Davis Cup 2016 World Group Round 1 GB v Japan - 4th-6th March - NIA, Birmingham

The Optimist · ATP qualifying

RE: Davis Cup 2016 - World Group Round 1 - 4th-6th March

paulisi · Tennis legend

I can see Andy only playing periodically. I suspect he will play singles only from now on and will probably play if Nishikori is available for Japan

Anyway looking long term - if Bedene becomes available and Kyle keeps progressing we may elect to play home matches on clay....

Jeff Stelling · Club Coach

how often does nishikori turn out for the Japanese?

indiana · Tennis legend

That first match is probably the least disruptive / difficult in its timing and location so I could see Andy appearing to help to at least secure our World Group place into 2017. Though yes quite likely just singles

A potential QF away to Serbia ( or indeed possibly Kazakhstan ) much less so.

indiana · Tennis legend

Jeff Stelling wrote:
how often does nishikori turn out for the Japanese?

Over the last four years, fair bit more often than not, certainly at World Group level.

2012 :

World Group R1, lost H vs Croatia - YES

World Group Play-Off, lost H vs Israel - YES

2013 :

Asia/Oceania Group, won H vs Indonesia - NO

Asia/Oceania Group, won H vs South Korea - NO

World Group Play-Off, won H vs Colombia - YES

2014 :

World Group R1, won H vs Canada - YES

World Group QF, lost H vs Czech Republic - NO

2015 :

World Group R1, lost A vs Canada - YES

World Group Play-Off, won A vs Colombia - YES

-- Edited by indiana on Thursday 24th of September 2015 02:35:01 PM

The Optimist · ATP qualifying

Otto wrote:
Before we get too excited, Andy Murray will probably not play a full Davis Cup year in 2016. He may play the 1st round or a relegation match to keep us in the world group, but don't expect more than that.

Actually, I think the 1st round is the one he's least likely to play.......believe that falls almost exactly when Murray junior is scheduled to arrive!

huntley93 · Strong Club Player

anyone know when the venue will be announced/ what are likley venues. imagine glasgow will be front runner again

Sim · County player

huntley93 wrote:
anyone know when the venue will be announced/ what are likley venues. imagine glasgow will be front runner again

Answer is today: Birmingham BarclayCard Arena (NIA)

http://www.bbc.com/sport/tennis/34880894

Tickets on sale 2nd Dec 8am http://www.barclaycardarena.co.uk/whats-on/davis-cup

-- Edited by Sim on Friday 20th of November 2015 12:41:31 PM

huntley93 · Strong Club Player

keen for this its my birthday on the 7th :), do we recon tickets will sell out as quickly as the ones in glasgow. roughly how much are we looking at for a weekend in birmingham

-- Edited by huntley93 on Friday 20th of November 2015 01:00:59 PM

savva0122 · Intermediate Club Player

Can't see Andy playing 1st rd. Reckon he'll turn out for the wg play off if needed- difficult to see gb winning tie without Andy to Aljaz. Nice to see them pick Birmingham to get evo though

RJA · Hall of fame

savva0122 wrote:
Can't see Andy playing 1st rd. Reckon he'll turn out for the wg play off if needed- difficult to see gb winning tie without Andy to Aljaz. Nice to see them pick Birmingham to get evo though

The NIA is literally a few hundred yards from Broad Street (home to dozens of nightclubs). What could possibly go wrong wink

wolf · Tennis legend

RE: Davis Cup 2016 World Group Round 1 GB v Japan - 4th-6th March - NIA, Birmingham

huntley93 · Strong Club Player

maybe evo will celebrate a big win agaianst nishikori on the friday and join the scottish unis's on a night out after we go!

-- Edited by huntley93 on Saturday 21st of November 2015 11:27:10 AM

theemptyvessel · Club Coach

I did notice that in the Q&A on the BBC site today Andy was adamant that he will play against Japan but will probably not play after that due to the Olympics. If Aljaz wins his appeal after the Japan tie it could be another good year.

Oakland2002 · All-time great

I presume selecting Birmingham is tactical, the major component of which is the Japanese team meal to be organised on the Thursday night on the Ladypool Road.

From my experience, admittedly related to stag nights its like the Bermuda (Balti) Triangle in that people go in and then vanish for a couple of days, although on one occasion I was part of a group that re emerged on a Sunday morning to see England beat Australia way back in 05.

Great incentive for Evo to maintain his form into next year. Who knows a strong run by Lloyd Glasspool and Birmingham might take its rightful place as the UKs second tennis city after the northern powerhouse and metropolis that is Dunblane.

-- Edited by Oakland2002 on Friday 27th of November 2015 04:57:29 AM