2011 Davis Cup QF-USA vs. ESP

[rafabull]

Excited to watch some of the matches. I think Fish is looking in good form and could beat Ferrer and Verdasco. Roddick hasn't been himself lately but he always plays good during Davis Cup and this time he's got the crowd behind him. And of course we have the Wimbledon doubles champs so that's obviously a advantage. The USA has a good chance!
P.S-Let me know if there is already a thread about this.

 

[AndyArodRoddick]

IMO there wont be no competition. I think Spain can get only 1 point possibly(Ferrer).

 

[Tammo]

the doubles is USA's and I think USA will get it 3-2

 

[rafabull]

I was hoping to watch some competitive matches but when Nadal pulled out all hope was lost lol

 

[Fedace]

Looks like Roddick won't get his revenge over Deliciano on day #1. Fish is playing Delicious and Roddick is playing Ferrer on day 1

http://www.daviscup.com/en/results/tie/details.aspx?tieId=100016223

 

[Fedace]

And Lopez is playing Singles over Verdasco. Does this mean Deliciano is playing better singles than Verdasco ????????????? LOL

 

[norbac]

And Lopez is playing Singles over Verdasco. Does this mean Deliciano is playing better singles than Verdasco ????????????? LOL

Good call seeing as the courts are supposed to play ultra fast, which would benefit Deli much more than Verdasco.

 

[dcdoorknob]

Good call seeing as the courts are supposed to play ultra fast, which would benefit Deli much more than Verdasco.

This is true, as evidenced by Lopez' 3 career Wimbledon QF apperances (including this year obv), but Feliciano even had more success on the clay than Verdasco this year.

Definitely a good decision by the Spanish, and its looking like a very tough tie all the way around.

 

[norbac]

This is true, as evidenced by Lopez' 3 career Wimbledon QF apperances (including this year obv), but Feliciano even had more success on the clay than Verdasco this year.

Definitely a good decision by the Spanish, and its looking like a very tough tie all the way around.

Yes, tough tie even without Rafa. Thinking (and hoping) USA will pull through 3-2.

 

[Timbo's hopeless slice]

Ferrer very strong on fast courts...

Meanwhile, in other news, Australia are 'saving Lleyton Hewitt for the doubles' in Beijing

No, really, that's what they said.

Marinko Matosevic may well have a better singles ranking, but seriously???

 

[tacou]

what time does this start (eastern?)

 

[norbac]

what time does this start (eastern?)

Starts in about a minute.

 

[norbac]

Loving the suit on Courier.

 

[WB.]

This is probably a stupid question, and not really relevant but seeing as I thought of it while watching this it kinda is, how do they make these indoor courts eg. at the Erwin Center when the surface is usually different. I have the same query when watching the World Tour Finals at London's O2.

 

[Tammo]

Does anyone think Roddick can beat Ferrer?

 

[TMF]

Aren't you people watching Fish vs. Lopez match? It's on The Tennis Channel.

 

[SStrikerR]

I am. The camera was just going crazy

Sweet dropper by mardy

 

[vive le beau jeu !]

i'm not sure if i dislike more 'courier with a cap' or 'courier with a tie'...

tight match.

 

[jaggy]

Delish looking good on this surface

 

[rafabull]

It looks like Deliciano might pull out a win

 

[Rock Strongo]

It looks like Deliciano might pull out a win

Au contraire, rafabull. Fish has just taken the 4th set.

Combined aces: 24 million!:shock:

 

[rafabull]

Au contraire, rafabull. Fish has just taken the 4th set.

Combined aces: 24 million!:shock:

I posted that early in the tiebreak.. Looks like Feli is choking now. Go Fishy!

 

[Rock Strongo]

I posted that early in the tiebreak.. Looks like Feli is choking now. Go Fishy!

Did you see Lopez' serve %? ONLY THIRTY-SEVEN PERCENT IN THE 4TH SET!

 

[Beryl]

Both players trying to outchoke each other.

 

[tacou]

score please?

 

[Tammo]

2-1 lopez is up in the fifth.

 

[jaggy]

Now 3-3 in the 5th

 

[JeMar]

4-5, Fish serving to stay in the fifth.

Did they show Roddick earlier? My cable box says that the first rubber was hours ago, but the Davis Cup site doesn't have a score entered.

 

[rafabull]

A choke by both players! What a match!

 

[jaggy]

Lopez plays so scared to blow a chance to win it

 

[norbac]

4-5, Fish serving to stay in the fifth.

Did they show Roddick earlier? My cable box says that the first rubber was hours ago, but the Davis Cup site doesn't have a score entered.

This is still the first rubber. Roddick/Ferrer after this.

 

[stoo]

Good heavens!

Watching Lopez play has pretty much illustrated to me the definition of a pusher.

I'm a weekend hack and I hit more one handed topspin backhands than this guy.

 

[jaggy]

For a volleyer delish sure misses some easy high ones.

 

[Love Game]

why did I go to work?????

oh, wait, there's no TB, right?

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[jaggy]

Y viva Espana

 

[JLyon]

And Fish implodes and loses 8-6 in the 5th

 

[FedEx23]

ughhh. Feliciano is a USA killer the past couple of weeks...

 

[Sid_Vicious]

Damn.

I have just pulled out an American flag and wrapped it around my shoulders. In A Rod we trust.

Lets go andy.

 

[JeMar]

Verdasco's like "YESSS, I might not absolutely screw my team when I lose tomorrow!!!"

 

[heftylefty]

Is it me or his Jim Courier the Pat Riley of Tennis?

 

[ilovecarlos]

Just like I always say....
"never underestimate a Spaniard with a tennis racquet in their hand"
****ducks for cover****

 

[TennisandMusic]

Is it me or his Jim Courier the Pat Riley of Tennis?

I'm not hugely knowledgeable on basketball...what does that imply?

 

[norbac]

I'm not hugely knowledgeable on basketball...what does that imply?

They are two successful middle class white Americans in a mostly black sport.

 

[Qubax]

What chance does Andy have to win this?

I mean the Ferrer match...

 

[rafabull]

What chance does Andy have to win this?

I mean the Ferrer match...

According to his Davis Cup record he wins 3/4 times. We just have to sit back and hope Ferrer chokes..

 

[rafabull]

Roddick lookes pretty chill right now

 

[SStrikerR]

According to his Davis Cup record he wins 3/4 times. We just have to sit back and hope Ferrer chokes..

He doesn't need to choke. Roddick needs to play his game. And by that I mean his GOOD game, not his typical crap one.

Roddick with the break to open the match.

 

[Qubax]

Roddick breaks to start the match!!!

Still seems to be playing, loopy, defensive tennis....

but good start on the scoreboard...

I think Andy's First serve percentage, and Ferrer's ability to capatilize on Roddick's 2nd serve could be the difference

 

[Love Game]

******

Ankle Socks with the early break, now serving 1-0/15-40

 

[rafabull]

Comeback from 0-40 oh yeah!