DAVIS CUP 2018, R1 - GB vs Spain

[RosieBear]

It’s so hard not being there! :sad: Liam is playing so well. Would be great if he could nick a set

Argh, I know :sad::sad: miss it so much. Will definitely try and make next tie now that I'm freer work-wise.

Liam so deserves this set - ARV gone into stonewall mode, blargh - c'mon Liam!!!

[Jane]

Ouch.... tb time...:sofa:

[Jane]

:crying::crying::crying: So sad for Liam - he played so well

[RosieBear]

Well Spain go 1-0 as expected, but certainly not the shellacking it could have been. Liam can be very proud of that debut :clap::clap::clap:

[Caro]

Well Spain go 1-0 as expected, but certainly not the shellacking it could have been. Liam can be very proud of that debut :clap::clap::clap:

Absolutely! Straight sets but it felt much closer than the score suggests. Really good debut from him, he certainly wasn’t overawed

[jaysee]

Such a shame Liam couldn't take a set, he deserved to!

Ugh - Lloydy: "Once Kyle Edmund decided​ not to play...."

[Rosalind]

Such a shame Liam couldn't take a set, he deserved to!

Ugh - Lloydy: "Once Kyle Edmund decided​ not to play...."
I heard this too. Shame on JL
Liam did himself proud. We always knew it would have been a tough ask.

[patlowe]

A really fascinating match. Liam has nothing to regret, he did his very best. So it's game, set and match to Spain in rubber 1, but it's definitely game, set and match to our supporters. Well done everyone. You were brilliant. :clap::clap::clap: I'm sure Liam responded to your support to play at such a high level. Like Caro, I so wish I were there.

[lovetennis]

Very creditable performance from Liam. Shame he didn't nab that 3rd set but hope it shows him he can perform on a big stage and he can build on it. GB supporters putting the Spaniards to shame, you're doing a great job and spotted many of you on TV. Glad the sun is shining for you :GBflag:

[lovetennis]

Wooooo Cam breaks. Well done. Ah here's Jamie Baker in the commie's box, no more JL to put up with. Can Chris Bradnam go for a sunbathe and leave it to Jamie

[RosieBear]

Well done, Cam - he's not afraid to go for his shots, really enjoyed watching him beat Zeballos at Eastbourne last year, his first main tour event. Wasn't phased.

[lovetennis]

Loving Cam - never actually seen him play before, only read about him. He's doing really well, holding it together to lead a top clay-courter 4-2

[Caro]

Loving Cam - never actually seen him play before, only read about him. He's doing really well, holding it together to lead a top clay-courter 4-2

Same here, I’ve not seen him play either .... just been broken now, 2 doubles, what a shame

[lovetennis]

Oh dear the DFs are mounting

[Jane]

First set to Spain - 4-6 :crying:

[Caro]

Aww Cam, you were playing so well! The doubles hurting him now

[JAMES4578]

Cameron really was giving RBA some trouble but a few too many errors at crucial time and spaniard took advantage, come on!

[RosieBear]

Well done, Cam - that gutsy hold should make him feel better. Keep going kid :cheer:

[RosieBear]

Excellent - having lost 7 games in a row, bps for 8th, Cam breaks RBA. Well done lad!

[Jane]

Second set to Spain :crying:

[Alis]

Oh dear! Cammie dropped the first game of the third set - a long, long way back from here.

[patlowe]

Cam has heart. I'll give him that. After being used to playing futures and challengers when there are about 3 people watching, this must be quite an experience for Cam. He must love the backing of the Brit supporters. Can only be positive for him whatever the outcome of this tie.

[Alis]

C'mon, Cammie - keep fighting!

[Alis]

Well played, Cam. In front in this set - keep it going.

[lovetennis]

Well done Cam, got this 3rd set back on track. Could so easily have rolled over and let RBA coast to the win, but no he's still out there fighting :GBflag:

[JAMES4578]

Norrie kept fighting but RBA just more accomplished, Cameron up 2-1 in 3rd though.

[lovetennis]

C'mon Cam BP

[lovetennis]

C'monnnnnnn CAmmmmmm

[lovetennis]

:bravo::jitterbug::jitterbug::GBflag::GBflag: wooohoooo Cam you've got the set

[Jane]

Third set to Cameron - very well done :GBflag::GBflag: :yahoo:

[RosieBear]

Bravo young Cam. Any set taken off a Spaniard on clay is a great achievment, but esp DC away. Brilliant effort for scrapping his way back in :thumbup:

[lynne]

BRAVO!!! Cameron!!!!

[JAMES4578]

Fab play from Cameron to put himself at least in contention, looked like Bautista Agut would've wrapped it up not so long ago!

[lovetennis]

Bravo young Cam. Any set taken off a Spaniard on clay is a great achievment, but esp DC away. Brilliant effort for scrapping his way back in :thumbup:

Spaniards on clay is just a DC nightmare really, so I'm really impressed with the performance of our boys today. Even though they are up against it and inexperienced at this level, they've never looked cowed or overwhelmed. Just gone out there and given it their all. Well done to Leon too

[Caro]

Spaniards on clay is just a DC nightmare really, so I'm really impressed with the performance of our boys today. Even though they are up against it and inexperienced at this level, they've never looked cowed or overwhelmed. Just gone out there and given it their all. Well done to Leon too

Absolutely! Cam playing so well and Leon is the best captain ever

[patlowe]

First real big DC howl just went up here!! :bravo: Fantastic. Today has been no push over for Spain. First match lasted over 2.5 hours and this one going to a 4th. Great entertainment. 'I believe that we will win'.Go supporters!

[RosieBear]

Spaniards on clay is just a DC nightmare really, so I'm really impressed with the performance of our boys today. Even though they are up against it and inexperienced at this level, they've never looked cowed or overwhelmed. Just gone out there and given it their all. Well done to Leon too

Definitely! Was always going to be a baptism of fire for newbies Liam and Cam but they have done themselves and us proud. And yep, no doubt Captain Marvel Leon will be saying exactly the right things to bring out these performances. Just love our team :love: GB forever!! :GBflag::GBflag::GBflag:

[lovetennis]

First real big DC howl just went up here!! :bravo: Fantastic. Today has been no push over for Spain. First match over 2.5 hours and this one going to a 4th. Great entertainment. 'I believe that we will win'.Go supporters!

I actually started chanting "I believe we will win" at one point. Hubby laughing his head off at me :big grin:

[patlowe]

I actually started chanting "I believe we will win" at one point. Hubby laughing his head off at me :big grin:

:laugh:

[lovetennis]

Nice start to the 4th too. Keep on rollin' Cam

[lovetennis]

Woop woop Cam breaks to lead 3-2

[JAMES4578]

Awesome from Cameron, Keep going!

[lovetennis]

Can Cam get the double break?

[RosieBear]

C'mon Cam, he's not getting up on his serve, make him run. And anyone else noticed how un-coordinated the little ball kids are, so funny bless them.

[RosieBear]

Got him!!!! Amazing effort from Cam!! How brilliant is DC even without the big names?!!! Magical event.

[lovetennis]

go go Cam, let's take it to a 5th

[JAMES4578]

Surely going to a 5th, Cameron amazing and resolute in the long rallies !

[Jane]

:yahoo: :yahoo: :yahoo: :GBflag: :GBflag:

Two sets all

[lovetennis]

:GBflag::GBflag::boogie::boogie::boogie::yahoo::ya hoo::yahoo::yahoo::clap::clap::clap:

[RosieBear]

Get in!! RBA not at his best, but Cam playing world class tennis out there. Keep going. Do we believe that he can win?? Of course we do!! Let's go GB, let's go :GBflag::GBflag::GBflag:

[JAMES4578]

Tight game but Cameron handling occasion, so well, hopefully starts well in 5th!

[patlowe]

Well well well!! Would you believe it! If you had told me this morning that I would still be watching tennis at 4.45 I would have thought no! Luckily I was able to change my plans for this afternoon easily. What a reward for the staunch fans who travelled to Spain. Well worth it. And what a way to announce yourself on the big stage a few months after turning pro. This is great stuff.

[lovetennis]

Excellent hold Cam. RBA & Bruguera looking a tiny bit fed up methinks

[JennieF]

I’m enthralled!!!! What a young star! Go go go Cameron! :)

[lovetennis]

Wohooooooo go Cam, gets the break. Nullifies RBA serving first in the set

[KnightOwl]

Loving this. Stunning fight back, and now a break up in the fifth. This is just wonderful to watch!

[lovetennis]

Spanish team looking mighty anxious

[Hawkeye]

Come on Cam, I have to go out at 6!

This is just fantastic.

[RosieBear]

Huuuuge hold, what a battler Cam is.

[Hawkeye]

Great hold!

[Hawkeye]

Oh my days!

[KnightOwl]

Dave is on his way home. Part of me wants Cam to get the insurance break, part of me wants him not to, so Dave might get home in time for the end. Am I a bad person?

[KnightOwl]

Never mind. He got it anyway. Woohoo!! (Sorry Dave)

[RosieBear]

Oh my days!!! All things considered, this would be one of the biggest comebacks in tennis history if he can pull this off. CMON CAM!!!!

[lovetennis]

Don't think you'll miss the end of the match Hawkeye....surely only one game. How amazing is this?:GBflag::GBflag::GBflag::GBflag:

[lovetennis]

Close up of Sally, Kev & Jerry giving it large on "I believe"

[JAMES4578]

Just incredible from Cameron playing fabulous clay court tennis in amazing fightback , let's take it now!

[Jane]

:yahoo::yahoo::yahoo::GBflag::GBflag::GBflag::chee r::cheer::cheer::clap::clap::clap:

[lovetennis]

:yahoo::yahoo::yahoo::yahoo::boogie::boogie::boogi e::boogie::boogie::party::party::party::party:

[lynne]

Well heck who would of thought!!!...WHAT A COMEBACK!!! BRAVO YOUNG CAM!!!!!!:GBflag::GBflag:.......Amazing!!!!

[JennieF]

:dance::dance::dance::bravo::bravo::bravo::GBflag: Oh my oh my oh my!

[RosieBear]

Omg. First pro match on clay, DC debut, first 5 setter, 2 sets down to a Spaniard in Spain. One of greatest wins I've ever seen!!! I knew he wouldn't be phased but wasn't expecting this - Cam Norrie take a bow (you too Leon) :worship::worship::worship: You know Andy will be loving it too. Team GB forever!!!
(wish I'd had a few quid on today's result).

[Josephine]

WOW!

Andy who?

:rolling::rolling::rolling:

OK, I'm kidding!

[JAMES4578]

Awesome win from Cameron Norrie and he certainly take confidence from that moving forward, battle for tie well and truly on even if Kyle does not play. Still immediate task is to move ahead with Jamie/Dom!

[patlowe]

:grouphug: everybody! Isn't this amazing! Words are failing me! What a treat! Makes the doubles as pivotal as ever. Will give Jamie and Dom a big lift. Well done again all you guys in Spain. You really played your part. Great to see some familiar faces.

[lynne]

Andy's tweet ....:GBflag:




That’s one of the most amazing wins/results/upsets I’ve seen in a long time on a tennis court.. Well done to cam norrie and all the team.. Broady was excellent too 🇬🇧🇬🇧:GBflag::GBflag:






:GBflag::GBflag:

[KnightOwl]

Awesome Cam! Dave got home in time to see the last three points :)

[lovetennis]

Isn't DC just fabulous and what an amazing ethos and effort there is in TeamGB. Whatever Leon does, I wish we could bottle it and keep it forever. The belief he has instilled in them is brilliant. Safe to say Cameron Norrie you have arrived in the pro-tennis world.

An additional thought regarding the proposal to drop to best of 3 sets in DC, while I understand where that comes from, what a loss of drama and excitement it would mean......and Cam would have lost today if it was best of 3. DC is all about the excitement, passion, twists & turns and today proved that.

So glad I took the day off to watch today. Go TeamGB :GBflag::GBflag::GBflag:

[Teresa]

Just watching now. I had to walk the dog, so I put it on live pause. Watching from 2:1 up in 5th. I love watching knowing the outcome. Was following on live scores. Have been watching most of the day. Agree Liam did incredible well.

[Alis]

Wow! Wow!! Wow!!! :dance::dance::dance::GBflag::bravo::yahoo::yahoo: :yahoo: What an amazing day of tennis. I thought it would be so one-side - how wrong was I? Many. many congratulations to Cam - he may never, ever have another day like this in his DC career - a fabulous, fabulous win! Well done to Liam too - he fought all the way. :clap::clap::clap: So good to hear the support from the GB fans - they did us proud as always! :bravo::GBflag:

[Josephine]

At this rate Andy won't get in the team once he has recovered - he'll be 3rd ranked British player ;);)

[lovetennis]

Jamie & Dom stand an excellent chance of winning the doubles. I wonder how Kyle's hip is feeling? If we win the dubs, we really are in with a chance of winning the tie. The Spanish must be feeling a bit rattled tonight

[patlowe]

I'm still rooted to the spot. Haven't moved since end of match. Stunned! In a nice way! This feeling reminds me of how I felt when Andy became #1 and James Ward's win in Glasgow all rolled into one.

[Alis]

Isn't DC just fabulous and what an amazing ethos and effort there is in TeamGB. Whatever Leon does, I wish we could bottle it and keep it forever. The belief he has instilled in them is brilliant. Safe to say Cameron Norrie you have arrived in the pro-tennis world.

An additional thought regarding the proposal to drop to best of 3 sets in DC, while I understand where that comes from, what a loss of drama and excitement it would mean......and Cam would have lost today if it was best of 3. DC is all about the excitement, passion, twists & turns and today proved that.

So glad I took the day off to watch today. Go TeamGB :GBflag::GBflag::GBflag:

I absolutely agree about the three sets - I really hope they keep it at best of five. Don't you just love Davis Cup?:GBsmile:

[KnightOwl]

I'm still rooted to the spot. Haven't moved since end of match. Stunned! In a nice way! This feeling reminds me of how I felt when Andy became #1 and James Ward's win in Glasgow all rolled into one.

Rooted to the spot?? I was running round the room ;)

[Rosalind]

I had to go out mid third set. Thought it was all over. Me of little faith. Fantastic. Another star is born!

I would hate DC to go to 3 sets. So what if the top players don't play. More fool them.

[jagmad]

Being able to say that I saw it with my own eyes. I can catogoricaly say without any shadow of a doubt THAT.
There's only one Cameron Norrie.

This must surely be a DC first? ???

The guy was never phased after the 3rd set.
He always believed.
And to his credit it got him through.
With (I like to believe) a little help from all us lot.
;)
Well off to the Irish bar to meet up with everyone Inc the Barmy Army. This is going to be memorable me thinks.
What?
:shelebrate::yak::party::party::party:

[lovetennis]

Being able to say that I saw it with my own eyes. I can catogoricaly say without any shadow of a doubt THAT.
There's only one Cameron Norrie.

This must surely be a DC first? ???

The guy was never phased after the 3rd set.
He always believed.
And to his credit it got him through.
With (I like to believe) a little help from all us lot.
;)
Well off to the Irish bar to meet up with everyone Inc the Barmy Army. This is going to be memorable me thinks.
What?
:shelebrate::yak::party::party::party:

You all did a grand job Jagmad. Enjoy the celebrations

[patlowe]

Glad you have so much to celebrate Pete and glad you are going to an Irish Bar to do it. Enjoy!

[WimbledonWestie]

Just utterly awesome-couldn't get away from work in time to see it but heard the end on car radio. So proud of our team- and supporters. What a great ethos Leon has created. What a bunch of fighters. And so excited to have two days of a guaranteed live tie to watch now!

[Alis]

Amazing - just amazing! I still can't believe it. :cheer::cheer::cheer:

[cazza99]

https://www.daviscup.com/en/news/279265.aspx

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/tennis/42917936

[cazza99]

BBC schedule for Saturday

13:00-15:30, Tennis - Spain v Great Britain, Davis Cup, BBC Two
(13:00-17:00, uninterrupted coverage on Connected TV and online)

[patmoren]

Great match and great atmosphere, can only be Davis Cup.

[harriet]

https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2018/feb/02/tennis-davis-cup-great-britain-spain-cameron-norrie-bautista-agut
report from the Guardian

[Sallydaisy]

Close up of Sally, Kev & Jerry giving it large on "I believe"
Screenshot?
It was FAB today!!!
But some of the jumping up and down was to get warm!

[lovetennis]

Screenshot?
It was FAB today!!!
But some of the jumping up and down was to get warm!

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/live/tennis/42790445?ns_campaign=sport_app_alert
At 07:33:23 watch and rewind to your heart's content :thumbup:
A good shot of the whole forum group in the previous game

Edit: to say just realised you folks over in Marbs won't be able to watch iPlayer while you're over there :facepalm:

[Genbrit]

That was such an awesome match and I was able to watch on Facebook live streamed by British Tennis. Yay!!!!!

Well done to Cameron and all the team. I am still in awe that he managed to do it after being 2 sets down. Thought he wouldn't be able to manage a fifth set as had never played more than 3 but kudos to him.

[suttontennis]

If we win the doubles I wouldnt be surprised to see PCB and Ferrer drafted in for the singles, given that RBA seems to be carrying an injury and ARV wasnt very convincing against Liam.

[Caro]

Oh my goodness .... I still can’t believe that match! Kept waking up last night thinking about the doubles today, soooo exciting!! I hold my hands up, I was NOT expecting that yesterday and I am always so positive. In the 4th set though I really started to believe. Wow, just wow, wow, wow!! Both boys acquitted themselves so well but obviously Cam was outstanding. Has to be the best DC debut by any player ever surely?!

This is why I love DC so much and 5 set tennis. How can anyone not be addicted to that atmosphere and passion? And yet people still say that Andy shouldn’t play. I could never agree with that, another DC title would mean just as much as another GS.

[lovetennis]

Oh my goodness .... I still can’t believe that match! Kept waking up last night thinking about the doubles today, soooo exciting!! I hold my hands up, I was NOT expecting that yesterday and I am always so positive. In the 4th set though I really started to believe. Wow, just wow, wow, wow!! Both boys acquitted themselves so well but obviously Cam was outstanding. Has to be the best DC debut by any player ever surely?!

This is why I love DC so much and 5 set tennis. How can anyone not be addicted to that atmosphere and passion? And yet people still say that Andy shouldn’t play. I could never agree with that, another DC title would mean just as much as another GS.

^^^^^^^ What Caro said :thumbup::thumbup::thumbup::thumbup::thumbup::thum bup::thumbup::thumbup::thumbup:

[WimbledonWestie]

Oh my goodness .... I still can’t believe that match! Kept waking up last night thinking about the doubles today, soooo exciting!! I hold my hands up, I was NOT expecting that yesterday and I am always so positive. In the 4th set though I really started to believe. Wow, just wow, wow, wow!! Both boys acquitted themselves so well but obviously Cam was outstanding. Has to be the best DC debut by any player ever surely?!

This is why I love DC so much and 5 set tennis. How can anyone not be addicted to that atmosphere and passion? And yet people still say that Andy shouldn’t play. I could never agree with that, another DC title would mean just as much as another GS.


Absolutely all of this 100%. Can't wait for the doubles , think I may need to go do some school work to keep myself occupied. Feels like forever since I saw any GB DC tennis. So excited.

[Jane]

All the very best of luck to Jamie and Dom :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup:

[patlowe]

Me too Caro and WW! Everything! I was going to quote Caro and highlight some points, then I realised that it would be the whole post I would be highlighting! You are not alone Caro in not expecting the result yesterday. I don't believe anyone, not even Leon, saw that coming! That made it all the more special and awesome. And DC is the best, simply the best. Look what it brought out of Liam and Cam yesterday. The doubles will definitely be the key today. All the best Jamie and Dom. We are with all the way and you have a grand army of supporters to lift you over the line today. Oh how I wish I were there! Go, everybody, go go go!

[lovetennis]

Nice leggings Jamie :thumbup:

[KnightOwl]

Jamie must have been late up this morning - he still seems to be wearing his pyjamas!

[WimbledonWestie]

Not his best look.

[cazza99]

Where are our forum members sitting in relation to the other blue tshirted fans?

[KnightOwl]

Not sure tbh. I've seen a few but in small shots, so hard to see where they were. I think maybe opposite? Or same area but further down?

[lovetennis]

Where are our forum members sitting in relation to the other blue tshirted fans?

They are sat facing them - directly across from the team bench. AMFF's favourite spot

[KnightOwl]

Yep. You're right. Just seen Maureen & Sally :)

[cazza99]

They are sat facing them - directly across from the team bench. AMFF's favourite spot

Often with away ties they put all of the oposition near each other.

[KnightOwl]

Ok, getting to the business end now guys. Need to get into this!

[Jane]

First set to Spain :crying: 4 - 6

[cazza99]

Lloyds just said a Lloydy. Remarked on how the Spanish team needed a good crowd yesterday and they had been just like it is at home in Britain.

[lovetennis]

C'mon boys. Dom struggling a bit

[Josephine]

Obviously yesterday was a working day in Spain - so not so many people came. I don't suppose Lloyd knows what the working week is. Now full Spanish crowd and very noisy.

Don't see it as anything peculiar.

[JAMES4578]

Not going so well,though had a few mini chances to get back into first-now down 3-1 in 2nd. Hopefully particularly Dom steps up-come on Jamie/Dom! If the spanish had been that enthusiastic more would've taken leave yesterday,though obviously suited GB.

[cazza99]

Obviously yesterday was a working day in Spain - so not so many people came. I don't suppose Lloyd knows what the working week is. Now full Spanish crowd and very noisy.

Don't see it as anything peculiar.
I was commmentating as I felt Lloydy had implied the british crowd were boring at home ties.

[Alis]

Good hold, Jamie - c'mon guys!!!!!

[lovetennis]

There weren't very many empty seats yesterday (or that's how it looked on TV). I think the difference is that the Spanish thought they would waltz through yesterday so didn't bother making much noise, whereas GB supporters are always up for it. The Spaniards have realised they need to up the noise level today

[Alis]

I was commmentating as I felt Lloydy had implied the british crowd were boring at home ties.

I took it that he meant the British crowd sounded like the home crowd yesterday.

[Caro]

I took it that he meant the British crowd sounded like the home crowd yesterday.

Yes, that’s what I thought too. Doubles day is always louder than the Friday, always a great atmosphere

[JAMES4578]

I took it that he meant the British crowd sounded like the home crowd yesterday.

Well that was my take on it but then Lloyd does say some objectionable things at times!

[lovetennis]

Jamie playing well now. Dom still wobbly

[lovetennis]

Good hold Dom - hope that builds his confidence

[Alis]

Well held, Dom - now let's turn this around.

[Caro]

Right you two ... crunch time, GOT TO break here! You can do this ...

[lovetennis]

One more chance to break back. C'mon Dom make some good returns

[lovetennis]

:crying: but c'mon boys you can turn it around :GBflag:

[Caro]

Yikes, not going how we wanted. Such a let down after yesterday but they’ve got to keep believing. They can still do this

[JAMES4578]

Disappointing but by no means over yet, Jamie making some great returns now but Dom still misfiring somewhat-hopefully that changes in set 3. The spaniards were still made to work for the 2nd as could've been more decisive for them. Easy hold from Inglot-come on!

[lovetennis]

Much better service game Dom. Right let's go after the Spaniards' serves

[Teresa]

This is not going to plan. Is Jamie ill? The coms mentioned he looked cold at the start.

[lovetennis]

This is not going to plan. Is Jamie ill? The coms mentioned he looked cold at the start.

No he seems fine. It's Dom who has been struggling

[Alis]

A break and a hold for this set - c'mon!!!!

[Caro]

Better in that last game ... now go after them!!

[Caro]

Yikes that last game was tense! At least guaranteed tie break for us now. Come on guys!

[JAMES4578]

Far better this set but gutsy hold from Jamie there for 6-5 under pressure, Carreno Busta missed opportunity though.

[lovetennis]

:sofa::sofa::sofa:

[JAMES4578]

Spaniards more inspired thus far in TB unfortunately and up 5-1, come on!

[Caro]

Just never got in to the match sadly. Such a let down after yesterday! I thought it would be a LOT closer today

[lovetennis]

Such a shame. Always thought this match was our best chance of getting a rubber on the board, and surprised it was straight sets. Dom just not on top form today especially in the first 2 sets :crying:

[JAMES4578]

What a pity, Jamie/Dom just couldn't find a way to break through in the 3rd and the relatively slow start didn't help. Jamie got going but wasn't best from Dom. Nonetheless Spain were pretty strong throughout and Lopez certainly particularly impressive with Carreno Busta playing his part. Disappointing after euphoria of yesterday, need to see if Kyle will be able to play but an uphill task now.

[Jane]

:crying:

[Alis]

A bit of an anti-climax after yesterday's heroics but the Spaniards were just better today. The tie is still alive though - who knows, we could have more heroics tomorrow.

[KnightOwl]

Just didn't play well enough, to be frank. Shame. We needed this one.

[Teresa]

A shame, but they were beaten by the better players on the day.

[patlowe]

That was tense! Not to be but I guess we never expected we were going to win this tie anyway, so it's still looking like the play-off in September. Nonetheless in true DC style, we have had great entertainment this weekend with more to come tomorrow.

[Alis]

It is a pity because Jamie hasn't been playing well recently and could have done with a good win here to boost his confidence. For whatever reason Dom just didn't come to the party until the latter stages. It does make you realise just how much Andy has contributed to the doubles in recent years.

[suttontennis]

Lloyds just said a Lloydy. Remarked on how the Spanish team needed a good crowd yesterday and they had been just like it is at home in Britain.

Think he meant that the gb fans were making more noise than the spanish, as if the tie was being played in britain.

[suttontennis]

Clay doesnt suit dom's game, it neutralises his power somewhat, but he didnt have his a game with him. Lopez hardly dropped a point on serve. He could even play singles if required tomorrow.

[Hawkeye]

Interesting to see how Leon will try to rejig things to try and turn this around.

[lovetennis]

Stu Fraser just tweeted a pic of Kyle practising now - so his participation must be under consideration

[lovetennis]

Fraser saying if Kyle plays the 1st match, Cam can't replace Liam in the 5th match. If he is fit to play Leon has got a bit of a dilemma

[Linda]

And Ferru is certainly going to play tomorrow - we watched him have a good practice today :sofa:

[Julie80]

Norrie vs Ramos vinolas confirmed as first match. Hoping the cold windy weather won’t suit the Spaniards!!

[lovetennis]

Crowd looking a bit sparse - should help our supporters

[lovetennis]

Nice shot of AMFF early on

[Hawkeye]

Cam Norrie broken in the first game. Long way to go though.

[Hawkeye]

And in the third. AR-V looks like he means business.

[lovetennis]

That doubles loss is really starting to hurt. C'mon Cam

[lovetennis]

Roy and his flag make an appearance :GBflag:

[Reef]

Poor young Cam must be knackered...

[JAMES4578]

First positive sign as Cameron breaks back for 2-4, come on! To be fair whilst slow start Ramos Vinolas was in far better form from opening singles.

[lovetennis]

Aw shame Cam gave the double break back, but at least showing RV he is still in the match. This set's pretty much gone but keep it up for the 2nd

[lovetennis]

RV have a wobble?

[lovetennis]

AMFF getting lots of screentime now

[JAMES4578]

RV opened the door but Cameron impressing, come on!

[lovetennis]

:thumbup: well done Cam. Still in the set. RV not great in that game

[lovetennis]

Even if he loses this set, this is now a match and RV knows it too. Amazing rally there

[JAMES4578]

How great was Cameron there under pressure, holds for 4-5!

[lovetennis]

Come onnnnnn Cammmmmmm

[JAMES4578]

Amazing Cameron possibly with ascendancy in this set, come on!

[RosieBear]

Whatever happens in this tie, can be no doubt a star is born in Cam Norrie, incredible heart, think he's brilliant :love:

[RosieBear]

Gah. Right back at him, Cam! :GBflag:

[lovetennis]

Yikes, such a shame after getting back to 5-5. C'mon Cam you'll just have to break again to get the TB

[JAMES4578]

Not great game but RV stepped up,however set not over yet!

[lovetennis]

2 BPs. c'mon

[Jane]

WOW - tb time :sofa:

[JAMES4578]

Rv a bit shaky and it is TB, come on!

[RosieBear]

Cam's in his head big time!! Let's go! Have this breaker lad!! :GBflag:

[lovetennis]

Go Cam, you're under his skin

[lovetennis]

RV looks like he wants to be elsewhere at the change of ends

[RosieBear]

Ach, shame but long way to go and we all know that Cam's head won't go down. Let's go GB! :GBflag:

[Jane]

:sad:

[lovetennis]

Arggh so close, just a few shots that Cam over-hit by a small margin. Keep going Cam, you're right in this match :GBflag::GBflag:

[Teresa]

Rats. Was following on live scores and hoping he would take it. Onwards.

[patlowe]

Win or lose this tie, this DC has turned out to be really exciting. Saw lots of shots of our group: Maud, Liz, Roy. Camera doesn't stay long enough to see everyone. You're doing a great job everyone. Come on Cam! Go!

[JAMES4578]

A pity as Cameron erred at crucial stage, however got to believe he is very much in the match.

[patlowe]

Welcome to the commentary box Jamie Baker.

[lovetennis]

Come onnnn Cam BP

[JAMES4578]

Cameron with 1st break of 2nd for 3-2, great stuff!

[lovetennis]

:dance::dance: go Cam, now back it up with a nice hold

[lovetennis]

Cam doing brilliantly now :clap:

[JAMES4578]

Cameron bossing at this point, will serve for 2nd!

[RosieBear]

This kid is something else, Spaniards don't know what's hitting them :laugh:

[lovetennis]

Double break? Of course Cam obliges :cheer::cheer:

[lovetennis]

This kid is something else, Spaniards don't know what's hitting them :laugh:

I think they underestimated our team big time

[JennieF]

A m a z i n g !!!!

[Jane]

WOW - brilliant - one set all:yahoo::yahoo::yahoo::GBflag::GBflag::GBflag:

[JennieF]

:GBflag::GBflag::GBflag::party:

[lovetennis]

:GBflag::GBflag::GBflag::dance::dance::jitterbug:: jitterbug:

[JAMES4578]

Such a comprehensive set for Cameron, hopefully he cam keep it going and be ready for any spanish revival!

[patlowe]

There are no words...astonishing, simply astonishing.:GBflag:

[WimbledonWestie]

I think they underestimated our team big time

Totally! They didn't factor in True Brit Grit!

[RosieBear]

I think they underestimated our team big time

Defo. And tbh, while everyone has been surprised by GB there's no room for complacency in pro sport, so Spanish shouldn't really be as taken aback as they seem to be. Serves them right. Keep hammering away, Cam!

[lovetennis]

Defo. And tbh, while everyone has been surprised by GB there's no room for complacency in pro sport, so Spanish shouldn't really be as taken aback as they seem to be. Serves them right. Keep hammering away, Cam!

Yep, think we have all been pleasantly surprised by our team, but as you say the other team should treat every match like the opposition can hurt them

[lovetennis]

Ouch, c'mon Cam break back

[JAMES4578]

Disappointing as RV Breaks for 2-0, however may not be decisive-come on!

[Hawkeye]

Lloydy in the commentary box, things don't go so well. Take note Beeb!

[Teresa]

Mr Norrie reminds me of a Jack Russell, continually getting into scraps with bigger, more streetwise dogs, but hanging in there. Keep going lad.

[JAMES4578]

Terrific as Cameron finds way to break back, keep going!

[Rosalind]

It's incredible. He deserves to win. Don't know what else to say. What a star

[lovetennis]

RV just can't put this away. Right Cam hold this time, didn't manage it last time you broke back but you can do it

[patlowe]

Cam vs Ram! What a match!!

[Teresa]

I wonder if this match will break a record for the number of breaks of serve......!!!

[lovetennis]

What a game, go Cam :GBflag: Maureen's got the big flag out

[Alis]

Quite, quite astonishing!!!

[cazza99]

They are keeping this match on BBC2 for a bit longer than scheduled.

[lovetennis]

TB time. C'mon Cammmm

[Jane]

tb time :sofa:

[Teresa]

I think I will have to hide.

[JAMES4578]

Great effort from Norrie, hopefully can take breaker! Spain mb up at 2-1, come on!

[lovetennis]

Spanish getting rattled about the calls

[Jane]

Lost the third set. but trying so hard :crying::crying:

[RosieBear]

Tennis is such a funny and cruel game - Cam's won more games but ARV goes 2 sets up. But still all to play for, go on Cam!

[Teresa]

Double if not tripple rats. The lad needs to practice his tiebreaks.

[JAMES4578]

oh no , looked good when cameron came back for 4 all but didn't go to plan in last few points-still if keeps fighting RV should feel more pressure.

[Alis]

What a pity but still all to play for.

[RosieBear]

Double if not tripple rats. The lad needs to practice his tiebreaks.

Yip rats. But how does one practice a tiebreak though? :confused:

[lovetennis]

Think experience is a great advantage in TBs. Cam is doing us proud though. So many positives for TeamGB even if we lose this match. Not over yet though if Cam's got anything to say about it

[JAMES4578]

Yip rats. But how does one practice a tiebreak though? :confused:

Only by playing more of them I think!

[Alis]

Rats! Not the start he wanted but he'll keep fighting I'm sure.

[RosieBear]

Only by playing more of them I think!

Agree! As lovetennis says, will come with match experience, the odd decisive points will go Cam's way in future :)

[JAMES4578]

2-0 Spain, Cameron needs to try and fight back again! However whatever happens it's been a tremendous DC debut!

[RosieBear]

Even ARV clapping that one! Well done Cam

[patlowe]

Well Spain have had to work very hard to get to this point. All credit to team GB.

[JAMES4578]

Very difficult to come back from 5-1 deficit here but Ramos Vinolas certainly had to work very hard to get to this point.

[WimbledonWestie]

Totally. Huge step up from the France tie last year. Excited for the future prospects of our team. In mean time shall hope for home play off tie to roar our boys into keeping their world group place

[RosieBear]

Literally a couple of points in a couple of breakers making the difference today - will change with experience. Another absolutely fabulous effort from Cam even though he couldn't get the win today.:clap::clap::clap: Really proud of our team :GBflag::GBflag: So exciting to think that in 5 years or so, when Andy's thinking about retiring, Cam and Kyle will be 27 and 28 years old respectively and really coming into their own. So much to look forward to :thumbup:

[lovetennis]

So proud of TeamGB, who would have thought it would be this close? And we have a new DC star in our team. :GBflag::GBflag::GBflag::GBflag::GBflag:


Hope we get a home tie in Sept. I guess we have to wait until April to know who we play

[patlowe]

Another great DC weekend despite the result. One to remember. Plenty of room for optimism for the future.

[dewster99]

Wasn’t expecting anything from this tie except maybe the doubles. Cam and Liam have done brilliantly, unfortunately now I feel this was a missed opportunity. 1-1 after the first day and Inglot didn’t start playing til it was too late. Really we should be going to a 5th rubber potentially with Kyle.

For the future though we have a brilliant squad now. Broady obviously a good doubles player as well. We’ve got the best doubles player in the world (in my opinion) in Jamie, Andy coming back, Kyle who’s just made a slam semi and is now top 30, looking at Cam he looks top 50 at least and a great big match performer and last but not least broady who is coming up as well

[JAMES4578]

Certainly proud of Cameron and a great effort from team Gb, indeed a few points were key and amazing how well Norrie played and tactical awareness was really impressive with so little experience on clay courts. By taking positives future could well be bright, again just a pity doubles didn't go the way we hoped.

[HoopGirl]

Great match and what a debut from Cameron!
He is a really exciting player who's just coming into his own.
Exciting times maybe for Team GB - who knows what might happen if Andy rejoins the squat and there's all this talent!
What a great conundrum for Leon!

[Teresa]

A shame, but it looks like he ran out of puff, (not surprisingly). However I suspect he will be a DC stalwart for many years to come.

[lovetennis]

Wasn’t expecting anything from this tie except maybe the doubles. Cam and Liam have done brilliantly, unfortunately now I feel this was a missed opportunity. 1-1 after the first day and Inglot didn’t start playing til it was too late. Really we should be going to a 5th rubber potentially with Kyle.

For the future though we have a brilliant squad now. Broady obviously a good doubles player as well. We’ve got the best doubles player in the world (in my opinion) in Jamie, Andy coming back, Kyle who’s just made a slam semi and is now top 30, looking at Cam he looks top 50 at least and a great big match performer and last but not least broady who is coming up as well

Ironic isn't it. Before the tie started I thought the dubs was our best chance of a point and the dubs often turns out to be the best match of the tie, but it actually turned out to be the most disappointing match both from the result itself and the match-play.

[lovetennis]

May as well start the speculation early...the Emirates Arena is free in Sept

[Hawkeye]

Speaking of which, I've created a thread in Coaches Corner for the play-offs.

http://www.andymurrayfanforum.com/forums/showthread.php?3246-Davis-Cup-2018-World-Group-Play-offs-Support-thread-Speculation-travels-info-etc

Can we please reserve this thread for reaction to the Spain tie from here on in? Ta.