Davis Cup 2016 World Group Quarter Final - Serbia v GB - 15th to 17th July

philwrig · Hall of fame

Davis Cup 2016 World Group Quarter Final - Serbia v GB - 15th to 17th July

indiana · Tennis legend

philwrig wrote:
I'm not sure Novak's going to play anyway, as his focus is on racking up more GS titles, and of course Olympic gold which he hasn't got.

Yes, good point. I can see Novak not playing and even more now. Been surprised that Andy has sounded as committed to playing as he has ( before the announcement of the venue anyway ). He certainly doesn't like switching back and forward to clay and maybe Serbia reckon that he won't, which at the moment for singles would leave us with Kyle and err ?

Kounosuke · Intermediate Club Player

indiana wrote:
philwrig wrote:
I'm not sure Novak's going to play anyway, as his focus is on racking up more GS titles, and of course Olympic gold which he hasn't got.
Yes, good point. I can see Novak not playing and even more now. Been surprised that Andy has sounded as committed to playing as he has ( before the announcement of the venue anyway ). He certainly doesn't like switching back and forward to clay and maybe Serbia reckon that he won't, which at the moment for singles would leave us with Kyle and err ?

Right now, it would have to be Dan Evans, everyone else is either ineligible (Bedene), playing badly (Ward, Broady, Klein?), or too weak to have a chance against Serbia's 2nd tier.

philwrig · Hall of fame

indiana wrote:
philwrig wrote:
I'm not sure Novak's going to play anyway, as his focus is on racking up more GS titles, and of course Olympic gold which he hasn't got.
Yes, good point. I can see Novak not playing and even more now. Been surprised that Andy has sounded as committed to playing as he has ( before the announcement of the venue anyway ). He certainly doesn't like switching back and forward to clay and maybe Serbia reckon that he won't, which at the moment for singles would leave us with Kyle and err ?

Andy is fully committed irrespective of surface, so I think their cunning plan will backfire.

paulisi · Tennis legend

Andy will play - Do we need a second singles player? We very rarely have in the past. Kyle and James W can fill if required

-- Edited by paulisi on Thursday 21st of April 2016 10:54:52 AM

Bob in Spain · Tennis legend

paulisi wrote:
Andy will play - Do we need a second singles player? We very rarely have in the past. Kyle and James W can fill if required

-- Edited by paulisi on Thursday 21st of April 2016 10:54:52 AM

I guess Djokovic might change that dynamic a bit - if he plays.

Stircrazy · Tennis legend

Gongs for the boys! Congratulations to Jamie & Leon on their appointment as Officers of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (OBEs). biggrin

Spectator · All-time great

Yes, indeed.

And I understand that Jamie Murray's gong is also for being World No 1 and winning the Australian Open. And that Leon Smith's is for leading the whole team in brilliant fashion.But there was one other player on the DC team who won a crucial point - and I would have loved to see James Ward get an MBE.

-- Edited by Spectator on Saturday 11th of June 2016 12:07:12 PM

Spectator · All-time great

Djokovic apparently just said in press that he's not playing DC.

wimdledont · Challenger level

Andy has confirmed that he will play. Andy, Jamie, Dom, Dan and Kyle named in the squad.

www.theguardian.com/sport/2016/jul/05/andy-murray-lead-great-britain-davis-cup-quarter-final-serbia

indiana · Tennis legend

Interesting. Radio 5 Live was just saying a short time ago that although named Andy will decide after Wimbledon if he is playing.

While of course he could pick up say an injury I got the impression it was more doubtful than just that, but maybe not.

I've always been far from convinced he'd play in this tie. Great credit if he does, but very understandable if he doesn't.

RJA · Hall of fame

This is a pretty annoyingly timed tie. If Andy chooses not to play it means Evo will almost certainly withdraw from the ATP 500 in Washington the following week. Clay court in Serbia on Sunday and then hard court in Washington on Tuesday isn't quite impossible but it is far from ideal.

Stircrazy · Tennis legend

From the Beeb's rolling Wimbledon news page at 13.42:

"We will respect Murray's Davis Cup decision"

Andy Murray

Andy Murray was one of five players named by Great Britain for this month's Davis Cup tie with Serbia in Belgrade, although the world number two will not confirm his involvement until after Wimbledon.

Britain's Davis Cup captain Leon Smith spoke to BBC Radio 5 live:

"Its a brutal schedule. To turn around from Wimbledon, fly over to another country and change surface, it's not easy."

Will Murray play in the Davis Cup?

"He wanted to be named in the initial team. He loves the competition. At the moment the most important thing for him is Wimbledon. He has to see how he feels. If he says he can't do this, then of course we'll respect it."

LordBrownof · Futures level

According to Stu Fraser, No Djoko or Troicki in Serbia team. Team is: Dusan Lajovic, Filip Krajinovic, Janko Tipsarevic and Nenad Zimonjic

Andy should rest up.

GBJ · Club Coach

Who is named in our team?