Re: Davis Cup 2017

by avasbar Sun Apr 09, 2017 9:38 pm

Oh dear DT, sounds rather grim. What happened in the end?

I couldnt see anything today but really happy David Goffin won his match and ditto Kyrgios.

by ph∞be Sun Apr 09, 2017 10:16 pm

^^
Sweet pic of Hewitt in Nick's arms!
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I am really pleased with the way the other ATP players including Roger have not been too hard on Nick (not sure how Stan feels about all this). I feel that Nick may begin to understand that there is a fraternity that may be helpful to him. I can't say the same about the WTA- what a shambles that is.

by Darktemplar Sun Apr 09, 2017 11:08 pm

avasbar wrote:Oh dear DT, sounds rather grim. What happened in the end?

I couldnt see anything today but really happy David Goffin won his match and ditto Kyrgios.

Haase lost the next set as well, but got his nerves together in the decider (or perhaps his opponent ran out of gas, I didn't pay too much attention by then), so his country goes on (3-1 on agg.). Can't even tell what round it was, or rather what group that was.

I was watching Giraldo's struggles now against Garin, after making the mess out of TB in the 4th set, squandering couple of MPs. Was watching only on scoreboard as there was no stream, but seems like it was quite a tussle as well, with rain delay in it for more drama as well. Giraldo won the decider 6-3, coming back from down an early break, so Colombia got through 3-1 as well.

As for Australia, sort of glad they won (more for Lleyton and past Australian champs, than for current crop), but I hoped Sock would do better in singles, but felt like Thompson was really inspired.

Watching now bit of Kerber, but my eyes start hurting, so I'll go to sleep, I think. Anyway, sorry for late reply. I didn't know or I forgot it (quite possible with me) that Goffin's brother is coaching Pavlyuchenkova, I find that fact quite amusing.

by avasbar Sun Apr 09, 2017 11:21 pm

He'd said he struggled with the isolation of the Singles and how much he enjoyed IPTL for the team
participation. DavisCup is a big step up from that and he is in a happy place this year compared to last. Im really pleased for him but find it all still very threatening for Roger! Dont get too happy Nick, till Fed gets Wimby8!

Here's another nice pic

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by **Cromar** Wed Apr 12, 2017 10:53 am

The Davis Cup Semi-Finals are all set for September. A great win indeed by Australia (vs USA) in the QF's, and by Belgium (vs Italy) as well.

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And the draw for the World Group Play-offs has also been made. Switzerland to meet Belarus at home. Wonder if Stan or Roger (don't think so!) will lend a hand to keep Switzerland in the World Group, seeing they are playing at home?... As a side note, the Swiss ladies will also face Belarus in the Fed Cup semifinals later this month, but it will be in Belarus for them! Smile

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by Márcia Wed Apr 12, 2017 11:53 am

Brasil will play Japan in Japan, hummmmmmmm: not this time!

Just to say that I agree with avasbar in the hope about Kyrgios. He is a so good player, beautiful to watch.

by wcr Wed Apr 12, 2017 3:24 pm

pheebe wrote:^^
... about the WTA- what a shambles that is.

Might I suggest "Ladies of the Court" by Mark Mewshaw? One of the most informative tennis books I've read. A real eye opener about the women's tour.

by wcr Wed Apr 12, 2017 3:37 pm

avasbar wrote:Im really pleased for him but find it all still very threatening for Roger! Dont get too happy Nick, till Fed gets Wimby8!

And so you should particularly with Hewitt as his mentor. Hewitt might relish some revenge for how Roger turned the tables on their h2h. He never won a slam again once Roger hit his stride.

by **Cromar** Thu Sep 14, 2017 2:13 am

New livestreaming and Apps for Davis Cup

www.daviscup.com | 13 Sep. 2017

The ITF, in partnership with Sportradar AG, has today announced its new live streaming platform for Davis Cup and Fed Cup by BNP Paribas.

Continued reading here: https://www.daviscup.com/en/news/272105.aspx

To download the new Davis Cup App, fans can go to:

Apple:https://itunes.apple.com/gb/app/davis-cup/id558808946?mt=8
Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=itftennis.daviscup&hl=en_GB

by **Cromar** Thu Sep 14, 2017 2:14 am

This weekend: The Davis Cup Semi-finals and World Group Play-offs starting on Friday!

Davis Cup Website

Davis Cup Live Schedule (All ties)

Davis Cup Live Streaming
New features & App: See article below (Cost: Round Package: € 7.99 - Tie Package: € 4.99)

SEMI-FINALS:

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Surface: Clay - Red Clay, Indoor

WORLD GROUP PLAY-OFFS:

Click for full size version.

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Davis Cup Official Play-offs Dinner

The Team before the official Dinner

Swiss Team:

Henri LAAKSONEN [115]

Marco CHIUDINELLI [262]

Adrian BODMER [505]

Antoine BELLIER [760]

Luca MARGAROLI [146]

Captain: Severin LUTHI

Intensive practice with #CaptainSeve & #SwissTennis headcoach@yvesallegro in front of junior players #SupportTheSwiss @DavisCup pic.twitter.com/C9Cz7R3Sb9
— Swiss Tennis (@swiss_tennis) September 13, 2017

The #DavisCup dinner venue in Oeiras looks pretty spectacular! PORGER pic.twitter.com/63MQbhQLA5
— Davis Cup (@DavisCup) September 13, 2017

by Aprilp20n Fri Sep 15, 2017 2:23 pm

I'm watching Belgium vs Australia at the moment. Geez I forgot how much I hate clay. The players can just rally all day, shot after shot, very difficult to get any variety in, to keep points shot. It's a pure battle of stamina and 'who gets bored' first. No wonder the orge is so successful in RG. He's trained as a tennis machine. I'm fine if Roger wants to never step on a clay court ever again

by schneewitchen Sat Sep 16, 2017 9:07 am

Switzerland against Belarus 1 - 1 and today now Double Marco Chiudinelli was great and won bravo Laughing

good luck for today

by ph∞be Sat Sep 16, 2017 4:12 pm

Interesting match yesterday between Canada's Denis Shapovalov and India's Bhambri. Denis was up 2 sets (hard fought) and had a match point in the third but went on to lose that and the 4th. His coach (who is also Canada's DC coach- Marty Laurendeau) had a chat with him about dialling it down a little bit and he ran away with it (6-1) in the 5th. It is a very fast indoor court and Bhambri played some aggressive tennis too so it was a good match to watch.
Today's doubles is going to be tough because Vasek is injured and Nestor is not in form. Hope they get the win.

by **Cromar** Sun Sep 17, 2017 6:45 am

schneewitchen wrote:Switzerland against Belarus 1 - 1 and today now Doubles. Marco Chiudinelli was great and won bravo good luck for today

Too bad

lost the doubles, although I am not surprised with Mirnyi on the other side of the net!

They are down 1-2 now... It's going to be tough for them to win the tie, although Laaksonen should really win his match on Sunday and maybe Marco can do miracle again! Very Happy

by **Cromar** Sun Sep 17, 2017 6:58 am

Canada won their doubles match with Nestor and Pospisil and are now leading the tie 2-1.

Shapovalov should be able to close the deal on Sunday. If not, they still have Pospisil in their back pocket for a fifth rubber. Looking good for Canada! Smile

by schneewitchen Sun Sep 17, 2017 7:15 am

Cromar wrote:
schneewitchen wrote:Switzerland against Belarus 1 - 1 and today now Doubles. Marco Chiudinelli was great and won bravo good luck for today

Too bad lost the doubles, although I am not surprised with Mirnyi on the other side of the net!

They are down 1-2 now... It's going to be tough for them to win the tie, although Laaksonen should really win his match on Sunday and maybe Marco can do miracle again!

HI Cromar, the two Boys played the first time DC and playes well . so sorry for both three times tiebreak 6-7 6-7 6-7

hope today both can win good luck Switzerland Swiss Flag

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