Davis Cup Final 2022 ... somewhere over the rainbow 22-27 Nov

[Sallydaisy]

Bumping this up because there appears to be some intrigue ...

Stuart Fraser@stu_fraser· (https://twitter.com/stu_fraser)18m (https://twitter.com/stu_fraser/status/1466454851009892353)
Interesting development on the Davis Cup front. The scheduled announcement of the new host on Sunday (expected to be Abu Dhabi) has suddenly been cancelled.

[Sallydaisy]

Somewhere over the rainbow ... on another planet ... far far away ...

The announcement about the announcement didn't happen.

But there might yet be a Davis Cup event and Final sometime next year 2022
with top level Qualifying in March and the Final in November.
Although apparently the title World Cup of Tennis has been mentioned.
:facepalm:

Plenty to discuss that's for sure.
:lol:

[Hawkeye]

Unless we get a wild card?
I was wrong ever to doubt the great Winnie...

GB receive a wild card straight to next year's Finals.

[exislander]

I was wrong ever to doubt the great Winnie...

GB receive a wild card straight to next year's Finals.

Well, I am a little surprised GB were given a wild card again but on rankings they are one of the strongest teams.

[Sallydaisy]

I was wrong ever to doubt the great Winnie...

GB receive a wild card straight to next year's Finals.
And there was me hoping for a holiday in Ecuador ...
:rolling:

Here's the Qualifying sheet for March 2022.
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FF2F_xsWUAQCntv?format=jpg&name=small

[Sallydaisy]

Well, I am a little surprised GB were given a wild card again but on rankings they are one of the strongest teams.
It's been met with some queries on Twitter:

Tumaini Carayol@tumcarayol· (https://twitter.com/tumcarayol)35m (https://twitter.com/tumcarayol/status/1467476996745748485)
Great Britain, a nation that really doesn't need any more help in tennis, receiving a second Davis Cup wildcard in three years is extremely questionable. Not to mention the fact that it is now the only chance for them to play Davis Cup at home


Mike Dickson@Mike_Dickson_DM· (https://twitter.com/Mike_Dickson_DM)36m (https://twitter.com/Mike_Dickson_DM/status/1467477135170363394)
Not quite sure why GB have got a wildcard into next year's Davis Cup finals ahead of Spain, for instance.

[Sallydaisy]

The scheduled press briefing to confirm Abu Dhabi was cancelled.

Stuart Fraser@stu_fraser· (https://twitter.com/stu_fraser)Dec 2 (https://twitter.com/stu_fraser/status/1466454851009892353)
Monday 29th Nov: "ITF & Kosmos are pleased to invite you to the official announcement of the next host city of the Davis Cup Finals [on Sunday]"
Thursday 2nd Dec: Interesting development on the Davis Cup front. The scheduled announcement of the new host on Sunday (expected to be Abu Dhabi) has suddenly been cancelled. Told that a virtual announcement of the new Davis Cup host is now going ahead on Sunday afternoon. Organisers say that the original in-person media event was cancelled for Covid reasons.
Sunday 5th Dec: Organisers say they have a "preferred option" but won't give details on location as negotiations are... erm... ongoing

Latest update as of 14.00, Sunday 5th December 2021 (from Enrico Maria Riva)

Davis Cup Finals 2022: 4 cities to host Group Stage. Locations still TBC. Bidding process to start in January. Announcement expected in March. Neutral venue for Knockout Stage. Still TBC. “There is a preferred option that we are negotiating, announcement in next few weeks”

So, who knows where it'll be, it is an utter shambles.

[exislander]

"The LTA is understood to be keen to host one of November's group stages in the UK. The bidding process will formally be launched on 15 December." from latest BBC here https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/tennis/59534494 so maybe some hope of "home" matches??

[Sallydaisy]

"The LTA is understood to be keen to host one of November's group stages in the UK. The bidding process will formally be launched on 15 December." from latest BBC here https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/tennis/59534494 so maybe some hope of "home" matches??
Well that explains the WC for GBR then doesn't it ... will Serbia also be hosting a group stage since they received a WC also?

What a mess ........
:sad:

[Sallydaisy]

:lol:
@WallaceEMann· (https://twitter.com/WallaceEMann)1m (https://twitter.com[/email]/WallaceEMann/status/1467502558579154951)

Replying to@russellcfuller (https://twitter.com/russellcfuller) Have any former [tennis] players tried to ruin (even further) the Champions League as tennis’ revenge?

Russell Fuller@russellcfuller (https://twitter.com/russellcfuller)17m (https://twitter.com/russellcfuller/status/1467498939222048772)
The very latest on the two continent, 16 team, 12 day Davis Cup Finals - which will be the way of things from 2022

[Sallydaisy]

Per Simon Briggs (https://twitter.com/simonrbriggs)
"Car crash of a press conference from ITF's Haggerty and Kosmos's Rojas. Next year's host city for DC QFs, SFs and F cannot be named yet - despite the world's media being promised an unveiling as recently as Mon.
But it's not because of any opposition to Abu Dhabi, oh no..."

Reply from Stu Fraser (https://twitter.com/stu_fraser)
"Can’t say I’m confident about the Davis Cup’s future after that cagey and awkward half hour. Also, much made by organisers of this “World Cup of Tennis” tag line but today’s final not even deemed worthy by Eurosport of a slot on their two main channels on Sky (online only)."

[Stell]

I don't see why they just can't announce that they're going back to the old way. They've only had problems since it changed.

[banskogirl]

I don't see why they just can't announce that they're going back to the old way. They've only had problems since it changed.

Well that would be a nice Christmas present!

[JAMES4578]

I don't see why they just can't announce that they're going back to the old way. They've only had problems since it changed.


Well that would be a nice Christmas present!

Not going to hapen though, even if it is pretty chaotic right now!

[Sallydaisy]

:hmm:

enrico maria riva@enricomariariva·2m (https://twitter.com/enricomariariva)


Italy is bidding to host the Davis Cup finals for the next 5 years

[RosieBear]

:hmm:

I could live with this. Sadly it's never going to revert to the good old days of Davis Cup proper, so if one country is going to get it then there's far worse options than doable Bella Italia. Not sure I like their chances though, now Turin has ATP finals.

[Hawkeye]

I think there's a determination to take it outside of Europe.

[patmoren]

Oh to go back to the real Davis Cup Competition!!!

[Stell]

I hope not, Hawkeye. How about the LTA bidding for it for the next five years? I still remember the 02 Arena in Greenwich was sold out every year, when the ATP Finals were there. I should think at least some of us could turn up to watch it.

[cazza99]

Qualifiers are a few posts up.

World Group 1 - https://www.daviscup.com/en/draws-results/world-group-i/2022.aspx

World Group 2 - https://www.daviscup.com/en/draws-results/world-group-ii/2022.aspx

[Hawkeye]

1487

[exislander]

Oh wow! I had been hoping for GB to host one group but did not dare to hope it would be Glasgow! That is brilliant news - for some of us at least.

[suttontennis]

Hopefully its the Emirates. I've contacted a few B&B in the area.

[Hawkeye]

It's absolutely certain to be. Cheap and available at relatively short notice.

[cazza99]

Hopefully its the Emirates. I've contacted a few B&B in the area.

It is the Emirates - https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/tennis/60782124

[exislander]

The draw for the group stage was to be Thursday 31 March. This is postponed to Tuesday 26th April. No reason given for the delay so I am wondering if they are waiting to confirm a location for the final stage in November.
Teams are currently placed in 4 "Pots" with the 4 seeds in Pot 1. Pot 2 has Germany Canada Italy and GB. The only definite info I can work out is that each host country will be in a different group (as you would expect) and each of four seeds will be in a different group. From this Canada must go in Spain's group and the seed in GB's group will be one of Croatia, France and USA.

[themass15]

Single session tickets to those who have registered go on sale 10 am on 6th April

[exislander]

Single session tickets to those who have registered go on sale 10 am on 6th April

Is this for September? Where did you see this? How can they sell session tickets when the groups are not drawn yet?

Edit - Sorry, just realised this must be for the World Group 1 and 2 ties so not the Finals groups where GB will be.

[themass15]

Is this for September? Where did you see this? How can they sell session tickets when the groups are not drawn yet?

Edit - Sorry, just realised this must be for the World Group 1 and 2 ties so not the Finals groups where GB will be.
I meant to post it under Laver Cup!

[exislander]

Latest news is Malaga will be the venue for the finals in November. As Malaga was a host city for a group stage in September bidding is now under way to replace it so Spain may or may not be a host nation for a group.

[exislander]

Now we know the composition of the groups. In September in Glasgow will be USA, GB, Kazakhstan and Netherlands. The top 2 go forward to quarter finals in Malaga in November.

[Sallydaisy]

GBR Team announced:

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FaLxAZ5WQAEhb6k?format=jpg&name=small

[suttontennis]

BBC website talks of another player being added. We are almost spoiled for choice. I'd pick Neal as the other player, Leon can have then say to Dan & Cam 'it's time for you to live up to your rankings on the DC stage' and kept Andy for the doubles with Joe or Neal. He's then got Andy up his sleeve for the singles in case of injury or one of them doesn't have a good start. If Andy plays a singles then bring in the other doubles specialist, or even play Dan as he's doing well on that front, and he's got good hands.

[Hawkeye]

The cynical among us :pirate: might think that Andy has only been added to sell tickets.

[exislander]

I will be surprised if Leon does not pick Neal who is now up to number 3 in the world doubles ranking and who has had some success partnering Dan quite recently.

[Caro]

He might still pick Jack. Joe and Neal play on the same side don’t they? So don’t play well together, although as exislander says, Neal and Dan played well together. But Andy or Dan both good dubs players and either could potentially partner Joe. We will see ….

[exislander]

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/tennis/62811875

So the fifth and final team member is Neal - I guess the injury to Jack made it an easier decision for Leon anyway.

[Stell]

I've just done a live chat with Ciaran at the BBC and he wishes the BBC could show it, instead of Eurosport. So, I won't be able to watch it.

[goldfish]

I've just done a live chat with Ciaran at the BBC and he wishes the BBC could show it, instead of Eurosport. So, I won't be able to watch it.

Eurosport Player is only £6.99 for a month - cheaper than the cinema for only 1 film compared with the whole of the Davis Cup tie then cancel before the next payment is due.

[Stell]

I've got to go and see the dentist, again, next week. Her receptionist hinted at next Wednesday and then told me, she would have to contact everyone who has an appointment and see if they'll be willing to either move their appointment or to cancel it. I don't know what time we'll be playing and I could be with the dentist at the same time.

[themass15]

According to Mike Dickson (Daily Mail) LTA has confirmed the tie will go ahead. If the funeral falls on a day of play, there will be no play that day.

https://www.lta.org.uk/fan-zone/davis-cup/news/statement-on-the-davis-cup-group-stage-to-be-hosted-in-glasgow-13-18-september/

[Sallydaisy]

Statement from the LTA:

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FcOo0W0X0AEEScC?format=jpg&name=small

[suttontennis]

Fortunately all signs are pointing towards the Funeral being on Monday 19th. If it is planned for Sunday 18th that means GB's final match would be delayed, possibly until the Monday.

[cazza99]

Confirmed that the funeral is Monday 19th.

[cazza99]

Does anyone know who is televising this? Seen somewhere it is BBC but nothing in Radio Times

[goldfish]

Does anyone know who is televising this? Seen somewhere it is BBC but nothing in Radio Times

It’s on discovery+ I think

[goldfish]

Can anyone remember what the rules are re bringing food and drink into the Emirates Arena? Can’t find anything on the arena/LTA or Davis Cup websites.

[exislander]

Can anyone remember what the rules are re bringing food and drink into the Emirates Arena? Can’t find anything on the arena/LTA or Davis Cup websites.

Try looking here https://www.lta.org.uk/fan-zone/gb-teams/davis-cup/visitor-information/
It looks like food and soft drinks can be take in but no glass bottles, cans or alcohol.

[exislander]

Does anyone know who is televising this? Seen somewhere it is BBC but nothing in Radio Times

Last minute as usual - or did someone forget to arrange this?

"How to watch the Davis Cup Finals group stage 2022?

Details on live streaming of the Davis Cup Finals group stage in Glasgow will be announced on Tuesday 13 September."

This has just gone on the LTA preview section........

[supergran]

Free ticket for Sunday 18th. I'm unable to go. Anyone interested please get in touch with Caro as she has my ticket.

[andyfer]

Looks like BBC are live-streaming the USA tie. Hopefully will have the other matches also.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/live/tennis/62890731

[exislander]

Kazhakstan have just lost 1-2 to Netherlands. 11.30.pm finish.

[Rosalind]

Is any one else in the Premier Inn St Enoch Square?

[themass15]

Tommy Paul v Dan Evans
Taylor Fritz v Cam Norrie
Sock/Ram v Andy/Joe

[Sallydaisy]

Tommy Paul took the first set 6-4 against Evo

[Stell]

One set all.

[patlowe]

The Brits and the lob!! What a way to break!! Well done Evo.

[Stell]

Evans loses 4 - 6, 6 - 4, 4 - 6.

[JAMES4578]

Tight match but somewhat frustrating after Dan broke back , proved tough recovering from 0-40. oh well let's up Cameron levels now.

[patlowe]

It was a great match, just sorry it didn't go Dan's way. He fought his heart out.

[Stell]

I can only hope Norrie plays a lot better in the second set than the way he's playing at the moment. He's much better than this.

[banskogirl]

Oh dear......not great so far!

[HoopGirl]

Oh dear this is grim - and surprising to be honest!

[Stell]

Yeah! Norrie wins the second set.

[patlowe]

Great stuff, Cam!

[JAMES4578]

was looking dicey for a while (with the early lead in the 2nd wiped out) However Cameron turned it on when it mattered and Fritz did not have a great Breaker, come on!

[Stell]

That's the Cameron we know.

[JAMES4578]

Norrie certainly turned that around with true grit, well done! Fritz outplayed him early on but could not press home the advantage. Cameron could not serve it out the first time but would not be denied,great stuff!

[Stell]

A brilliant start to the best doubles pairing on the court.

[Sallydaisy]

Well done to Cameron for notching up that win for GBR. Shame about Dan ...

Andy and Joe are 3-1 up and it was so very nearly 4-0!!!
They're serving next.

[Stell]

Damn!! 3 - 3.

[Stell]

YES!!! Andy screams with delight as we win the first set 7 - 5.

[patlowe]

This doubles match is enthralling. Really wish I could be there!

[JAMES4578]

Yes an entertaining match, Ram/Sock though have broken and will try and serve 2nd out- come on Joe and Andy!

[Stell]

Ram and Sock win the second set 6 - 4.

[banskogirl]

Come on Andy and Joe, please don’t lose this now!

[banskogirl]

Do we think this whole match will be available on iplayer tomorrow or only up to 10 pm? I’m afraid to leave it but I don’t want to set myself back by getting wrecked!

Although it would be a first if I could sleep while Andy is playing anyway!

[Stell]

One game away from victory!!

[JAMES4578]

Now Ram/Sock break for 6-5, come on guys!

[Stell]

Entertaining, but the wrong pairing won it.

[JAMES4578]

Not much in it but USA step up winning 7-5 in 3rd, a late finish! Disappointing but some great tennis from the GB team.

[banskogirl]

A great match :cheer:

Just not the result we wanted :hug:

[HoopGirl]

Just seen the results - what a surprise - GB looked like they were going to take it when I headed to bed second set.
Very high quality match

[Rosalind]

I was there but left before end as last train was at 11.30 back into town. Station woefully inadequate for such an event. And starting so late was a joke. Rant over but not impressed.

[suttontennis]

I gave up around midnight, been up since 5am. Got back to the b+b in time to watch the ending online.Sock + Ram just too powerful on these slow courts. Shame that so many people left towards the end. Why start the matches so late ?

[Elizabeth]

We had to leave early but I watched the third set of the doubles match when I got home. I thought Andy played really well and Joe maybe not quite so good at times.

[themass15]

I gave up around midnight, been up since 5am. Got back to the b+b in time to watch the ending online.Sock + Ram just too powerful on these slow courts. Shame that so many people left towards the end. Why start the matches so late ?

I wonder yesterday if the start time was intentional given what was happening in London

[Sallydaisy]

I wonder yesterday if the start time was intentional given what was happening in London
The start times were set several weeks before the Queen passed away so no connection to her funeral events whatsoever.

[suttontennis]

I wonder yesterday if the start time was intentional given what was happening in London
I wonder if they are set for the Indian tv schedules, if that is where sponsorship money is coming from?

[Stell]

Ever since it was changed, they've had a rethink. I wonder if they'll have another one, but change the time the first matches start.

[Stell]

It seems the BBC will be showing our match against the Netherlands, tomorrow, on their website.

[HoopGirl]

What time do they start play today?

[Jane]

What time do they start play today?

3.00pm

[HoopGirl]

3.00pm

Thanks Jane!

[Stell]

As we've never lost to the Netherlands, I'm very confident we should win this tie easily.

[Stell]

Evans smiles as he wins 6 - 4, 6 - 4 against Griekspoor.

[patlowe]

Dan, as entertaining as ever, gets us the 1st match. Great start.

[JAMES4578]

Dan in impressve form, a few tight moments but did not let Griekspoor find a way back.

[Stell]

I'm hoping Norrie can win the next two sets and the match.

[Sallydaisy]

Cam yet to find his form ... the Dutch took the first set 6'4 and broke in the 1st game of the 2nd set. Cam now serving at *0-2

[Stell]

Now hoping Joe and Andy can win.

[patlowe]

Cam not getting the chance to find his form, BVDZ is giving him nothing and making very few errors. Looking like it's all going to be down to the doubles, as per.

[JAMES4578]

Van De Zandschulp just outplaying cameron , with double break at 5-2 comeback chance limited this time.

Netherlands take it 6-4,6-2. Let's hope for more joy in the Doubles!

[themass15]

Really uphill battle now. Didn't see that coming. A lot of people on Facebook saying they think Joe should be playing with Neal.

[banskogirl]

A lot of people on Facebook saying they think Joe should be playing with Neal.

Well they’re not Leon!

Let’s prove them wrong Andy!

[Stell]

Wow!! What a start.

[JAMES4578]

Going well thus far, Joe/Andy up 4-2!

[themass15]

Not any more, honours even

[Stell]

Hoping for not deja vue, when it looked like we would win the first set and Ram and Sock came back to win it.

[Stell]

Joe and Andy are better than that and I hope we'll win the next two sets.

[JAMES4578]

Went awry there with GB not winning single point in Breaker, Netherlands though on song!

[HoopGirl]

Oh boy - the Netherlands team are on fire!
Need to turn this around quickly!

[Teresa]

This is not going well. How much we miss a fully fit AM.

[Sallydaisy]

:sofa:

[patlowe]

This is not a relaxing watch. The fans are doing their very best to try and keep our boys in the match.

[Sallydaisy]

Yay! Just saw Aimee and Winnie cheering!!!
:GBflag:
Others too but camera was too quick to note who.

[Teresa]

By gum, they have nabbed the second set in the tie break. All to play for.

[Stell]

Bedlam erupts. No wonder we love tie breaks.

[Sallydaisy]

1 set all, what a match this is!!!!!
:GBflag::GBflag:

[patlowe]

Davis Cup doubles at it's very best. :GBflag::GBflag::GBflag::GBflag::GBflag:

[HoopGirl]

Goodness me - amazing match, amazing tennis!

[JAMES4578]

Living dangerously at times but some great shot making in the end to take it into 3rd, hopefully Joe/Andy keep the momentum going!

[Teresa]

Oh dear the Dutch have broken Salisbury. All they have to do now is serve it out.

:-(

[Teresa]

Which they do to love. The Dutch win.

[Stell]

Disappointed. Just hope we can do better next year.

[clancy]

Harsh. The Dutch played extremely well without any let up.

[patlowe]

That was a brilliant match. Only thing that wasn't brilliant was the result. So sad for the team.

[JAMES4578]

Great fight and very entertaining match but the end result somewhat frustrating. The Dutch certainly were tough but GB had their chance in the 3rd. Disappointing to exit at this stage.

[suttontennis]

Firstly, GB were beaten by a much stronger pair in the vfoubles. K&M were able to nullify (for the most part) Andy's strength on the return by good service placement and intercepting. We haven't seen the best of Joe so far, I think the slow surface doesnt help, his timing on the return seemed off and his lack of power on the serve has been noticeable. I also feel Andy and Joe haven't really gelled so far, at times Andy has been carrying a nervous looking Joe. V disappointed with Dom yesterday, his game I so one dimensional, after the opening couple of games VDZ was in complete control. Finally, the lack of numbers in the Barmy Army meant they were rather quiet at times, thankfully the more 'senior' supporters more than contributed towards the support

[RosieBear]

I think Joe feels intimidated playing with Andy. Normally Joe's the best in any partnership and knows he can hold his own with any doubles player , but of course Andy is Andy. Then when Joe's tight it affects Andy who is not at peak confidence. I noticed this at the Olympics when they gifted the match to the Croatians (Dodig and Cilic). I absolutely love Joe, as an individual he's the best doubles player bar none, but for sixth sense gelling as a team you can't beat Andy and Jamie.

[supergran]

So frustrating that it came down to the doubles once again. Cam should have won his rubber and I blame him for the loss. When you consider how years ago players like Dan and Wardy played lights out matches against higher ranked players he was pretty poor. He's No 8 in the World but for all that he seems to lack the fire and commitment when playing for GB.

[suttontennis]

I think Joe feels intimidated playing with Andy. Normally Joe's the best in any partnership and knows he can hold his own with any doubles player , but of course Andy is Andy. Then when Joe's tight it affects Andy who is not at peak confidence. I noticed this at the Olympics when they gifted the match to the Croatians (Dodig and Cilic). I absolutely love Joe, as an individual he's the best doubles player bar none, but for sixth sense gelling as a team you can't beat Andy and Jamie.

Joe shouldn't be intimated just by playing with Andy. He ought to draw confidence knowing Andy's on his side of the net. They should both be able to work out how to use each other's (different) skills to get the best out of each other. But it hasn't happened and AM looks like a singles player trying his hardest on a doubles court (which he is), and not a natural doubles player (which he isnt)

[harriet]

GB has a number of great doubles players, but they don't play together. as Davis Cup always does come down to the doubles perhaps Leon could organise a bonding/testing session, including Jamie, maybe at a Battle of the Brits, for him to try out the best pairings for matches next year.
you might say GB has the equipment but doesn't know how to get the best out of it - i am having to buy a book to learn how to use my Smart phone!

[HoopGirl]

That was a brilliant match. Only thing that wasn't brilliant was the result. So sad for the team.

Yes it was a great match! Sounded like a great atmosphere too.

It would have helped if Cam had won his match.

[themass15]

So frustrating that it came down to the doubles once again. Cam should have won his rubber and I blame him for the loss. When you consider how years ago players like Dan and Wardy played lights out matches against higher ranked players he was pretty poor. He's No 8 in the World but for all that he seems to lack the fire and commitment when playing for GB.

Couldn't agree more. I wasn't impressed with him during the National Anthem

[suttontennis]

Netherlands win both singles so will top the group. All round, the best team of the week.

[Caro]

But he was good in Serbia and Dan took recreational drugs banning himself so we all had to suffer. I couldn't blame anyone.

Cam didn’t even play in Serbia, it was Kyle!

As for the Dan comment, I think that is really uncalled for … sorry but I just have to say how I feel, I’m a big fan and will defend him to the hilt as everyone on here would no doubt do for Andy.

Those days are long gone for Dan. It was a LONG time ago, a lifetime for the player he is today. He made a mistake, paid for it and no one has worked harder to get back to and exceed his previous top ranking. He had no help to do this and didn’t ask for any. He is now the ultimate professional who admits that his ban changed him as a person and as a tennis player. He fights for every point, plays with passion, and is the ultimate cheer leader on the GB bench. He really, really does not deserve that old chestnut being dragged up.

[lovetennis]

It's taken me all day to recover from that loss last night. Cam really did not perform well yesterday which was such a shame after Dan got the tie off to a flyer. As ever the dubs was a fabulous match though very nerve wracking. Andy was just loving it when they won that 2nd set TB. So close but the Dutch team were really good. A bit of a heartbreaker of a match. Will be back tomorrow to cheer on the boys again.

[suttontennis]

So frustrating that it came down to the doubles once again. Cam should have won his rubber and I blame him for the loss. When you consider how years ago players like Dan and Wardy played lights out matches against higher ranked players he was pretty poor. He's No 8 in the World but for all that he seems to lack the fire and commitment when playing for GB.
Rather like Kyle, the passion and commitment you see from some players seems lacking in both of them, but if it's not in your nature to scream and shout, then they should just be themselves.

[Rosalind]

I deleted my prior comment. I agree that Dan is a reformed character and I always enjoy watching him play. That was not my point. My point was: mistakes happen but we don't turn on our players. I have been shocked by words like 'blame' used re Cam. The fact that he "should have' won as he is a higher ranked player could also be used for Joe. I've never seen the word "blame' used before. It's frustrating but not a given that the higher ranked player will win, we all know that! Also not singing the national anthem is not a crime - many in the stadium were also keeping quiet but the camera is not on them and their feelings are not discussed afterwards. It's Leon's job to pick the players and he picked Cam. He won one, Dan won one, Joe and Andy lost two. That's the maths re why we are not progressing.

[Caro]

I admit I have used the word ‘blame’ re: Cam but somewhat in jest which doesn’t come over in the written word. Cam’s loss was frustrating as he is top 10 and played badly, just didn’t show up really … but it happens, it happens to all players at some point in their career. Just really disappointed as I fully expected (maybe stupidly) that we would win that Netherlands tie. We have the strongest team ever …

[Jane]

Maybe we should just blame the Americans and the Dutch!! ;)

Andy and Cam are playing the singles today, and Joe and Neal the doubles. Best of luck to all of them. :thumbup::thumbup:

Play starts at 2.00pm

[Rosalind]

Watching from home today - wow those Kazakhstan fans are loud considering their number.

[RosieBear]

I'm with Jane, it's the Americans and Dutchs fault - they've been outstanding and just snatched the wins. A shame, and I'm mostly disappointed for Andy - like he says he doesn't know how many more chances he'll get - but these things happen and I hope everyone in Glasgow still manages to enjoy today's match.

It's a team event, so they win or lose as a team. Dan and Wardy are lucky, they always thrive under DC conditions but most of the other players have good ties and not so good ties. Cam did beat RBA from 2 sets down away on clay for his debut! :thumbup:

[JAMES4578]

Hopefully can get the win in the Doubles with Norrie going down to Bublik 6-4,6-3. Alex having a good day and 6th top 10 win but Cameron did not appear to have the same fighting spirit. Dan though lost one match this week. Andy started slowly but convincing enough in the end.

[banskogirl]

So happy for Andy that he won that! Now come on Joe and Neill!!

I don’t want us to come bottom of the table but I was more worried about Andy’s match :yahoo:

[patlowe]

Dan must be the best cheer leader ever, yes? :GBflag:

[patlowe]

Great doubles match, yet again. Well done Joe and Neal. That was some fight. Shame there's no trip to Malaga at the end of it. All to play for in the qualies next year.

[JAMES4578]

That was tight and a bit nervewracking, however Joe/Neal stepping up to get over the line, well done! Glad at least one win though obviously bit of blow not to make Malaga.

[goldfish]

Disappointing to miss out on the finals by such small margins. It’s been great here in Glasgow with some excellent, if nerve-wracking matches, the most fantastic atmosphere, amazingly loud and friendly support from the small groups of travelling fans and finally a hard fought win to send us home with a smile. Thanks to all the AMFF group - it’s been lovely to get reacquainted. Hope you all make it home safely and here’s to the next time.

[WimbledonWestie]

Absolutely buzzing! Had the best day! Fabulous to meet up with Forum friends and be part of our very special cheer squad. Nice to have all the groups together. Suchan exciting finish. And of course ... Andy playing singles. In my home city. Heart bursting! When they changed the DC format I never thought I'd experience days like today again. So it made it all the more special to appreciate it once more. Thanks to all who were there, was such a lovely atmosphere. And thanks of course to Sally for making it possible - and Caro for hanging on to my t shirt til today. Here's to us all - always believing that we will win! (how I'd missed that chant!)

[Shaun]

So we are likely to play qualifiers in February unless we get another wildcard so here is a list of potential opponents, though I'm not sure on home/away ties:-

Sweden, Argentina, Serbia, Korea Republic, France, Belgium, Kazakhstan, Italy/USA, Germany/Canada, Australia/Netherlands, Spain/Croatia, Austria, Colombia, Czech Republic, Uzbekistan, Switzerland, Chile, Portugal, Norway, Hungary, Slovakia, Finland or Bosnia % Herzegovina.

[suttontennis]

Nice to put faces to (forum)names, and thank you to those that asked after my health. Just got home after deciding to leave after the first set of the doubles. Still a 5hr drive !
Hope to see you all again.

[Caro]

An amazing day! Dead rubber? … what dead rubber?!! Such a great atmosphere and fight from the team. Andy’s win was so emotional and the doubles was amazing. So glad we got the win. The team and supporters needed that. Feeling so much better than on Friday. Would have liked a trip to Malaga of course but we’ll be back next year to try again. LET’S GO GB, LETS GO! Thanks to all in Glasgow for a fantastic few days xx

[suttontennis]

'One sock, you've only got one sock', and 'where's your other sock'. Priceless. Don't think I've ever seen a player more relaxed on court than Bublik, he was obviously enjoying himself. I was looking forward to seeing an underarm serve but he didn't try one.

[Shaun]

I really hope that Andy does get selected for Davis Cup in future because he is an asset to our team.

I know Jack Draper is improving rapidly so I do understand that getting selected isn't going to be easy as it is hard to drop Dan, Cam, Joe and Neal so maybe Andy could go as the hitting partner.

Anyway, it's a while until we find out of we get another wildcard and if not, who we play in Feb qualifiers. We have to wait until the last week of November or first week of December for that info.

[lovetennis]

Back home again. Good to be back supporting Team GB with AMFF. I think we'll have competition in a few years from that ballboy who sat in front of us on Sunday. How great was he? He well deserved that spare t-shirt Caro gave him

[goldfish]

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Harry Sangster - the lovely lad who was leading some of the cheering between ball boy duties.

No idea why the photo is on its side or how to change it.

[WimbledonWestie]

1490

Harry Sangster - the lovely lad who was leading some of the cheering between ball boy duties.

No idea why the photo is on its side or how to change it.

He was fab! And so absolutely chuffed with his t shirt!

[goldfish]

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Harry in his t-shirt

[Caro]

He was amazing wasn’t he? And the Barmy Army were great with him too … definitely an honorary member who deserved his T-shirt

[JimmyG]

So we are likely to play qualifiers in February unless we get another wildcard so here is a list of potential opponents, though I'm not sure on home/away ties:-

Sweden, Argentina, Serbia, Korea Republic, France, Belgium, Kazakhstan, Italy/USA, Germany/Canada, Australia/Netherlands, Spain/Croatia, Austria, Colombia, Czech Republic, Uzbekistan, Switzerland, Chile, Portugal, Norway, Hungary, Slovakia, Finland or Bosnia % Herzegovina.

Suspect GB will get wildcard again as it is all about making money for Kosmos, however...
Assuming the 2 wildcards for the 2023 finals are from high-ish ranked nations and assuming no nations move between being seeded & unseeded then this is what I think the possible opponents in the qualifier would be:-

Austria (A)
Colombia (choice of ground decided by lot)
Chile (A)
South Korea (choice of ground decided by lot)
Hungary (A)
Slovakia (A)
Finland (H)
Bosnia Herzegovina (choice of ground decided by lot)
Uzbekistan (A)
Norway (choice of ground decided by lot)
Portugal (A)
Switzerland (H)

[Sallydaisy]

Davis Cup news:
ATP Tour@atptour56m
We are excited to announce our new strategic collaboration with @ITFTennis and @KosmosOfficial, supporting the @DavisCup by Rakuten. This will see the Davis Cup Finals and Qualifier ties become an official part of the ATP Tour calendar from 2023.

[anor]

At last, a bit of sense.

[cazza99]

Davis Cup final starts today.

The website says it is on the Tennis Channel.

[cazza99]

From tennis on telly twitter page


Tennis Channel International are the exclusive UK broadcasters of the 2022 Davis Cup by Rakuten Finals taking place in Malaga from Tuesday.

Use the code "UKDC" to get 50% off an annual subscription (usually £24.99) at http://tennischannel.app

There may also be a 7 day free trial.

[exislander]

It is one set all in Australia v Netherlands - I have it on bet365.

[cazza99]

I have subscribed to the Tennis Channel but can't find the app on either my amazon firestick or my Samsung TV, where I should be able to watch it.

[exislander]

Australia and Croatia are through to the semi finals beating Netherlands and Spain with only singles played.

[exislander]

Bolleli/Fognini beat Sock/Paul 6-4 6-4 to take Italy to the semi final after the singles were 1-1.

[banskogirl]

I have subscribed to the Tennis Channel but can't find the app on either my amazon firestick or my Samsung TV, where I should be able to watch it.

Hi Cazza, I think I went onto Google on my Samsung tv and there was somewhere on the site which allowed me to add the channel to my first page.

[cazza99]

Thanks. I have managed to get it eventually on my old firestick :)

The Firestick lite I bought a year ago showed the app in the appstore after doing an update but says unavailable and won't download.

Don't think I have google on my Samsung TV. Will check.

[banskogirl]

Thanks. I have managed to get it eventually on my old firestick :)

The Firestick lite I bought a year ago showed the app in the appstore after doing an update but says unavailable and won't download.

Don't think I have google on my Samsung TV. Will check.

There are hardly any apps on our Samsung TV! I was all chuffed with myself when I worked out how to add any apps to my home page :confused::rolling:

[exislander]

Germany v Canada will be decided by the doubles after wins by Struff and FAA.

Canada go through with a 2-6 6-3 6-3 win.

[cazza99]

There are hardly any apps on our Samsung TV! I was all chuffed with myself when I worked out how to add any apps to my home page :confused::rolling:

I can work out how to get to the app store on my Samsung and choose aps. Even worked out how to change their order :lol: But there aren't that many apps to choose from. Did not know it was possible to google for stuff. I have probably got quite a basic TV.

[banskogirl]

I can work out how to get to the app store on my Samsung and choose aps. Even worked out how to change their order :lol: But there aren't that many apps to choose from. Did not know it was possible to google for stuff. I have probably got quite a basic TV.

I think there should be an internet link/app which can be used to get to google, then when you search for a web page you can save that page by clicking on the dots in the top right hand corner. If your tv can :thumbup:

[exislander]

Australia beat Croatia in the doubles 6-7 7-5 6-4 to progress.

[cazza99]

Italy and Canada are 1-1, so its down to the doubles. Doubles just started now.

[exislander]

The doubles went to Canada 7-6 7-5. So it is Australia v Canada in the final.

[cazza99]

Final is 12.00 pm Sunday.

[exislander]

The draw for February qualifiers has just been made -Great Britain are away to Colombia.

[exislander]

Denis and Felix win both singles in straight sets for Canada's Davis Cup 2022 triumph.

[lovetennis]

Congrats to Canada. FAA has been superb in the second half of the season

Away qualifier for GB in Colombia in Feb. Shame we didn't get a home draw

[Stell]

I doubt if I'll be able to go to Colombia, as I''ll probably having my bone injection in early February.

[suttontennis]

On paper we should come through as they 'only' have Galan in the singles plus a player not inside the top 300. But they do have Farah & Cabal who must be confident of winning the doubles. So who plays the singles will be interesting, and who wants to travel after the Aus Open will be even more interesting. I cant's see AM being the first name on the teamsheet, it's not Dan or Jack's best surface, and Cam wasn't at his best in Glasgow.

[Stell]

If none of them, turn up, we've still got other players who are higher ranked than Galan. So, I would hope we would win it. I hope to go to Glasgow, later this year, but it would depend on when it'll be played there and when my blood test and bone injection will be.

[suttontennis]

If none of them, turn up, we've still got other players who are higher ranked than Galan. So, I would hope we would win it. I hope to go to Glasgow, later this year, but it would depend on when it'll be played there and when my blood test and bone injection will be.

if none of the four listed players make the trip, the next best is Peniston at 153 and Broady at 167. And do any of our players really enjoy playing on clay ? I think they'd all avoid the tie if they could !

[patmoren]

It might not keep the Davis Cup name for much longer. Heard it referred to as World Cup Tennis the other day!!

[cazza99]

It might not keep the Davis Cup name for much longer. Heard it referred to as World Cup Tennis the other day!!

The World Cup was mentioned several times by the commentators. It was also written on something!!!!

It was originally called the International Lawn Tennis Challenge Trophy