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Silverdee
24-08-2016, 17:58
Just seen on Davis Cup website that Uzbecistan v Switzerland and India v Spain are giving free entry to the matches! Can't imagine that ever happening with LTA!!
Sallydaisy
24-08-2016, 21:18
Just seen on Davis Cup website that Uzbecistan v Switzerland and India v Spain are giving free entry to the matches! Can't imagine that ever happening with LTA!!
The Uzbek & Swiss fans might be in for a shock if Fedex or Wawa pitch up!
:lol:
Silverdee
25-08-2016, 06:49
The Indian Express is reporting that Rafa might play in that DC tie!
Sallydaisy
25-08-2016, 10:45
Thread to discuss all aspects of the Davis Cup involving other countries.
Croatia have announced the same team, which beat the USA, for their tie against France.
Milos raonic has announced that due to continuing recovery he will not be playing with Canada in their Davis cup tie
It must be a conundrum for the French Davis cup captain that his team have done so well in New York. As a result of their success, Pouille and Tsonga are either exhausted or injured, Monfils is still in the competition and Herbert and Mahut have just lost in the semis. It's ironic that doing so well here could cause them to struggle next weekend.
As Andy said in his presser, all the top players are struggling by this time in the calendar. At least the French have a deeper pool than most and the situation emphasises how much Andy has given to our DC effort when he has played so often (and in most cases 3 matches) immediately after going deep in GS tourneys.
patmoren
09-09-2016, 12:53
The crowd will carry him through, he gets such an adrenaline rush from the support and team situation. Will probably crash after but has a small gap before the Asian swing.
Silverdee
09-09-2016, 13:34
Belgium DC ticket prices 40 euros for a 3 day ticket!!
themass15
09-09-2016, 22:03
Belgium DC ticket prices 40 euros for a 3 day ticket!!
That's because no-one is bothered about going to see them.
Tsonga has withdrawn from the French DC team with a knee injury and is replaced by Gasquet.
Poor Jo. :sad: Is Coric fit to play for Croatia?
Tsonga has withdrawn from the French DC team with a knee injury and is replaced by Gasquet.
Well Gasquet will have had a nice rest thanks to Kyle.
That's horrible news for Jo. I had hoped his withdrawal would keep him fit enough to play, mainly because I like him. Obviously for our own chances I am hoping Croatia wins their tie. I wonder how gasguet is feeling.
roytennisfan
10-09-2016, 21:27
Well Gasquet will have had a nice rest thanks to Kyle.
Not the only early exit made by gasquet and his ranking is heading south rapidly, so making this tie so very interesting. Really sorry for jo of course but cheering for Croatia. ..I wonder why?
I had another weird dream, last night. We were playing Croatia in the Davis Cup and, for strange reason, my ticket was for outside the stadium. The stadium was a mixture of Eastbourne's and the Queen's Club, but the court was hard and not grass. If I stood on something, I could see into the stadium but missed the Edmund vs Coric match. The stadium then became blocked, so I couldn't see into it and I was so desperately wanting to see the (Andy) Murray vs Cilic match that I walked along a road called South Street. In front of me was a door and, when I opened it, there was like the world's biggest mattress in a some sort of room. Other people were sitting on it and in front was a very big TV. The weirdest thing was, I had a cat with me and it then disappeared after I entered the room or whatever it was supposed to be. I sat next to a woman, who told me I would have to move as soon as Matilda arrived. Very weird and strange, as that's where it ended.
suttontennis
13-09-2016, 08:42
I had another weird dream, last night. We were playing Croatia in the Davis Cup and, for strange reason, my ticket was for outside the stadium. The stadium was a mixture of Eastbourne's and the Queen's Club, but the court was hard and not grass. If I stood on something, I could see into the stadium but missed the Edmund vs Coric match. The stadium then became blocked, so I couldn't see into it and I was so desperately wanting to see the (Andy) Murray vs Cilic match that I walked along a road called South Street. In front of me was a door and, when I opened it, there was like the world's biggest mattress in a some sort of room. Other people were sitting on it and in front was a very big TV. The weirdest thing was, I had a cat with me and it then disappeared after I entered the room or whatever it was supposed to be. I sat next to a woman, who told me I would have to move as soon as Matilda arrived. Very weird and strange, as that's where it ended.
Cheese. Late at night. Never a good idea.
It's obvious what all of this means, and for a very large fee I'll explain it to you..
themass15
13-09-2016, 10:39
Not the only early exit made by gasquet and his ranking is heading south rapidly, so making this tie so very interesting. Really sorry for jo of course but cheering for Croatia. ..I wonder why?
Snap it would be fantastic to have DC final on home soil. What venues are free though?
I don't eat cheese, late at night, and hopefully it might mean we're going to play Croatia in the final.
Hopefully that's what it means stell. I'm wondering how fit monfils can be after his USO. I'll be cheering Croatia for this one. Might be the only time I've cheered cilic lol
Daniel Nestor has withdrawn from Canadian Davis cup tie because of injury. Not looking good for Canada
Jozef kovalik and norbert Gambo to replace klizan and lacko for Slovakia against the Aussies.
themass15
14-09-2016, 11:05
Jozef kovalik and norbert Gambo to replace klizan and lacko for Slovakia against the Aussies.
Lucky Aussies!
Yeah I guess it's given them confidence. They have been saying that they can reclaim the Davis cup. Though I think they would have been the favourite regardless
Gasquet! :big grin:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ukSuMdNrFzM
themass15
14-09-2016, 14:40
According to main Davis Cup website, it is Pouille playing not Gasquet.
According to main Davis Cup website, it is Pouille playing not Gasquet.
That's probably a good decision. For some strange reason, Gasquet has a dreadful DC record and Pouille should be oozing confidence after the USO.
I didn't see that. i wonder why they haven't put anything in Twitter. Kohlscriber is out for Germany and replaced by Daniel Masur
Monfils has withdrawn with a knee injury and Pouille & Gasquet are likely to play the singles. Monfils withdrawal doesn't bode well for Andy's charity match.
Sallydaisy
14-09-2016, 16:09
Monfils has withdrawn with a knee injury and Pouille & Gasquet are likely to play the singles. Monfils withdrawal doesn't bode well for Andy's charity match.
Perhaps Fran will step in seeing as he's gone all the way to Scotland for DC ...
:lol:
themass15
14-09-2016, 16:53
Who is Fran? Come on Croatia!!!!
themass15
14-09-2016, 17:19
Love Delpo but not v GB
Gasquet! :big grin:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ukSuMdNrFzM
:rofl: at least Dammit has matching undies and they stayed on.
Blimey another injury for France. Though I was surprised when they said monfils would play. He seemed out of steam in the USO and sporting some niggles too. Though it's tough for monfils and the French side, it gives Croatia and better chance which is better for us. There have been so many changes across all teams, today alone there was Canada, Slovakia, Germany and France all announcing changes. Probably more I haven't spotted yet!
Gasquet! :big grin:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ukSuMdNrFzM
:laugh:
1127
I don't imagine that will catch the imagination of the crowds.
So... In the other semi it's 1-1 to France and Croatia. With gasguet and cilic winning their matches.
In the world group it's 2-0 Aussies over Slovakia
2-0 Belgium over Brazil
2-0 Spain over India
2-0 Japan over Ukraine
2-0 Germany over Poland
1-1 Uzbekistan and Switzerland
Rain washed out the Moscow tie between Russia and Kazakhstan. Play to start on Saturday.
roytennisfan
17-09-2016, 17:52
Sods law, Croatia beat the world number one doubles pair to lead France two one, Cmon GB win both rubbers tomorrow!
roytennisfan
17-09-2016, 17:56
Rain washed out the Moscow tie between Russia and Kazakhstan. Play to start on Saturday.
Playing today but Belgium Australia Spain and Japan are already through, potential opponents in February
CANADA wins the doubles today and secures the win !!! We stay in the World Group :yahoo:
goldfish
17-09-2016, 21:16
Australia & Japan would be away ties, I assume - not ideal.
Nadal pulling out for Spain didn't cause them any problems.
Updates on ties to be completed...
Uzbekistan v Switzerland 1-2
Russia v Kazakhstan 1-0
Germany v Poland 2-1
Croatia v France 2-1
Croatia win their tie and are in to the final
Carole Bouchard @carole_bouchard (https://twitter.com/carole_bouchard) 2m2 minutes ago (https://twitter.com/carole_bouchard/status/777513508430811137)
6-3,6-2,7-5 : Cilic envoie la Croatie en finale !
Completed ... Switzerland v Uzbekistan 3-2
Russia v Kazakhstan 3-1
Germany v Poland 3-2
roytennisfan
19-09-2016, 08:14
So it's Croatia at home to Argentina, well they've won away in Poland Italy and gb. It's tough to win 4 away ties but I wouldn't bet against them doing it.
Revamp ahoy! Not sure I approve of many of the proposals.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/tennis/37427007
I absolutely hate idea of cities bidding to stage finals. it might take away the chance of a home final. I would wonder why cities would bid to hold finals for other countries. Sounds like a possibility of a lot of empty seats. Also if the world tour finals stayed in London past 2017 then it's unlikely London would win the bid to host the finals. Agh boo! These proposals are all rubbish. I'm not too fond of best of three sets either, something that important should not be left to the possibility of being over in 2 sets. It takes away the excitement, lessens the chances of thrilling matches. All so the tie can be shortened to two days? Surely in a case such as ours, where a singles player often plays doubles, this will make it more difficult. These all seem like bad ideas that personally for me will take away a lot of what makes Davis cup so special. I would have been more in support of the competition running every two years to make it easier for players to fit it in and to keep the days and sets as they. I'm not against change, but I do think in this case all the proposals are pants.
Interesting ................... neutral venue for the final is probably fairer than the status quo. I'm not sure about the best of three sets format but I suppose it might encourage more of the top players to play. I think I would rather it stayed as the best of five but was held every second year like the Ryder Cup.
Also it says that bidding process will begin this December with a winning city announced in summer 2017. I wonder if the decision will apply to that year's final, or will come in 2018 to give them more time to set it up. The later the better!
Rosalind
21-09-2016, 11:52
I don't like change either but when change is ok I can come around to it.
Here, I'm agreeing with JerryD on these changes.
Bidding? It's not the Olympics where only big rich cities need apply because they need a massive infrastructure !!! What are they thinking! Hate three set matches! They're over before they've begun! Lots of exclamation marks I know but arhhh!!!!
lovetennis
21-09-2016, 12:31
Overall not liking the proposals. While we all know that the 10% ticket allocation for away fans is rubbish in today's world of easy travel, to hold the final in a neutral venue will ruin the atmosphere. The pride and engagement of the fans is what makes DC so fantastic. You only had to be in Glasgow this weekend to know that. A neutral venue will mean a far more neutral crowd. After experiencing Ghent last year even as the away team it would not have been the same in a neutral venue.
The other proposals (3 sets , 2 days ) are presumably designed to attract more of the top players to play DC. I can understand they want to do that but think these ideas will spoil DC. Best of 5 is far more demanding and makes it more exciting (though Andy would have beat Delpo if we had had best of 3 last week) and two days - how will that work ? I'm like to think I'm ok with change but these proposals will ruin DC
So let me see if I have got this right?
Lets say GB V France Final for instance, (or any other 2 European countries)
And Japan or Rio or some other far flung country wins the bid.
1. If we know that before hand, and our 1/4 and semi's are both away and we know the final is deffo
gonna be away it could reduce the numbers due to costs. (travel etc.)
2. we have alternating home/away matches atm what happens to that we just ignore the Final.
I think that's one of the best parts of the structure imo. the more you win the more chance of a home tie.
And it's not fair to steal a country's Final
3. It's only gonna push the price of tickets up.
Hey but that's the price of progress I guess.
;):cauldron::shrug:
I absolutely hate idea of cities bidding to stage finals. it might take away the chance of a home final. I would wonder why cities would bid to hold finals for other countries. Sounds like a possibility of a lot of empty seats. Also if the world tour finals stayed in London past 2017 then it's unlikely London would win the bid to host the finals. Agh boo! These proposals are all rubbish. I'm not too fond of best of three sets either, something that important should not be left to the possibility of being over in 2 sets. It takes away the excitement, lessens the chances of thrilling matches. All so the tie can be shortened to two days? Surely in a case such as ours, where a singles player often plays doubles, this will make it more difficult. These all seem like bad ideas that personally for me will take away a lot of what makes Davis cup so special. I would have been more in support of the competition running every two years to make it easier for players to fit it in and to keep the days and sets as they. I'm not against change, but I do think in this case all the proposals are pants.
:clap::clap::clap: Agree with every single word JerryD!
I would go for every 2 years (so it doesn't fall in an Olympic year), re-instate ranking points and make it a compulsory event like the GSs and Masters, but have less compulsory 500's 250's in a DC year. That way the top players would have to play! .... runs for cover! :getcoat: Haha
Rosalind
21-09-2016, 13:27
yes - every two years is ok and changing the ridiculous 10% for away fans. Ranking points and altering compulsory rules good too. Good suggestions by us - stupid suggestions by the powers that be. :grrr:
It's also ridiculous to start bidding before we know who's in it! In a similar scenario to this year, we could bid for Glasgow, fabulous for us, and it ends up (unfortunately) being Argentine and Croatians having to travel somewhere for them of no relevance whatsoever.
So let me see if I have got this right?
Lets say GB V France Final for instance, (or any other 2 European countries)
And Japan or Rio or some other far flung country wins the bid.
1. If we know that before hand, and our 1/4 and semi's are both away and we know the final is deffo
gonna be away it could reduce the numbers due to costs. (travel etc.)
2. we have alternating home/away matches atm what happens to that we just ignore the Final.
I think that's one of the best parts of the structure imo. the more you win the more chance of a home tie.
And it's not fair to steal a country's Final
3. It's only gonna push the price of tickets up.
Hey but that's the price of progress I guess.
;):cauldron::shrug:
I don't think that it's true that the more you win, the more chance you have of a home tie. I'm pretty sure it depends on which country the opposing teams last played in and if they haven't played before it is drawn by lot. By the present rules, we could end up having a whole season of home ties or a whole season of away ties - probably unlikely but certainly not impossible. I'm ambivalent about a neutral venue for the final - I can certainly see the arguments against but, at the moment, the home team has an enormously unfair advantage in not only choosing the venue but the surface too. Add to that the ridiculous 10% rule for the visiting team and the cards really are stacked against the visitors.
yes - every two years is ok and changing the ridiculous 10% for away fans. Ranking points and altering compulsory rules good too. Good suggestions by us - stupid suggestions by the powers that be. :grrr:
It's also ridiculous to start bidding before we know who's in it! In a similar scenario to this year, we could bid for Glasgow, fabulous for us, and it ends up (unfortunately) being Argentine and Croatians having to travel somewhere for them of no relevance whatsoever.
That was the very first thing that struck me when I read it. Tend to agree with most of the points posted thus far re changes to DC.
:clap::clap::clap: Agree with every single word JerryD!
I would go for every 2 years (so it doesn't fall in an Olympic year), re-instate ranking points and make it a compulsory event like the GSs and Masters, but have less compulsory 500's 250's in a DC year. That way the top players would have to play! .... runs for cover! :getcoat: Haha
I don't think you need to run for cover at all Caro! You make good sense.
roytennisfan
21-09-2016, 17:36
Revamp of Davis Cup possibly best of 3 sets and over 2 days Welcomed by Andy... but not bidding for neutral finals like the ATP ones
World number two Andy Murray says he is "not sold" on plans to let cities bid to stage the Davis and Fed Cup finals.
A revamp of the team tennis events has been put forward by the International Tennis Federation (ITF).
Britain's Murray welcomed ITF proposals to shorten Davis Cup matches from best-of-five sets to best-of-three and stage finals over two days instead of three.
But he added: "The home and away aspect of the Davis Cup is something I enjoy and makes it different and special."
Full Article
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/tennis/37427007
I do agree that the 10% needs changing. Maybe not 50/50 but at least a 70/30. For the players ease I think it would be better if possible, it if was played on the surface that coincided with that season. To save players going from hard to clay like last year. However as some times fall between seasons it would be difficult to decide which surface was appropriate. It's a tough one. Perhaps the surface could be decided by lot, not automatically the home teams choice. I do wonder what the implications are for the final surface with it being a neutral venue.
Are people really going to watch a tie in which neither team is the home team? Say for example Shanghai wins the final, and it's GB v France. Who is travelling to Shanghai to watch it? Would anyone living in Shanghai interested in seeing it? I just don't see how it could work. Though I could be wrong. I wonder what the players think of this change.
Ahh sorry Roy, I disnt see you post before I added mine. I guess we DO know how Murray feels then lol
Interesting interview from the Hydro - Leon very much in favour of the best of three - Judy very much in favour of a neutral venue for the final.
I don't think that it's true that the more you win, the more chance you have of a home tie. I'm pretty sure it depends on which country the opposing teams last played in and if they haven't played before it is drawn by lot. By the present rules, we could end up having a whole season of home ties or a whole season of away ties - probably unlikely but certainly not impossible. I'm ambivalent about a neutral venue for the final - I can certainly see the arguments against but, at the moment, the home team has an enormously unfair advantage in not only choosing the venue but the surface too. Add to that the ridiculous 10% rule for the visiting team and the cards really are stacked against the visitors.
Didn't work for Belgium though did it.
Nor us last week. Booo.
I may be on my own here but,,,,
I think it's one of the best things about DC.
Who's gonna pick the surface etc?
I certainly wouldn't want the job who ever's in the final.
Lets face it you wouldn't be able to please everyone.
Also if you fixed the venue/surface it would still favour
some and not others.
Nope as Andy has already said that bit is best left alone.
It's easy to change the sets/days/ticket quotas so do it.
Mind you what would he know?
:cauldron::doh::getcoat:
Interview at the Hydro - Leon is in favour of the best of three , Judy is in favour of a neutral venue for the final.
I do agree that the 10% needs changing. Maybe not 50/50 but at least a 70/30. For the players ease I think it would be better if possible, it if was played on the surface that coincided with that season. To save players going from hard to clay like last year. However as some times fall between seasons it would be difficult to decide which surface was appropriate. It's a tough one. Perhaps the surface could be decided by lot, not automatically the home teams choice. I do wonder what the implications are for the final surface with it being a neutral venue.
Are people really going to watch a tie in which neither team is the home team? Say for example Shanghai wins the final, and it's GB v France. Who is travelling to Shanghai to watch it? Would anyone living in Shanghai interested in seeing it? I just don't see how it could work. Though I could be wrong. I wonder what the players think of this change.
Funny Jerry, I wrote something very similar to post this afternoon, got distracted and forgot
and lost it. It did include me saying that if we had an away 1st tie next year and some of us
decided to meet up somewhere with a big screen, booze and a couple of decent restaurants
nearby. To keep it neutral if I suggested Moscow, everyone would think I was mad!!
Which I am by the way.
Moscow early next year anyone?
roytennisfan
21-09-2016, 20:47
Think how the move to best of 3 from 5 would have changed things, Wardy would have lost in an hour to Isner and GB went out in Round 1 in 2015
But .......Andy beats DelPo in 3 and GB are in this years final .......BUT......we would not have played in Serbia since Djokovich lost in 3 to Kukushkin...so who knows
It certainly changes the outcomes and reduces the entertainment
Interview at the Hydro - Leon is in favour of the best of three , Judy is in favour of a neutral venue for the final.
Mother and son have different positions! Hmmm..
I wonder if Judy is gonna pay for all the GB ticket holding fans extra travel to Shanghai if Jerry's scenario happens.
Yes I know if we were to meet Japan in the final it would be an away tie this time but it will be neutralised by the
last one earlier this year and by the next one.
Also a bigger venue is not always better. Especially if it has empty seats.
And only half the fans could make it, for whatever reason.
Think how the move to best of 3 from 5 would have changed things, Wardy would have lost in an hour to Isner and GB went out in Round 1 in 2015
But .......Andy beats DelPo in 3 and GB are in this years final .......BUT......we would not have played in Serbia since Djokovich lost in 3 to Kukushkin...so who knows
It certainly changes the outcomes and reduces the entertainment
+1
+1
Rosalind
21-09-2016, 22:48
They say they want to get more people interested in tennis which is great however to me this is not gong to make anyone more interested. Maybe a neutral venue could have been in our 2015 instance France or Holland so that everyone has to travel - a bit. I get that and an alteration to 50:50 seat allocations. But our all-European final held on another continent - ridiculous!
Think how the move to best of 3 from 5 would have changed things, Wardy would have lost in an hour to Isner and GB went out in Round 1 in 2015
Although Wardy was a set up in the dead rubber when he retired, without the 5 hour match on the Friday he may have won a live 5th rubber.
suttontennis
22-09-2016, 07:10
The argument about a neutral venue doesn't really hold up, as the country that wins the bid could end up in the final.
And tennis players are used to playing on different surfaces so it's not a massive advantage for the home team to pick the surface, it didn't do Belgium much good to play on GB's least favourite surface, nor did it help us at the weekend.
Players are used to playing in front of a partisan crowd, whenever they play a Brit at Wimbledon, etc etc, or Djokovic plays Federer anywhere.
I see it as an attempt to turn DC into another 'event' like the Soccer and Rugby World Cups, charge more for TV rights, advertising, and therefore ticket prices.
suttontennis
22-09-2016, 07:55
and another thing - why don't they try having 4 man teams, with neither of the singles players being allowed to play doubles.
I'm personally not in favour of it, but it's an option to bring a true 'team' element into it.
There argument got the ITF for the bidding process is because they claim that there is not enough time between the semis and final to organise a big event. I don't agree with this at all, when they didn't have a suitable venue, Belgium virtually created one, I know some people complained, but I thought it was ace. Plenty of facilities, more choice of good than any DC I have been to, plenty of parking. They are solving s problem that doesn't exist. Looking to hold it in the same place for 2 to three years is also really bad. They could lessen the impact of this awful choice by at least moving it every year. Say for example it's in Australia. Sometime their big guys don't play, but with the chance of s home final they would. So Australia could win the bid, all their top players could decide they want to play whilst it's at home. Win it at home for 3 YEARS. They all stop playing DC when it moves. I know my scenario isn't likely but I use it to point out that rather than being s neutral venue it could end up being 3 years worth of home finals for someone else. They ITF are looking for there version of a moving major tennis event that rolls in the money, and the ATP already have the WTF so they are trying it with Davis and fed cup.
The argument about a neutral venue doesn't really hold up, as the country that wins the bid could end up in the final.
And tennis players are used to playing on different surfaces so it's not a massive advantage for the home team to pick the surface, it didn't do Belgium much good to play on GB's least favourite surface, nor did it help us at the weekend.
Players are used to playing in front of a partisan crowd, whenever they play a Brit at Wimbledon, etc etc, or Djokovic plays Federer anywhere.
I see it as an attempt to turn DC into another 'event' like the Soccer and Rugby World Cups, charge more for TV rights, advertising, and therefore ticket prices.
Sorry, I think choice of surface can make an enormous difference - not only to the tie itself but often to the players involved before and after the tie. Andy practised on clay for a week before the WTF last year to be ready for the final in Belgium and thereby virtually negated any chance he had of doing well at the WTF. Neither Andy nor Djokovic played in Serbia because to change to clay from grass before the hard court swing and the Olympics would have been a nonsense for them. It would make more sense to me for the surface to be determined by the season.
roytennisfan
22-09-2016, 11:43
Although Wardy was a set up in the dead rubber when he retired, without the 5 hour match on the Friday he may have won a live 5th rubber.
Of course
roytennisfan
22-09-2016, 11:46
and another thing - why don't they try having 4 man teams, with neither of the singles players being allowed to play doubles.
I'm personally not in favour of it, but it's an option to bring a true 'team' element into it.
Another option would just be to limit it to 2 rubbers each, so could play a singles and a doubles or 2 singles
Another option would just be to limit it to 2 rubbers each, so could play a singles and a doubles or 2 singles
Or another option would be to leave it alone unless the majority of players want to change it.
Then discuss it and thrash it out.
If it ain't brok dunna fix it.
The only reason for the venue change is to make more money.
And as already said above With the rugby etc. We all know what happens when that becomes priority.
Any ways <1 min to draw.
JAMES4578
22-09-2016, 13:18
Can't see myself that DC needs many changes,though scheduling isn't always ideal-however still wouldn't be happy for it to move to an biannual event. I don't think the proposed biding for final venues had been properly though out,could work out to be manageable for supporters but could also be a complete detriment to the climax of the competition. However in any case to me home/away ties creates the most passion and it would be a pity to lose that, part of the appeal. I don't think we necessarily need to copy other sports! There definitely needs to be consultation and a consensus on the way forward. Mind you Andy seemed to be quite happy with a move to best of 3 and know the Del Potro match was brutal even if very exciting to us, suppose if the only way to attract top players in the future suppose would need to be considered.
Maybe there could be a compromise - best of three until the final and then best of five, as they do in the Olympics. I agree though that there needs to be a period of consultation and a consensus reached between all the interested parties before any changes are made.
I still think that they need to leave it as it is, but run it biannually. I think in Olympic year it's simply too much. They don't do Ryder Cup every year do they?
traveller7
22-09-2016, 14:02
Dont know why they want to change it. Though I agree that olympic year perhaps should be a year off
roytennisfan
22-09-2016, 16:48
I am surprised there is support for it from the players, certainly i'm not for it and I can't see many fans for it. We have been spoilt by having the ATP finals in London for so many years, money talks. I go a lot but if they were in Singapore, I would never go, nor would a lot of other Europeans
I am a big fan of 5 set tennis so I would hate to see it change to best of 3 but I understand why the players would want it. I would not be at all surprised to see Grand Slams move to best of 3 as well in the first week particularly. There has been a lot of talk of reducing the time of matches especially for TV. With virtually no serve and volley these days, and the players being so super fit, matches have just got longer and longer. I hope it doesn't happen ....
As for the bidding to host the final .... most ridiculous idea I have ever heard! It would ruin the atmosphere of DC and they would risk empty venues! Eg as JerryD said GB v France in Shanghai or Melbourne. Only a small minority would be able to travel for that surely?! The home crowd atmosphere is what makes DC. Are these people stupid or something?!! I can't belive Judy is in favour ... gobsmacked!
WimbledonWestie
26-09-2016, 13:47
I'd go with allowing teams to nominate more players to give them more options if the first 2 matches are long five setters- and leave the rest well alone!
Gina Anderson
26-09-2016, 13:50
I like five sets it adds to the excitement and you feel like you've had your money's worth Xx
I am a big fan of 5 set tennis so I would hate to see it change to best of 3 but I understand why the players would want it. I would not be at all surprised to see Grand Slams move to best of 3 as well in the first week particularly. There has been a lot of talk of reducing the time of matches especially for TV. With virtually no serve and volley these days, and the players being so super fit, matches have just got longer and longer. I hope it doesn't happen ....
I absolutely hate it when they modify tennis matches and the scoring system (and even the time some players play) to suit TV schedules! It just seems so wrong to me!
Rosalind
26-09-2016, 21:48
I also dislike 3 sets. It's over before it's begun. If viewers don't have the attention span for 5 sets, there is always football! ;)
I think they should be increasing the women's grand slam matches to 5 sets (at least at the end of the tournament) not decreasing the men's to 3. The way to get the crowds in watching Davis Cup is for nations to get a great player like Andy so that the multitudes go along. Cutting them from 5 to 3 isn't going to change anything except annoy the people who've always loved tennis. I was watching 5 set matches at 8 years old. Those of us brought up on Wimbledon knew nothing different!
I also dislike 3 sets. It's over before it's begun. If viewers don't have the attention span for 5 sets, there is always football! ;)
I think they should be increasing the women's grand slam matches to 5 sets (at least at the end of the tournament) not decreasing the men's to 3. The way to get the crowds in watching Davis Cup is for nations to get a great player like Andy so that the multitudes go along. Cutting them from 5 to 3 isn't going to change anything except annoy the people who've always loved tennis. I was watching 5 set matches at 8 years old. Those of us brought up on Wimbledon knew nothing different!
+1
It will just devalue it's status.
Imho.
Rosalind
27-09-2016, 12:07
+1
It will just devalue it's status.
Imho.
yes, it's just crazy - I hate the idea of dumbing down to three. Five sets separates the men from the boys. :battle:
themass15
27-09-2016, 12:09
Can't do everything with the schedule the way it is. Otherwise more and more of the top players will not commit to DC
I could just about tolerate most of the changes if I had to (not saying I like them!) but the one I would absolutely hate, loathe and detest is the bidding for final venues. That would be an absolute nightmare and for me, and I suspect many more, is a HUGE NO NO. It's beyond stupid! :barmy:
Rosalind
27-09-2016, 16:42
I have seen something from BATS which says that French fan groups are very opposed to a neutral venue and wish to protest (so French! :pierre: wonderful! ) and have contacted BATS to see if we will join them along with all other fan groups. I can forward details if the mods would like to see and have not received a similar communication from France. I would be up for protesting with placards in audience as they suggest. :yak:
I was just about to share the contents of same email Rosalind. I don't think I will be able to make it to Canada but if that changed I'd be happy to hold a banner saying no to neutral venues and get involved in the protest. I should imagine if they have contacted bats they will have contacted other groups, and not just in the UK. Bats also suggested doing the same in April and September if we get that far. As the bidding process would have begun, I doubt it will change it, maybe delay it. It is worth a try though. This is the worst of the changes IMO
lovetennis
27-09-2016, 17:49
I could just about tolerate most of the changes if I had to (not saying I like them!) but the one I would absolutely hate, loathe and detest is the bidding for final venues. That would be an absolute nightmare and for me, and I suspect many more, is a HUGE NO NO. It's beyond stupid! :barmy:
Couldn't agree more. Although I dislike the 3 sets idea I could just about live with it if it got top players involved (will it though I ask myself), but I can't express how violently I disagree with the neutral venue idea. Surely it will end up with the vast majority of the crowd being neutral (i.e. residents of the venue country) with only smallish contingents from both finalist countries Terrible, terrible idea. The fans make DC, just look how appreciated the fan support is by the players. It makes a difference to them on the court and gives the whole event character. I see a neutral venue as bland, bland, bland. Thank goodness we were luck enough to experience Ghent before they bring in this nonsense
Couldn't agree more. Although I dislike the 3 sets idea I could just about live with it if it got top players involved (will it though I ask myself), but I can't express how violently I disagree with the neutral venue idea. Surely it will end up with the vast majority of the crowd being neutral (i.e. residents of the venue country) with only smallish contingents from both finalist countries Terrible, terrible idea. The fans make DC, just look how appreciated the fan support is by the players. It makes a difference to them on the court and gives the whole event character. I see a neutral venue as bland, bland, bland. Thank goodness we were luck enough to experience Ghent before they bring in this nonsense
Let's hope it will never happen! They wouldn't,..... would they??
Let's hope it will never happen! They wouldn't,..... would they??
Well they might but I don't think they will unless they get a consensus from the players. It seems to me that the players might give the nod to the best of three sets and playing over two days but I'm not so sure about a neutral final venue. I suppose we'll just have to wait and see.
Let's hope it will never happen! They wouldn't,..... would they??
They said the bidding process will begin in December so I got the impression that the decision on this one had already been made. I thought it was just the others that were being put forward for further discussion/agreement. Hopefully I'm wrong.
Silverdee
27-09-2016, 20:51
I too got the impression that the decision regarding final venue had been made. Asking countries to bid to hold the final seems to support this!
Rosalind
28-09-2016, 09:05
perhaps no-one will bid! :rolling:
Couldn't agree more about the bidding business. Terrible idea! Can you just imagine us getting to the final again and then it being in Melbourne for example!! Moving to best of 3 sets is bad enough IMO but I guess if the players are in favour and it gets more top players playing then I could live with it. Something has to be done I guess (she saying grudgingly!)
yes, it's just crazy - I hate the idea of dumbing down to three. Five sets separates the men from the boys. :battle:
Phew.:phew: Glad you said that. Thought for a moment you was going to say the men from the women.;)
:cauldron:Hmmm. Actually it does as you rightly said in your previous post.:whistle::shrug:
perhaps no-one will bid! :rolling:
Don't see why/how anyone can bid until we know who's in the final.
Cos if the highest bidder last year had been the O2 lets say?
As they believed we had a good chance of retaining it, then if it was only down
to Croatian and Argentinian fans to fill it then I'd have thought it wouldn't be a
money spinner for the O2 or any venue that isn't home to one of the finalists.
We could be wrong but I'm going to call the bookies to see what odds they will
give me on this tendering not being around in three years time.
Although Lynne's just thrown her hat into the ring saying, their gonna fill it with
corporate and make it elitist.
(Football) News flash just in: Richard Branson has won the bid to host the next
Euro's on the moon. Only problem? There will be no atmosphere.
Rosalind
29-09-2016, 22:21
Wuhan could bid - it was a riot of an atmosphere in the Konta match! There were at least 2 Chinese Kvitova fans who had made up a jolly little chant which they sung politely once each change of ends. The bright side is : the umpire wouldn't have to remind the crowd to keep quiet between serves or put down their flags during the rallies.
:crying:
Often many matches across the Asian swing are empty. Even though there was talk of them bussing spectators in and giving away tickets. I imagine a large chunk of money comes from sponsors and tv stuff so it probably doesn't matter financially to the bidding city if people go or not. I have seen finals in beijing empty and to keep the tournie. I can see places bidding on it, places rich enough to support an event no one goes to. It probably won't last. Maybe 3 years of selling it and cashing in will be enough for the itf and then they will bin it off and call it a failed experiment. They probably already know this going in.
Wuhan could bid - it was a riot of an atmosphere in the Konta match! There were at least 2 Chinese Kvitova fans who had made up a jolly little chant which they sung politely once each change of ends. The bright side is : the umpire wouldn't have to remind the crowd to keep quiet between serves or put down their flags during the rallies.
:crying:
I bet there was no one shushing between 1st and 2nd serves either?;)
Don't worry guys, remember this?:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T4hBROY9uq4
:party::grouphug::party::grouphug::party:
Davis Cup Final starts Friday, Schedule - http://www.daviscup.com/en/draws-results/tie.aspx?id=M-DC-2016-WG-M-ARG-CRO-01
Covered on Eurosport.
Davis Cup Final starts Friday, Schedule - http://www.daviscup.com/en/draws-results/tie.aspx?id=M-DC-2016-WG-M-ARG-CRO-01
Covered on Eurosport.
Yes I have been considering renewing my sub for eurosport player to watch this. Usually I get the monthly pass, (think I paid £6.99) but that doesn't seem to be available at the moment, but what they do have is an offer, available until 2 Jan 2017, for an annual pass for £20!! Think I'll go for it...will cover the AO and the US open next year and that would have cost £14 anyway! Means I will be able to take in the ice skating as well as I quite enjoy it along with other winter sports.
Yes I have been considering renewing my sub for eurosport player to watch this. Usually I get the monthly pass, (think I paid £7.99) but that doesn't seem to be available at the moment, but what they do have is an offer, available until 2 Jan 2017, for an annual pass for £20!! Think I'll go for it...will cover the AO and the US open next year and that would have cost £14 anyway! Means I will be able to take in the ice skating as well as I quite enjoy it along with other winter sports.
2 Jan 2017 is before the Oz open next year. Or do you mean 2 Jan 2018?
lovetennis
24-11-2016, 21:38
Yes I have been considering renewing my sub for eurosport player to watch this. Usually I get the monthly pass, (think I paid £7.99) but that doesn't seem to be available at the moment, but what they do have is an offer, available until 2 Jan 2017, for an annual pass for £20!! Think I'll go for it...will cover the AO and the US open next year and that would have cost £14 anyway! Means I will be able to take in the ice skating as well as I quite enjoy it along with other winter sports.
Thanks for posting Pat about the offer, just subscribed as I want to watch DC Final anyway but to get the whole year is well worth £20
lovetennis
24-11-2016, 21:39
2 Jan 2017 is before the Oz open next year. Or do you mean 2 Jan 2018?
Think it means you can join the offer before 2 Jan
2 Jan 2017 is before the Oz open next year. Or do you mean 2 Jan 2018?
Offer available until 2 Jan 2017. After 2 Jan sub goes up to £59.99. Sub is for 12 months.
jackie55
25-11-2016, 02:26
I was going to order this, but checked tennis schedule and is only saying it will show DC matches nothing about AO or USO, do you know if they are definitely showing them ?
jackie55
25-11-2016, 02:30
Oops! Checked again and they are showing AO and French Open, so going to subscribe, thanks
jackie55
25-11-2016, 11:05
Thanks for posting Pat about the offer, just subscribed as I want to watch DC Final anyway but to get the whole year is well worth £20
I have subscribed for Eurosport thanks for 'heads up' regarding the offer. Now, please tell me how it works!! can l Chromecast it to TV, how do l watch a match from the beginning once it has been playing for a while ???
Watching the DC final now is making me very nostalgic! This day last year we were having the time of our lives in Ghent!! But given all Andy has achieved this year I wouldn't swop any of it for another DC final! I hope they are having as good a time in Zagreb as we had in Ghent....they are certainly making plenty of noise!!
Rosalind
25-11-2016, 13:32
Watching the DC final now is making me very nostalgic! This day last year we were having the time of our lives in Ghent!! But given all Andy has achieved this year I wouldn't swop any of it for another DC final! I hope they are having as good a time in Zagreb as we had in Ghent....they are certainly making plenty of noise!!
me too. what a difference. This day last year was just amazing. Today I'm painting the hall ! But an even better year tennis-wise for Andy and who could have believed that. I hope all the Argentine and Croatian fans are enjoying their special weekend.
1st set to Cilic against Delbonis.
Karlovic v. del Potro up next.
dewster99
25-11-2016, 14:08
Gone for a risky 50p on JMDP to win 3-0. You never know with Ivo and tiebreaks
roytennisfan
25-11-2016, 14:36
2nd set to Cilic 7-5
exislander
25-11-2016, 15:31
3rd set Delbonis 6-3 and breaks at start of 4th - playing really well now.
Come on Argentina!!!! :thumbup: Really enjoying this :)
dewster99
25-11-2016, 15:54
Always knew this was possible. Delbonis is a great DC player
Yes Jane, this is a brilliant match, well fought by Delbonis......come on!!!!.....looking forward to Del Potro!!.....Hope your bet comes up Dewster!!:thumbup:
roytennisfan
25-11-2016, 16:36
db at 5-2 Cilic has recovered
roytennisfan
25-11-2016, 16:37
And Delbonis didn't even get on court in Glasgow, they have such strength
Oh dear - not the result I wanted, but well played Delbonis
roytennisfan
25-11-2016, 16:45
After the 4th set expected him to win but credit to Cilic for winning the decider
I really enjoyed that match! And I don't feel wiped after it....good to enjoy an exciting match stress free! If Andy had been either one of those players that would have been a different story! Funny how Cilic went walkabout in the middle of the match...psychology in sport is fascinating. Looking forward to Delpo now.
Not the result I wanted either but still a great match, sad for Delbonis, he gave his all, playing for their country gives them so much motivation which is great to see!!
roytennisfan
25-11-2016, 17:25
Delpo going to win this one much easier after early break
Delpo going to win this one much easier after early break
I really hope so.
themass15
25-11-2016, 17:43
Come on Delpo. One of my favourite players after Andy!
First set to Delpo :yahoo::yahoo::yahoo:
Delpo could be really dangerous next season.
Delpo could be really dangerous next season.
Maybe 'big four' next season will be Andy, Djok, Milos and Delpo!
roytennisfan
25-11-2016, 18:14
Not as easy as I thought, after struggling in his first service game, Karlo doing much better, could well be tie break
roytennisfan
25-11-2016, 18:39
Yes it's tb time
roytennisfan
25-11-2016, 18:41
Early mini b to delpo
lovetennis
25-11-2016, 18:43
Help folks, I've just come in. Why can I not find the match on Eurosportplayer?
exislander
25-11-2016, 18:54
Help folks, I've just come in. Why can I not find the match on Eurosportplayer?
Channel 2 where it says curling
roytennisfan
25-11-2016, 18:55
karlo recovers to win 8-6
dewster99
25-11-2016, 18:57
Noooooo my bet ��
roytennisfan
25-11-2016, 18:59
Help folks, I've just come in. Why can I not find the match on Eurosportplayer?
They only scheduled 5 hours, then curling, obviously not so bothered above tennis fans at mo
lovetennis
25-11-2016, 19:06
They only scheduled 5 hours, then curling, obviously not so bothered above tennis fans at mo
Got it now Roy, best curlng I've ever watched ;)
Watching it. Quite content, would far rather we had the End Of Year No 1 player, than another DC. Certain Mr M couldn't have managed both, given he and Jamie have to do almost all of it.
roytennisfan
25-11-2016, 19:20
Got it now Roy, best curlng I've ever watched ;)
Yes I have it, big first serve stats, Karlo and Delpo both winning well over 90% on first serves
roytennisfan
25-11-2016, 19:28
2 bps left
roytennisfan
25-11-2016, 19:29
1 left
roytennisfan
25-11-2016, 19:29
And breaks 5-3 Delpo
Weyhay - third set to Delpo :yahoo: :yahoo: :yahoo:
roytennisfan
25-11-2016, 19:32
Wins set 6-3
roytennisfan
25-11-2016, 19:33
Can't see Karlo lasting much longer........ unless Delpo wants to kill him for reverse singles
lovetennis
25-11-2016, 19:52
Impressive number of Argie fans there. Looks like more than 10%. Wonder if they raided the Croatian ticket sale like we all did with the Belgian one last year?
JMdP breaks and will serve for the match.
roytennisfan
25-11-2016, 20:27
Almost over 6-5 delpo to serve for match
lovetennis
25-11-2016, 20:27
Delpo to serve for it. Great game to get the break
themass15
25-11-2016, 20:31
Karlovic playing surprisingly well overall but come on Delpo!!!!!!
Delpo wins :yahoo::yahoo::yahoo:
Not that time but he has another.
themass15
25-11-2016, 20:33
And Delpo does it!
Well done, Delpo!!:yahoo:
roytennisfan
25-11-2016, 20:35
Pretty good value as well....66 euro for 3 days cat1
themass15
25-11-2016, 20:35
Do hope I see Delpo next year either at Queens or Wimbledon or preferably both!
Brilliant match....yea ok feel a bit sorry for Karlo....but good on del Potro...both played brilliantly!!!.
2 good opening matches. As usual doubles important tomorrow.
I was surprised when I saw Karlovic at the Paris Masters. He was much better than I'd given him credit for.
themass15
26-11-2016, 09:29
I remember him from back in 2004 when he was fined £1,500 for just a plastic water bottle on the Club House roof in Surbiton!
lovetennis
26-11-2016, 14:14
Wow great atmosphere at the doubles today
lovetennis
26-11-2016, 14:16
I see the Argie fan in the tartan who was at Glasgow is there. I get why he was wearing it in Glasgow, but why in Zagreb?
themass15
26-11-2016, 15:31
I see the Argie fan in the tartan who was at Glasgow is there. I get why he was wearing it in Glasgow, but why in Zagreb?
Wants to stand out. Perhaps he is half Argentinian and half Scottish
roytennisfan
26-11-2016, 15:32
Wonderful atmosphere, croats really going at 3-1
themass15
26-11-2016, 16:12
Come on Argentina!
roytennisfan
26-11-2016, 16:14
Another tb win 4 Croatia
Croatia just taken the 2nd set.
lovetennis
26-11-2016, 16:25
Excellent dubs match, but not going the way I want it to at the moment.
2 - 2 in the third set.
I think we might have beaten Croatia today, if we'd been playing them.
lovetennis
26-11-2016, 16:46
Croatia just taken the 2nd set.
2 - 2 in the third set.
I think we might have beaten Croatia today, if we'd been playing them.
Think you're right but kinda glad how things worked out really. Losing the semi allowed Andy the freedom to concentrate on his own ranking and tournaments, without the added commitment of a DC final. And of course that worked out perfectly
roytennisfan
26-11-2016, 16:48
Now 4-2 to Croatia
Not what I wanted!! :crying: :crying: Croatia get the win.
Think you're right but kinda glad how things worked out really. Losing the semi allowed Andy the freedom to concentrate on his own ranking and tournaments, without the added commitment of a DC final. And of course that worked out perfectly
I couldn't agree more.
themass15
26-11-2016, 17:11
Think you're right but kinda glad how things worked out really. Losing the semi allowed Andy the freedom to concentrate on his own ranking and tournaments, without the added commitment of a DC final. And of course that worked out perfectly
Definitely think Andy benefited from not having to play DC Final. I am sure the No. 1 ranking would not have been on his mind the way it was if GB had got through to the final. Some clouds have silver linings.
What were the pairings today?
exislander
26-11-2016, 18:01
What were the pairings today?
Cilic, Dodig v DelPotro, Mayer
Dodig was most definitely the best player on the court but then he is a doubles specialist.
roytennisfan
26-11-2016, 18:47
Cilic and Dodig did very well to win in 3 even if 2 were in a tb, Andy and Jamie lost the second set to delpo and mayer
I think Mayer played better against GB.
I thought it was a great doubles match. Great atmosphere but very raucous crowd! I really laughed at Pascal Maria trying to control them! At one point the look on his face was priceless after trying unsuccessfully to curtail the crowd...a sort of "oh I give up" look. I think we were raucous too in our support at DC's, but we settled down as soon as the server was ready. It must have been distracting at times for the players. Anyone know any Croatian? Quite often Pascal Maria would say something that sounded like 'not up' to my untrained ear. At first I wondered why he kept saying 'not up' when it didn't apply, then penny dropped!....it must be something in Croatian he was saying!
suttontennis
27-11-2016, 08:43
I thought it was a great doubles match. Great atmosphere but very raucous crowd! I really laughed at Pascal Maria trying to control them! At one point the look on his face was priceless after trying unsuccessfully to curtail the crowd...a sort of "oh I give up" look. I think we were raucous too in our support at DC's, but we settled down as soon as the server was ready. It must have been distracting at times for the players. Anyone know any Croatian? Quite often Pascal Maria would say something that sounded like 'not up' to my untrained ear. At first I wondered why he kept saying 'not up' when it didn't apply, then penny dropped!....it must be something in Croatian he was saying!
Fitting phrases in Croatian -
Please. Molim. (MOH-leem) Thank you. Hvala. (HVAH-lah) or how about 'Shut the **** up' - Začepi gubicu
suttontennis
27-11-2016, 08:48
I was surprised DelPotro played, his movement and volleying isn't really suited to doubles. The Croatians figured out early on to serve down the T to him and his forehand/backhand wasn't anywhere near as effective as it was in Glasgow in the singles. He looks like the weight of the event is wearing heavy on him. Thy don't have the option to rest him today like they did in Glasgow, he'll have to play.
patmoren
27-11-2016, 11:11
I think Delpo is so pleased to be back playing well, that he is pushing himself too hard and will regret it next year.
themass15
27-11-2016, 11:47
I for one will be very disappointed if Delpo is not playing next year.
lovetennis
27-11-2016, 13:17
Cilic starts the match like a man possessed. Not a good start from Delpo
Compulsive viewing already! Delpo has turned up! I thought the players reached the pinnacle of sportsmanship when the ball girl was struck by a ball from a Cilic first serve....Delpo for his concern for the girl and Cilic, when awarded a first serve, said no the second serve is fine. Oh and I've cracked the Croatian speak! James Keothavong is completely clear when he says molim (thank you) and hvala (thank you.) It was hvala which sounded like 'not up' to me yesterday!
lovetennis
27-11-2016, 13:57
Yep it's game on now. C'mon Delpo.
First set to Cilic :crying: :crying:
Hmmmm. Still a way to go. Very close match. These 2 are a great match up.
lovetennis
27-11-2016, 14:23
Cilic played a superb TB there. Delpo's going to have to do it the hard way
Argentina, always the brides maid.
Second set to Cilic :crying: :crying:
C'mon Delpo - Cilic wavered on Friday when he was two sets up, he could do again.
themass15
27-11-2016, 15:23
Yes come on Delpo but Cilic playing better than on Friday.
Delpo gets the third set :yahoo: :yahoo: :yahoo:
JAMES4578
27-11-2016, 16:18
Was more or less expecting the final to be concluded soon, perhaps fitting Delpo at least extends it though and suppose you never know! Certainly some exciting tennis throughout the tie even if it can't quite match GB's win last year unless you were a neutral.
themass15
27-11-2016, 16:36
Come on Delpo; this isn't over yet.
lovetennis
27-11-2016, 16:38
Cilic certainly coming up with the goods on the BPs. C'monnnnn Delpo
lovetennis
27-11-2016, 17:07
This time violation thing is getting ridiculous. Boo James Keothavong
lovetennis
27-11-2016, 17:08
Now unsportsmanlike conduct. Silly
lovetennis
27-11-2016, 17:11
Well done Delpo for getting the hold with all that going on
Fourth set to Delpo :yahoo: :yahoo: :yahoo: :yahoo:
RosieBear
27-11-2016, 17:17
C'mon DelPo - you can do it :cheer::cheer::cheer:
Well fought by Delpo.....brilliant tennis all weekend!!!
lovetennis
27-11-2016, 17:18
Yippeeee Delpo. Well done, thought he was a goner when he lost the second set. All to play for now
Oh wow! Isn't this match amazing!!!!!! Must say am a little disappointed in Keothavong. Always held him in the highest regard. I know match difficult to control, but all the same?........
lovetennis
27-11-2016, 17:44
This is getting nerve-wracking
lovetennis
27-11-2016, 17:59
Go Delpo, one more game
Yesssssssss - Delpo wins the match :yahoo: :yahoo: :yahoo: :yahoo: :yahoo: Fantastic!!!!
lovetennis
27-11-2016, 18:03
:dance::dance::dance::bravo:
Yeahhhh DelPo My hero just love ya!!!!!!:party::party:
What a dog fight that was, awesome play from both players, but well fought by del Potro, fantastic to see the fight back, Cilic must heartbroken...Kudos for the hours those guys have spent on court & the strength they get when playing for their country...:thumbup:
Mind that goes the same for our boy when playing for his country...no one can top him!!!!:thumbup:
Wow!!!!!!!!!!!
Have been too busy to watch - just popped in to check the score every so often.
What a fight-back from Delpo!!
Well well well! Delpo! A match well worthy of a DC final. What a happy crowd! They must be having a fab time. I had planned to do all sorts today! But there was no way I was going to leave this. And poor Cilic. I really do feel for him. He gave it his all. I don't ever remember him serving that good consistently. Both men were incredible. Next match intriguing. Mayer or Delbonis?
Well done, DelPo! :clap: :clap:
themass15
27-11-2016, 18:16
Fantastic by Delpo and so emotional at the end. Got to love him!
JAMES4578
27-11-2016, 18:25
Certainly some comeback from Delpo and break at start of 5th for Cilic wasn't significant,so an interesting final rubbber to decide title!
Well done to Del Potro. The fans are certainly getting their monies worth today:)
dewster99
27-11-2016, 18:57
Del po does the biz, let's go delbo!
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