Great Britain vs. Argentina Davis Cup Semi Final

[cc0509]

Does Edmund have it in him to shock Del Potro?

No. Edmund?

 

[ruerooo]

Argentines may finally win a DC.....Delpo deservingly won.

Didn't they win once when David Nalbandian and JMDP were both on the team?

 

[ruerooo]

Big man, massive game, dedicated, right mindset, would be realistic to think at least a few slam finals if not actual slam wins.

He's got to work on his stamina.

He was talking about how much harder it was to play at the top level now, at 27, than when he was 20 and won his Slam. He talked about 27 like it was 87. So cute.

 

[ruerooo]

I just now noticed there are only 6 pages for this final. To me it is some of the best tennis I've seen all year. I wonder why so few people watched it...

Hard to catch on TV if you're not in Britain (or willing to pay $7 US per day for DCTV).

I didn't see any streams for it here on the thread, and I'm just now watching it in Italian.

 

[ruerooo]

DelPo is more popular that God right now.

He wouldn't say so, though.

 

[stringertom]

Didn't they win once when David Nalbandian and JMDP were both on the team?

They have been runner up four times ('81, '06, '08 and '11) but never champs.

 

[InsideOut900]

He's got to work on his stamina.

He did pretty well to beat Murray in a 5h+ match on a slow-med HC.
DelPo may not be able to do it match after match,but his fitness was all right yesterday.

 

[Gary Duane]

He wouldn't say so, though.

That's just one of the reasons he is so popular - humility.

 

[Gizo]

I have always loved watching the Davis Cup, and matches like the Del Potro-Murray one with so many thrilling points and so much passion on display both from players are a treat. Del Potro's resurgance has been huge boost and feel good story for the sport.

I really hope that Argentina go to finally win this competition after losing in the 1981, 2006, 2008 and 2011 finals. The 2008 final especially was a bitter blow of course.

I have been stunned and delighted by team GB rise from Davis Cup no-hopers to champions and contenders since Leon Smith took over as captain. I never could have dreamed that I would see a British team would actually win this competition in my lifetime, or even have 3 consecutive years in World Group without having to play in a relegation tie. I certainly didn't expect Ward to win his matches against Querrey or Isner in 2014/2015, so I expected defeats at the first hurdle in both of those years. San Diego in 2014 was the first British victory in a World Group tie since 1986.

 

[MichaelNadal]

Damn, this went 5 hours

 

[helennnnnn]

Doubles up in about an hour... Jamie's already been out on court practicing. Now Dan Evans is out having a hit.

 

[helennnnnn]

Doubles up in about an hour... Jamie's already been out on court practicing. Now Dan Evans is out having a hit.

Oh and Andy is on court with Dan now...

 

[helennnnnn]

Murray and Murray v Delpo and Mayer

 

[underground]

Seriously? Not resting Delpo? This could be costly.

 

[Paul Harman]

That does make it interesting. Still advantage Argies but a glimmer of hope for GB. Murray is not doing himself any favours for the rest of the season though. He'll be for the glue factory by December.

 

[Paul Harman]

Imagine if Delpo picks up an injury today...

 

[Tenez!]

Imagine if Delpo picks up an injury today...

Terrifying prospect.
The Argentinians have it wrapped up in the 5th rubber, why are they risking it? Wikipedia still showing Delbonis/Mayer.

You can't play doubles at that level with a floaty backhand...

 

[JonnyMac]

That does make it interesting. Still advantage Argies but a glimmer of hope for GB. Murray is not doing himself any favours for the rest of the season though. He'll be for the glue factory by December.

Lets hope so !

 

[helennnnnn]

Jamie can't even open the fridge, bodes well lol

 

[JonnyMac]

Jamie can't even open the fridge, bodes well lol

Talentless Twins ...

 

[underground]

Mayer is terrible

 

[JonnyMac]

Stinkin' Brits 5 - 0 Down already !

Murray(s) = useless...

 

[Sellers]

That does make it interesting. Still advantage Argies but a glimmer of hope for GB. Murray is not doing himself any favours for the rest of the season though. He'll be for the glue factory by December.

He might skip Beijing to get some rest, which I think he really needs and return for Shanghai.

 

[pound cat]

Hard to catch on TV if you're not in Britain (or willing to pay $7 US per day for DCTV).

I didn't see any streams for it here on the thread, and I'm just now watching it in Italian.

Fromhot.com

It is all there....free. Reliable. I have used it for years. Bbc. Enjoy.

 

[helennnnnn]

6-1 first set to GB. Jamie is looking good.

 

[Tenez!]

What was Delpo thinking... "If my forehand is good enough for one Murray, it's good enough for two!"

That's not how it works.
Hope he doesn't let the shellacking that's about to come impede him tomorrow.

 

[Red Rick]

Lawl. WHy put Delpo on the doubles court in a rubber he's certain to lose. That backhand can't make nearly enough passes

 

[Sartorius]

Lawl. WHy put Delpo on the doubles court in a rubber he's certain to lose. That backhand can't make nearly enough passes

Yeah, funny how in a doubles setting his backhand is a much more glaring issue.

ARG breaks in 2nd, poor serving from Murray.

 

[Red Rick]

Is it the GBR master plan to play 5 sets and hope for Delpo to be dead tired against Edmund?

 

[ANDYbhGENIUS]

Delpo has just finished his warm-up, he will be fine, in fact he is fine.. Brits are going down this weekend.

 

[helennnnnn]

I like your tie where did you get it

 

[Sartorius]

I like your tie where did you get it

It's a Davis Cup tie...

 

[ANDYbhGENIUS]

It's a Davis Cup tie...

Delpo yanking Maria's tie... This is Trophy material.

 

[helennnnnn]

1 set all...

 

[Paul Harman]

Jamie the volley God.

 

[ANDYbhGENIUS]

Jamie the volley God.

Jamie's hands at the net are, dare I say, Mac-like?

Some phenomenal lefty touches, Andy looking bland in comparison.

 

[JonnyMac]

It's a Davis Cup tie...

That's the WORST joke I've ever read on this forum

ROTFLMAO ! LOL !

 

[helennnnnn]

ARG break in the 3rd set, 4-3

 

[helennnnnn]

GB break back, 4-4

 

[tennis_pro]

God Mayer sucks so bad today.

 

[helennnnnn]

Set 3 to GB. 2-1 to GB.

 

[mr_eko]

Anyone got a good stream?

 

[Sartorius]

That's the WORST joke I've ever read on this forum

ROTFLMAO ! LOL !

Why thank you.

Looks like GB will win this, 3rd set was big. Hoping they do, tomorrow should be very interesting.

 

[JonnyMac]

Why thank you.

Looks like GB will win this, 3rd set was big. Hoping they do, tomorrow should be very interesting.

The Bin Man Bum Murrays can lose a match from 2 sets and 5 games and 40-0 up !

And I don't even understand the tennis scoring system !

Could be very interesting indeed tomorrow -And Andy Bum Murray looks so fresh !

Above - Bin Man Bum Murray ...

 

[killerboi2]

The hell is Murray doing wasting his time with doubles? Lmao. I would have thought Lendl would have put a stop to this nonsense.

 

[JonnyMac]

Andy Murray is Finnish - If they could win this, Bin Man would lose tomorrow - this over for the Brits.

 

[Gytha]

Surprised they're not resting Delpo for tomorrow

 

[Chanwan]

Delete comment...

 

[JonnyMac]

Andy Murray is Finnish - If they could win this, Bin Man would lose tomorrow - this over for the Brits.

Andy losing this Match for Jamie ...

 

[helennnnnn]

Match point