Smudge226 wrote:

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Not sure how I missed this but Andy saying he is ready to play against France after a good rest etc.

metro.co.uk/2017/02/10/sir-andy-murray-confirms-plans-to-return-for-davis-cup-quarter-final-v-france-6439216/

He goes on to suggest perhaps clay at Monte Carlo would be France option. Looks to me like Monfil's is a strong clay court man but perhaps the rest Tsonga etc prefer a harder surface and for GB we know Kyle and Andy would be reasonably strong on the dirt so wouldn't be surprised if they went for hard court, went the other way, something quicker?

Anyway, read somewhere that the French will have to name venue and surface by 20th Feb. Also seen comments from Leon that we could win without Andy.. You've got to hand it to Leon, he works the media well..

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 Looks like the venues are starting to be selected - Belgium has chosen theirs for the tie with Italy

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  Date:07 Apr - 09 Apr 2017
• Venue:Spiroudome de Charleroi, Charleroi, Belgium
• Surface:Hard, Indoor