Davis Cup 2017

[Bumpswithagrin]

Just started watching and Nick breaks serve

No surprise, Querrey was selected to play against Nick.

So are we allowed to sub players now? I thought Sock could only be replaced if injured.

 

[JackNah_8]

Just started watching and Nick breaks serve



So are we allowed to sub players now? I thought Sock could only be replaced if injured.

Not sure on the rules. I'd figured they picked Querrey because Sock wouldve struggled against Nick.

 

[Bumpswithagrin]

Not sure on the rules. I'd figured they picked Querrey because Sock wouldve struggled against Nick.

Yeah, obviously. But I thought they were called 'reverse' singles for a reason.

Lucky they are not playing this at Kooyong this time, chucking it down in Melbourne today!

 

[JackNah_8]

Great hold, Nick. Tie breaker time

Edit, Nick wins the first set

 

[Bumpswithagrin]

Yes, we take the first set - COME ON!!!!

 

[Bumpswithagrin]

Good start to the second set for Nick!

 

[Demosthenes]

So are we allowed to sub players now? I thought Sock could only be replaced if injured.

(ii) A Captain may change the nomination of the singles players for the third and fourth singles matches on the following conditions:

• Notice of such change to the third singles match is given to the Referee at least one hour before the scheduled start of play of the third singles match.
• Notice of change with respect to the fourth singles match is given no later than 10 minutes after completion of the third singles match.

If, between the change of nomination deadline and start of play in the third or fourth singles match, one of the players, in the opinion of the Referee, is ill or injured, the Referee must sanction the substitution of that player by another player nominated for the Tie.

(iii) Any substitute nominated under section (ii) above for the third or fourth singles match must be selected from among the players nominated for the Tie and who has not competed in the first or second singles matches

 

[Bumpswithagrin]

Nick has a way of forcing other players into making mistakes. I guess that's what all the really good players do, just not used to seeing an Aussie to it for quite a while!

 

[Bumpswithagrin]

Nick wins the second set

 

[JackNah_8]

Nick has a way of forcing other players into making mistakes. I guess that's what all the really good players do, just not used to seeing an Aussie to it for quite a while!

Plus he is playing slower in between points. Whereas, in the past, he would rush into serving now he takes the time to relax and think of the point.

 

[Charliebrow 16]

Serve it out, Kyrgios!

 

[Bumpswithagrin]

Nick is on fire at the moment! Breaks back and breaks again!!

 

[JackNah_8]

Good comeback from 1-4

 

[JackNah_8]

Yes!! Go Nick, we made the semis

 

[Bumpswithagrin]

YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!! You bloody beauty!!!!!!!!!!!!

You can relax now danstar and all the other nervous Nellies, we did it and are into the semi-finals!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[juice t]

Kyrgios winning both matches in straights
What a result

 

[JackNah_8]

Credit to Hewitt, he has done a great job.

Nick definitely likes playing in a team environment

 

[Heisenberg_]

Really good shot at making the final now

 

[Bumpswithagrin]

Credit to Hewitt, he has done a great job.

Nick definitely likes playing in a team environment

Hewitt as captain has come a long way form that tie against the US in Melbourne where a lot of mistakes were made.

 

[Bumpswithagrin]

Big thank you to Thompson for winning against Sock. Thought it would come down to the doubles but that first singles win set it up for us.

 

[Dannnnnnnnnn]

Belgium have a really weak doubles team and only a competent second singles player. It could hinge on Kyrgios v Goffin, which should be a great match but is in Nick's favour imo. If Tomic can get his s**t together in time it's a tie we really should be winning, but who knows where Bernie will be at.

 

[JackNah_8]

We really need to improve our doubles team, not sure about Groth.

 

[pepsi]

Kyrgios is in some serious form. Only a couple of players on tour that he wouldn't start favourite against at the moment. Big if obviously but if he maintains this form through to Wimbledon he will be a big shot. Still a few months away though.

The win by Thompson was crucial and I'm not sure what was wrong with sock, whether it was sickness or injury or lack of motivation.

Where will the Belgium tie be held?

 

[JackNah_8]

the Belgium tie will be over there.

Italy tie will be in Aust

 

[Dannnnnnnnnn]

You'd think Belgium will pick clay. Darcis and Goffin can both play it well and it basically stops us picking Tomic regardless of his form.