Davis Cup 2017

[brucetiki]

It will definitely be in Melbourne. RLA is what I heard.

That would make logical sense. Can't see it being held anywhere else.

 

[Bumpswithagrin]

Two hours to go.... waiting, waiting, waiting...

 

[danstar]

i think we will wrap this up with nick beating goffin

 

[brucetiki]

i think we will wrap this up with nick beating goffin

I hope so. I think I can stay up for the first match, going to be a hard sell to stay up for both if the 2nd reverse singles is a live rubber.

 

[imadodgyumpire]

It's funny, as someone who doesn't follow the competition. Having heard all the negative publicity, to find Australia in a semi of the Davis cup!

 

[Roysforever]

It's funny, as someone who doesn't follow the competition. Having heard all the negative publicity, to find Australia in a semi of the Davis cup!

There are so many positive stories in Australian tennis of recent years. However, the focus of the media would have you believe that all Australian tennis players are overpaid brats.

 

[brucetiki]

There are so many positive stories in Australian tennis of recent years. However, the focus of the media would have you believe that all Australian tennis players are overpaid brats.

Exactly. Take out Bernard and Nick's antics and there's plenty of good news stories coming out of Australian tennis at the moment - particularly for the ladies.

Wonder if Leyton's captaincy is helping Nick.

 

[Bumpswithagrin]

Lleyton with the COME ON!!!s already, might as well be on the court himself

 

[brucetiki]

Is Woodbridge/Fitzgerald in Brussels or Docklands/Sydney?

The intro looked like it was from Channel 7 but Woodbridge has made a couple of references to being in Brussels.

 

[Andronicus]

Poor Belgium.

Reading the last few pages it seems even if they win, Melbourne will still host the final with Belgium being the home team.

 

[Bumpswithagrin]

Is Woodbridge/Fitzgerald in Brussels or Docklands?

The intro looked like it was from Channel 7 but Woodbridge has made a couple of references to being in Brussels.

They are here. I think he used 'we' figuratively.

 

[brucetiki]

Poor Belgium.

Reading the last few pages it seems even if they win, Melbourne will still host the final with Belgium being the home team.

I have no objections to that

 

[brucetiki]

Another 2 break points to Nick.

Need to convert one of them this time.

 

[Roysforever]

Exactly. Take out Bernard and Nick's antics and there's plenty of good news stories coming out of Australian tennis at the moment - particularly for the ladies.

Wonder if Leyton's captaincy is helping Nick.

Even in this Davis Cup tie there could easily be more recognition of:
John Millman - First time representing Australia in Davis Cup and gave a great account of himself
John Peers - Number two doubles player in the world and deserves more hype.
Jordan Thompson - Having a great year in Davis Cup and equally getting some fine results across the circuit.

 

[brucetiki]

Someone close the door!

Don't make us send Nick down there

 

[Bumpswithagrin]

Poor Belgium.

Reading the last few pages it seems even if they win, Melbourne will still host the final with Belgium being the home team.

We may have got a little ahead of ourselves

 

[brucetiki]

7 break points already saved by Belgium.

Surely they'll crack soon

 

[brucetiki]

Our captain's ex sitting in the front row amongst the Belgium faithful

 

[Roysforever]

Poor Belgium.

Reading the last few pages it seems even if they win, Melbourne will still host the final with Belgium being the home team.

Simmonds stadium is a possible alternative.

 

[brucetiki]

Simmonds stadium is a possible alternative.

Bit catty for a Davis Cup final?

 

[Roysforever]

Bit catty for a Davis Cup final?

People may forget that we actually played against China in Geelong (albeit not in the World Group) a few years ago.

 

[juice t]

People may forget that we actually played against China in Geelong (albeit not in the World Group) a few years ago.

What heady times they were
And the playoff tie in Townsville of all places

 

[brucetiki]

People may forget that we actually played against China in Geelong (albeit not in the World Group) a few years ago.

Among other regional places during the zonal exile. I recall the Swamp got a tie back in the day too.

 

[Bumpswithagrin]

Hang in there Nick!

 

[brucetiki]

What heady times they were
And the playoff tie in Townsville of all places

I thought that was just a round robin tie.

The World Group qualifier was in Cairns.

Mind you we played a World Group QF in Darwin in 2015