another 12000 in the same area.
I wonder if we've ever thought of doing something similar to what Spain have in a stadium(I think Seville or somewhere) and put a temporary stand in the middle and then open up one end of a stadium. Could work at the Millenium where they have a roof. Although capacity probably not needed. Shame the O2 is always booked. I reckon we'd sell that out for a big match. Best arena in the country as well imo.

Ms Welch and co sure have reduced the options !

Madadman wrote:

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Did no one tell Florence this was Davis Cup week!? She appears to be monopolising venues during this week. From what day do you need the court ready for use by?

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 Has to be prepped and ready to play on by Monday 14th September.

I see the O2 is not on the list, ? Too small.

Madadman wrote:

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I'm pretty sure the O2 is booked. And not actually Florence for once this ones the Dalai Lama. 

-- Edited by Madadman on Thursday 23rd of July 2015 05:47:28 AM

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Yes, he's 'playing' on the 19th and we have tickets !!