Davis Cup 2018 World Group R1 - Spain v Great Britain - 2-4 February

Stircrazy · Tennis legend

RE: Davis Cup 2018 World Group R1 - Spain v Great Britain - 2-4 February

the addict · Tennis legend

Stircrazy wrote:
R1: Albert Ramos (ESP) WR 21 defeated Liam Broady WR 165 by 6-3 6-4 7-6(6)
Looks as though Liam had a bit of a go at least.

Bit of a go ? That was a really great performance considering the ranking difference. To get some breaks of serve against Ramos is impressive.

indiana · Tennis legend

Wouldn't of begun to imagine Liam not at least giving it a bit of a go. And good that he seems to have performed so well all things considered re his lack of clay court experience and the standard of the opposition.

Cam will no doubt give it a go too. I'll be very pleasantly surprised though if it's as close.

-- Edited by indiana on Friday 2nd of February 2018 01:10:16 PM

wolf · Tennis legend

Cam hitting the ball beautifully and is up an early break *2-1.

Jaffa · Challenger level

That was a great watch that Ramos v Liam match, really enjoyed it. Ramos' pass at 6-5 was magnificent.

Great start from Cam.

Thank god John Lloyd isn't on commentary for this one...

wolf · Tennis legend

Jaffa wrote:
Thank god John Lloyd isn't on commentary for this one...

Normally the format is Jamie Baker will do the first two sets of the second rubber, but John Lloyd will be back for set 3.

Jaffa · Challenger level

wolf wrote:
Jaffa wrote:
Thank god John Lloyd isn't on commentary for this one...
Normally the format is Jamie Baker will do the first two sets of the second rubber, but John Lloyd will be back for set 3.

Urgh!

Cam gifts the break back with DFs.

4-4

JonH · All-time great

wolf wrote:
Jaffa wrote:
Thank god John Lloyd isn't on commentary for this one...
Normally the format is Jamie Baker will do the first two sets of the second rubber, but John Lloyd will be back for set 3.

Jamie seems to talk sense and knows the game well tactically. Does anyone know if he has ever dabbled in coaching at all, it would strike me he would be a good coach at pro level.

JonH · All-time great

Cam two sets down. Again, making a good effort and both he and Liam have played well. Kudos to Leon Smith and the team for getting the tactics right even if not able to grab a win

Stircrazy · Tennis legend

Stircrazy wrote:
R1: Albert Ramos (ESP) WR 21 defeated Liam Broady WR 165 by 6-3 6-4 7-6(6)
Looks as though Liam had a bit of a go at least.

Alistair Bruce-Ball (BBC Radio 5 Live) has been speaking to Liam:

He said: "I won't lie, I was pretty nervous at first to come out and see the passion from the fans and from the team. It really takes your breath away, but once I settled down, I felt fantastic and it was a massive source of strength and confidence to know that I had those guys behind me out there.

"I'm pleased I did myself proud and I fought to the end but I'm absolutely gutted I didn't win. The thing to remember is that these guys are only human. I know they've got fantastic records on the clay but they are beatable."