Davis Cup 2017 - GB def Canada 3-2, into the Quarter-Final

[Teresa]

Rat faces. Come on Daniel.

[RosieBear]

Long way to go - Dan's demanding a very high standard - Pops can meet it for now, but can he keep it up.... let's go Dan!!

[JennieF]

Wonder how Kyke and Denis are feeling?

[Mandiemoo]

It's storm weathering time for Dan, keep calm.

[JennieF]

Bp. Please!

[dewster99]

At the moment Pops is just inspired. Off the boil here though and Dan must capitalise. This set is crucial.

[Alis]

Wahey - what a return!!!!!

[dewster99]

What a return!!!!

[JennieF]

Bp. Please!

Thanks Dan :yahoo:

[RosieBear]

Well done lad - screamer on bp :clap::clap::clap:

[lovetennis]

Fabulous break back Danny Boy :GBflag::GBflag:

[Yellowlivi]

Brilliant shot to get the break back! Go Dan!

[JAMES4578]

Popsy tightened up but great shot from Dan to break back, can hopefully keep pressure on!

[Mandiemoo]

That's one way to weather a storm, break back with a great point. Back to basics. Good service game needed

[Alis]

Keep believing Dan!

[dewster99]

If it's on his FH then it's game over at the moment

[lovetennis]

This is tense :nailbiter::nailbiter::nailbiter:

[Mandiemoo]

Uh-oh. Dan in a rage. I really don't think popsy can keep this level up so just need to stay calm.

Cmon Evo!

[JerryD]

Come on dan we till believe it's just one break we got the last one back. He can have the first st we'all have the win

[Bardot]

I'm not sure that cheapo court can take a Dan racquet smash. He'll be through to the ice. :p

[themass15]

Finding it hard to watch now. Dan needs to wear him out!

[Bardot]

Did the ball just bounce awkwardly where Dan smashed his racquet? :big grin: 0-30

[JennieF]

Keep cool Dan. You can do this......

[RosieBear]

Hadn't noticed it til pointed out, but Popsy does indeed squeal like an injured guinea pig when he wins a point. C'mon Dan :cheer:

[Nessie]

There really can NOT be anything wrong with his knee!

[Mandiemoo]

Where did they get the court from, the off cuts section of 'Courts R Us'?

Cmon Evo!

[roytennisfan]

Well Dan managed to hold there but he is really struggling on serves and on popsical coming to the net

[JennieF]

Let's go Evo let's go! Let's go Evo let's go! :cauldron:

[lovetennis]

Hadn't noticed it til pointed out, but Popsy does indeed squeal like an injured guinea pig when he wins a point. C'mon Dan :cheer:

I wouldn't mind if he did it on the big points, but at 1-1, 30-15 it's a bit OTT

[Mandiemoo]

Uh-oh Dan, let your racquet do the talking.

Cmon Evo!

[Bardot]

Like a night out in Brum for Dan, "you looking at me mate!". ;)

[Alis]

Come on my Brummie braveheart, show him!!

Isn't Dan from Solihull? I'm not sure what Silhillians would make of you calling one of theirs a Brummie, Caro!;)

[Mandiemoo]

Supergran on camera cheering like a good 'un

Cmon Evo!

[dewster99]

Sit down mate you're not even a player. Back in your box.

This serving is a joke

[jagmad]

Where did they get the court from, the off cuts section of 'Courts R Us'?

Cmon Evo!

I have the Top guys No. at Gerflor if it's from them I'll be surprised.
I'll cancel my account if it is.

[Mandiemoo]

Just imagine Isner playing on it .....

Cmon Evo!

[JennieF]

I'm stirring for a Kit-Kat now :cauldron:

[ljs]

came on to say what a great match this was , really good tennis so far ..... but wow , you guys are harsh , guess I better not stay :getcoat:

[Teresa]

I am a bit concerned- I am not sure Kyle is capable of delivering.

[dewster99]

Wow! Some miss

He can't keep holding from 0-30 surely

[JAMES4578]

Popsy in the groove on serve but Dan has broken him and will hopefully get another chance-another 0-30-come on!

[lovetennis]

C'monnnnnnnn Dan BPs

[dewster99]

oh **** *** servebot

[patlowe]

I am a bit concerned- I am not sure Kyle is capable of delivering.
Dan's not done yet!!!!

[Jane]

:crying: :crying: :crying:

[JennieF]

Oh no Dan!!!!!

[dewster99]

oh dan :facepalm: 3 games in a row had great chances to break and then the servebot comes out

[JAMES4578]

Seemed a real shot there but Popsy finds way to take 2nd 6-4, long road back but not out of question-come on Dan!

[JennieF]

I am a bit concerned- I am not sure Kyle is capable of delivering.

I'm trying to keep positive. Young Denis will be full of nerves. Hopefully.

[dewster99]

If Evo comes back I want him to celebrate right in front of their bench

[RosieBear]

Lots of cheap points for Popsy on serve, bulldozing Dan. Shame, but still time for Dan to get a foothold.

[Sallydaisy]

came on to say what a great match this was , really good tennis so far ..... but wow , you guys are harsh , guess I better not stay :getcoat:
Awww! DC is VERY partisan ...
;)

[JennieF]

This will be the set when Popsy starts to tire and his leg gets really sore.

[jagmad]

If Evo comes back I want him to celebrate right in front of their bench

I get where you're coming from but I wouldn't lower myself to their standards

[dewster99]

Terrible line call

[JennieF]

Well challenged Dan. All strangely low key.

[-J-]

came on to say what a great match this was , really good tennis so far ..... but wow , you guys are harsh , guess I better not stay :getcoat:never mind the sore losers :rolling:

[lovetennis]

Terrible line call

Linesperson forgetting they can get caught out today with hawkeye being back ;);)

[dewster99]

Gotta make those Dan

[Bardot]

How many groundhog days is 0-30 going to have? :facepalm: ;)

[RosieBear]

never mind the sore losers :rolling:

Ah but GB are winning. Canada needs this match more than we do :p

[dewster99]

Chances there, can't blame servebot for that

[JennieF]

What on earth is going on here? :(

[-J-]

Ah but GB are winning. Canada needs this match more than we do :pas I'm sure your aware twas merely refereeing the current rubber ;)

[lovetennis]

:crying::crying::crying:

[dewster99]

Can't see it happening

[roytennisfan]

Well those last two games say it all really, Dan missed his chances all on second serves and then plays an awful service game and drops serve, and that happened in an earlier set as well

[Bardot]

Lloydy giving Captaincy tips to Leon! :big grin:

[roytennisfan]

Hope Kyle can get us through

[RosieBear]

Lloydy giving Captaincy tips to Leon! :big grin:

Hilarious. Worth missing the bowls for :big grin:

[Sallydaisy]

Jagmad, I have sent you a PM.

[jagmad]

Uh oh the guinea pig has turned into a bear according to the comms

[Rosalind]

:rolling: John Lloyd telling us what Leon Smith should say during the change-over.

[Pam]

Just cooked and eaten a lovely roast dinner

Poor Dan :sad:

[JennieF]

Well I think Call The Midwife and Apple Tree Yard will have to wait!! Good luck Kyle :knight:

[RosieBear]

Bradnam of Popsy "We've heard that noise since Friday. Roaring like a Canadian bear". :facepalm:

[Bardot]

Lloydy & Bradnam have been predicting Pospisil's demise since the first set against Kyle. He's 2 sets and a break up having played all 3 days.

[Alis]

This performance from Pospisil puts Kyle's loss on Friday into perspective. No wonder he got disheartened. I have every faith in him beating the 17 year old though.

The commies are driving me nuts (as usual). Yes, Popsy is playing well but they are pushing him back up into the top 20 or 30 in no time - they are forgetting that this court has been set up for him and is lightning fast. Yes, he is playing well but put him on an average tour court and he is not going to be able to play his game like he is here.

[Rosalind]

If all else fails, we have Kyle versus a 17 year old who on Friday looked like ball kid. :GBflag:

[Bardot]

"King of the Lobs". I miss Andy. ;)

[-J-]

This performance from Pospisil puts Kyle's loss on Friday into perspective. No wonder he got disheartened. I have every faith in him beating the 17 year old.

The commies are driving me nuts (as usual). Yes, Popsy is playing well but they are pushing him back up into the top 20 or 30 in no time - they are forgetting that this court has been set up for him and is lightning fast. Yes, he is playing well but put him on an average tour court and he is not going to be able to play his game like he is here.was thinking that too

[RosieBear]

Lloydy & Bradnam have been predicting Pospisil's demise since the first set against Kyle. He's 2 sets and a break up having played all 3 days.

Yep and fair play to Pops for that. Not enjoying his play or squealing, but in Raonic's absence pressure was on him to step up and lead his team - he has risen to the challenge so far :clap:

[Alis]

Glimmering!

[dewster99]

finally

[JennieF]

Yay!! Come on now Dan. Head up!!

[Alis]

.................. and there's the break back. Keep believing, Dan!!!

[lovetennis]

C'mon Dan you're still in this. Hold firm

[Bardot]

Don't look now ljs but we're all cheering a DF. :big grin:

[JennieF]

5 sets? :cauldron:

[lovetennis]

Start of a Dan comeback? :GBflag::GBflag::GBflag::GBflag:

[Sallydaisy]

Yep and fair play to Pops for that. Not enjoying his play or squealing, but in Raonic's absence pressure was on him to step up and lead his team - he has risen to the challenge so far :clap:
Just as Dan is trying to do in the absence of SirMuzzah.
;)

[themass15]

Come on Dan; you're still in this.

[Pam]

Come on Evo FIGHT!!!

[RosieBear]

Absolutely Dan can still do this - he has fantastic stamina - can scrap it out all night.....if he can just get into the point..... Let's go Evo :GBflag::GBflag::GBflag:

[jagmad]

Make him run Dan

[JennieF]

Dan getting a little perky now! Go Dan!!!

[jagmad]

C-mon

[RosieBear]

:phew: and breathe everyone!!!

[JennieF]

It's out!!!! Go for it now Dan!!! :GBflag:

[dewster99]

serve it out Dan

[JAMES4578]

Some fightback from Dan with 4 consecutive games for 5-3, Vashy's definitely faltered though-keep it going!

[Teresa]

Yea a break back followed by a cheeky little break of his own.

[JennieF]

My nerves are shattered.

[Alis]

Hold, Dan, just hold!

[RosieBear]

Fearless second serve :clap:

[Jane]

:yahoo: :yahoo: Third set to Dan

[JennieF]

Yes yes yes yes yes!! Dan the Man! :yahoo: :yahoo:

[RosieBear]

:bravo: Evo

[JerryD]

Super dan!! We'll win it in 5

[Bardot]

Evo 4 Eva!

[Yellowlivi]

YES Dan! We are no where near finished yet :GBflag:

[cloudy]

I hate it when Dan goes for a pee break, it rarely helps him.

[Pam]

YESSSSS!

Come onnnnnn!

[lovetennis]

:knight::knight::knight: go Evoooooo. I feel a Popsy knee massage is imminent

[JAMES4578]

Well done Dan, game on and if goes to 5th surely GB favs-keep it going!

[patlowe]

How ABOUT that!!! Go super Dan!!

[JennieF]

Now................who has the most energy?

[Alis]

:dance::dance::dance::yahoo::yahoo::yahoo::jitterb ug::jitterbug::jitterbug:

[dewster99]

Yes Dan

[jagmad]

My nerves are shattered.

I know. My is all over :wino: the place

[JennieF]

I hate it when Dan goes for a pee break, it rarely helps him.
Tee hee. How do you know? ;)

[Sallydaisy]

Not sure if this will work ... not yet tried to embed a video.
Anyway, it's Hawkeye leaving the room!


British Tennis ‏@BritishTennis (https://twitter.com/BritishTennis) 8m8 minutes ago (https://twitter.com/BritishTennis/status/828321183019958273)




Do you believe? #BackTheBrits (https://twitter.com/hashtag/BackTheBrits?src=hash)



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[lynne]

:laugh::laugh: Hawkeye eating away there on TV....brilliant!!!

[JennieF]

Was that Wardy I just spied?

[roytennisfan]

Can't see it happening

I couldn't but popsical looks like he is tiring, an early break by Dan and .....Cmon Dan

[lovetennis]

:laugh::laugh: Hawkeye eating away there on TV....brilliant!!!

Obviously popped out for food as he knew Dan was not out of this match yet :thumbup:

[patlowe]

Not sure if this will work ... not yet tried to embed a video.
Anyway, it's Hawkeye leaving the room!
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It works!!!

[lynne]

Was that Wardy I just spied?


Wardy was at the Arsenal match yesterday!

[Teresa]

Dan is bouncing around like a spring lamb. He looks like he believes.

[JennieF]

Keep your head up high Dan, keep the footwork going, keep batting those 'I'm not at all done yet' vibes to the other side of the net. You can do this. Popsy will tire.

[jagmad]

some fightback from dan with 4 consecutive games for 5-3, vashy's definitely faltered though-keep it going!

I B E L I E V E:yahoo:

[JAMES4578]

Evo on a roll-breaks at start of 4th!

[lovetennis]

Let's go Evo, let's go. Let's go Evo, let's go :GBflag::GBflag::GBflag::GBflag:

[themass15]

Come on Dan wear him out!

[JennieF]

The Britfans have started making more noise!

[Sallydaisy]

GBR 2-0 in the 4th set ...
Vashy to serve.

[JennieF]

Rats. The serve is back.

[lovetennis]

Servebot's back

[-J-]

funny auld game tennis

[jagmad]

That smile from Dan says it all

[RosieBear]

This is turning in to an unfortunate match. I wish it was more even matched all the way through then, of course, Dan getting the win. But was unfortunate to watch Dan mullered out of a match by big serving and then it will be unfortunate if Pops fades and loses a 2 sets lead at his home venue. Obviously it's come on Dan from me, but not the most enjoyable DC match for me. Let's go Dan! :GBflag:

[Sallydaisy]

Evo 40-0 to deuce
:sofa:

[JennieF]

Methinks: this is a rather stressful way to spend a Sunday evening.

[Sallydaisy]

GBR 3-1.

If Dan wins the 4th Rubber ... the 5th will surely come down to stamina and who's best at 5 setters!

[JennieF]

GBR 3-1.

If Dan wins the 4th Rubber ... the 5th will surely come down to stamina and who's best at 5 setters!
Any ideas who that might be, Sally?

[jagmad]

C-mon Dan Dbl break for ins

[jagmad]

GBR 3-1.

If Dan wins the 4th Rubber ... the 5th will surely come down to stamina and who's best at 5 setters!

Did you mean 4th set?

[-J-]

GBR 3-1.

If Dan wins the 4th Rubber ... the 5th will surely come down to stamina and who's best at 5 setters!
if dan wins the fourth rubber the 5th will be irrelevant :p

[lovetennis]

Popsy getting fatigued?

[Sallydaisy]

Popsy holds for 2-3. GBR still with the one break, can't afford to lose serve now.

[Rosalind]

Come GB supporters keep on being a bit annoying to Popsicle!

[JennieF]

Popsy getting fatigued?

All fingers and toes crossed.

[Alis]

This is turning in to an unfortunate match. I wish it was more even matched all the way through then, of course, Dan getting the win. But was unfortunate to watch Dan mullered out of a match by big serving and then it will be unfortunate if Pops fades and loses a 2 sets lead at his home venue. Obviously it's come on Dan from me, but not the most enjoyable DC match for me. Let's go Dan! :GBflag:

You are just sooooooo nice RB - and I mean that sincerely - I just want Dan to put his foot on the jugular!!!

[Sallydaisy]

Did you mean 4th set?


if dan wins the fourth rubber the 5th will be irrelevant :p

Hands up to a Senior moment ....

:laugh:

[lovetennis]

Maybe not, after that sprint from the chair

[JennieF]

Attaboy! Into the net with you!

[lovetennis]

Arghhhhhh

[jagmad]

Not to the forehand:shrug:

[Alis]

******!!!!!!!

[dewster99]

oh ************

[RosieBear]

Oh xollobs. C'mon Dan :cheer:

[Teresa]

Poo:-(

[-J-]

so many * I expect to see Patrick moore

[JAMES4578]

Dan gave a a bit away at crucial time and Popsy seems rejuvenated, come on!

[RosieBear]

OMG - clutch volley :worship:

[dewster99]

oh Dan come on!

[Jane]

:nailbiter:

[lovetennis]

:phew::phew::phew:

[RosieBear]

Really gutsy hold by Dan :clap:

[Mandiemoo]

.... And I thought watching Andy was bad! Come on Dan, you can do this!

Cmon Evo!

[Alis]

Great save - c'monnnnnn Danny Boy!!!!

[JennieF]

:clap: played like a trooper Dan!

[JAMES4578]

Tense moments, Dan rocking but gutsy hold in the end-come on!

[dewster99]

BIG hold

[JerryD]

Come on dan!!! You can do this!!! Great shot at 40-0

[Mandiemoo]

Instead of having neutral venues, what about a court specification? Might encourage bigger names to play if it was the surface relevant to the season. And this type of court could be outlawed!

Cmon Evo!

[jagmad]

W o w

[JennieF]

❤️ you Dan!

[Alis]

What a return winner - c'mon Dan!!!!!

[Sallydaisy]

Deuce.
:shades:

[Sallydaisy]

Good play by Popsy, Ad Canada.

[JennieF]

Popsy dangerous at the net

[Alis]

A fantastic point - just a pity it didn't go Dan's way!

[Alis]

Just hold, Dan, hold!!!!

[RosieBear]

Agreed - Pops is some volleyer.:sofa: C'mon Dan, hang in :cheer:

[Mandiemoo]

Whatever those pills are Popsy is popping, I want me some of those! Leon earning his salary with pep talk. Come on Dan!

Cmon Evo!

[RosieBear]

Eeek - free game for Pops - can swing at everything...

[Alis]

Instead of having neutral venues, what about a court specification? Might encourage bigger names to play if it was the surface relevant to the season. And this type of court could be outlawed!

Cmon Evo!

Definitely agree that the court should be relevant to the season. Anything else makes no sense at all for the top guys.

[RosieBear]

Dan is such a tough little cookie, bless him.

[Alis]

Great hold from 0-15. Now break Dan.

[JennieF]

:worship: Dan!

[Alis]

Popsy has definitely found his mojo again.

[JennieF]

Definitely agree that the court should be relevant to the season. Anything else makes no sense at all for the top guys.
Tennis on ice? ;)

[patlowe]

One thing is for sure...whatever the outcome of this match, neither player has disgraced himself. Both are playing great tennis. Great match.

[Alis]

What can you do against all those aces? Just hold Dan.

[Sallydaisy]

Aces galore! Dan to serve for a tie-breaker to stay in the match.
:phew:


Mike Dickson ‏@Mike_Dickson_DM (https://twitter.com/Mike_Dickson_DM) 24s24 seconds ago (https://twitter.com/Mike_Dickson_DM/status/828336805116309510)




Dan Evans just served a 135 mph ace, not bad for a bloke his size (assuming accuracy). 5-5 in 4th, very tight.

[JennieF]

:nailbiter:

[Sallydaisy]

Blimey - what a pass!!!
Vashy's out of challenges.
:big grin:

[JennieF]

Well well. Gutsy Dan!

[lovetennis]

TB. Could be tough against Servebot

[RosieBear]

Fantastic from Dan - he refuses to back off, such a scrapper :clap:

[JAMES4578]

Talk about stepping up, so TB to decide 4th-come on Dan!

[JennieF]

This is so t e n s e.

[Pam]

Tb

come onnnnnn!!

[RosieBear]

Pop's volleys are impressive :sofa:

[lovetennis]

C'monnnnnn Evooooo

[JennieF]

Mini break!! Hold on in there SuperDan!!!

[dewster99]

:sofa:

[Pam]

Jamie Baker is driving me crazy being so pro Pospisil!!

[dewster99]

Dan's passing shots aren't great, at least make him play it

[Sallydaisy]

Tie-break for the 4th set, Canada to serve first.

*1-0 Vashy hits a volley winner ...
1-1* Good serve from Dan, VP hits the return out.
1-2* VP hits another shot out.
*2-2 VP serve and volley.
*2-3 mb GBR, Dan must hold now
2-4* Evo holds ... needs another
3-4* Back on serve then ... c'mon Dan, need another break please mate.
*4-4
*5-4 Dan must hold 2 now ...
:sofa:

[Sallydaisy]

Dan holds for 4-6 but Vashy has 2 serves for the match.

[JennieF]

Heart in mouth for Dan

[Jane]

:crying: :crying: :crying: :crying: :crying: :crying: :crying:

[dewster99]

:(

[Sallydaisy]

GSM to Canada.

2-2

All down to Kedders v Shapovalov

[lovetennis]

All down to Kyle then. Sorry for Dan, he playec well

[Bardot]

A pity from 4-2 up at the changeover in the TB. Great match to watch.

[JennieF]

A great match. Huge respect for our Dan who showed such courage and played some great shots.
Now for Kyle the :knight:
It's gonna be a long night.........,

[dewster99]

Dan had chances but Pop played very well. Over to you Kyle. A 17 year old in a deciding rubber surely he's the favourite. This court though

[patlowe]

Wrong outcome but great match. Interesting now?

[Teresa]

Triple rats. Poor Dan he fought like a tiger, but he was playing the equivalent of Murray v SIMON in the QF's at Queens. It's up to Kyle to step up now?

[Alis]

Great match - well done to both guys. Disappointing for Dan but, given the court, I don't think Dan has anything to be sorry for. Over to you Kyle!!!

[Pam]

Poor Dan :sad:

[lynne]

Well you can't say Dan didn't try...heart goes out to him!!....Well played Pospisil!!!

[greatunclebulgaria]

looking on the positive, this will give Kyle the confidence boost he needs

[RosieBear]

:crying::crying::crying: poor Dan. Well played Pops (despite shrill celebration) :clap::clap::clap:

Over to you Kyle - I know you can regroup after Friday's loss and seal the tie. Let's go GB, let's go :GBflag::GBflag:

[jagmad]

Great match - well done to both guys. Disappointing for Dan but, given the court, I don't think Dan has anything to be sorry for. Over to you Kyle!!!

Unless Kyle thinks he's feeling confident I believe Leon would be better playing Dom on this surface.

[JennieF]

The stats are a bit off.

[themass15]

You just have to say too good. Let us see what Kyle can do.

[Sallydaisy]

I suppose the Canadians could send out Daniel Nestor instead of Denis ... and Dom could do some damage as a singles player. Tricky decisions all round.

[Jan]

Popsy's serve the difference there.
No disgrace Dan.
Go Kyle!
:GBflag:

[JAMES4578]

Just a Pity Dan couldn't keep the momentum going at crucial times, for the most part played pretty well but didn't have quite enough to counter Vashy's strong game, a few missed opportunities though. Still became an exciting contest and hard fought contest. Hopefully Kyle can get us over the line!

[Caro]

Proud of how Evo fought back in that match. Gone are the days when he gives up. He played well but Vashy stepped up unfortunately. Very annoying the way he was fist pumping in Dan's face and shrieking like a girl. No sign of the injury he says nearly made him pull out before the match ...

Oh well, onwards. Have to say I'm very nervous about the next match. Really hope Kyle can pull it off, would hate for him to become a Paul-Henri Matthieu .... Court doesn't suit him, low on confidence after Friday, all the pressure on him. If he pulls it off it could be the making of him.

[JennieF]

All's quiet on the Western front. Tension!

[Jane]

Kyle on court - well before the Canadian

[RosieBear]

Here we go Kyle - we're all behind you. You CAN do this :cheer::GBflag: I believe :swingin:

[JennieF]

I hope Dan's enjoying a nice cold bath and rub down and something to eat.

[RosieBear]

Proud of how Evo fought back in that match. Gone are the days when he gives up. He played well but Vashy stepped up unfortunately. Very annoying the way he was fist pumping in Dan's face and shrieking like a girl. No sign of the injury he says nearly made him pull out before the match ...

Oh well, onwards. Have to say I'm very nervous about the next match. Really hope Kyle can pull it off, would hate for him to become a Paul-Henri Matthieu .... Court doesn't suit him, low on confidence after Friday, all the pressure on him. If he pulls it off it could be the making of him.

I know what you mean.....but on the whole I think Kyle is going to grab the opportunity to redeem himself with both hands:peace: I'm really sad for Dan's loss, but in some ways the tie could work out even better - a win a piece would be just dandy :peace:, and do wonders for Kyle. Let's go GB!!

[themass15]

I hope Dan's enjoying a nice cold bath and rub down and something to eat.

I hope he doesn't do anything silly

[dewster99]

Great start from Kyle, the kid is tracking a lot down though. He's quick

[JerryD]

I think dan deserved to get it into a 5th set but as he seemed to be cramping I don't know if he could have taken it from there. Dan was fantastic, he played his heart out and kept fighting to the end. Poppy played really well.

On to the next match, I think Kyle will take this opportunity to shine and get us the win. He is a great player, he has won for us before, he just needs to believe in himself and feel the crowd behind him. We still have this :) come on Kyle!!

[RosieBear]

On to the next match, I think Kyle will take this opportunity to shine and get us the win. He is a great player, he has won for us before, he just needs to believe in himself and feel the crowd behind him. We still have this :) come on Kyle!!

Well said Jerry.:thumbup:

[JennieF]

Denis leaping around like the young springbok he is.

[themass15]

Denis certainly looks the part but can he play it too

[JennieF]

Just looking up Denis' profile. Don't think he's ever played a 5-set match.

[themass15]

Just looking up Denis' profile. Don't think he's ever played a 5-set match.

I am pretty sure they said he hadn't

[dewster99]

Let's go Kyle here we go!

[RosieBear]

Yay - well done Kyle. Hammer down the aces now!

[JAMES4578]

Kyle finding the mark on some returns and breaks for 5-3, Denis misfiring a bit there though!