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TENNIS: Gracias Rafa

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JaneJeffer · 20/11/2024 12:11

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Raahh · 21/11/2024 15:06

IceandIndigo · 21/11/2024 15:02

I hope for their sake that’s the case Raahh, because the Australians are about to serve for the match.

Oh- it was a terrible decision if there was no injury then! Grin

(Can't watch at the moment)

IceandIndigo · 21/11/2024 15:06

And they take it. Well done Australia. Bonza!

Fizzywinegum · 21/11/2024 15:10

Ooh hello Matteo Grin

It was a strange decision to play a non doubles team for USA - especially as their captain is one of the Bryan's - maybe one of them was injured?

Fizzywinegum · 21/11/2024 15:57

It doesn't look as if Matteo will be playing but will hopefully be supporting from the bench - Musetti v Cerundolo are up first

Raahh · 21/11/2024 16:14

I've finally got the tv back.

Carotas are back.

Fizzywinegum · 21/11/2024 16:36

Both players wearing very similar kits and white backwards baseball caps - maybe Billie Jean King has a point

IceandIndigo · 21/11/2024 16:58

I’m surprised Argentina have nominated Baez to face Jannik given how well Etcheverry played against him in Shanghai. Baez is higher ranked but mostly because of his clay season.

IceandIndigo · 21/11/2024 17:05

They do look identical fizzy. And I thought the Argentina shade of blue is supposed to be lighter than that.

Fizzywinegum · 21/11/2024 17:21

I'm having to concentrate hard to tell who is who Ice - especially as they keep breaking each others serves Hmm

kazzaD66 · 21/11/2024 17:34

Apparently Bob Bryan, as US captain, made the decision after the second singles match. His rationale was that he wanted the 2 big hitting singles players and he thought it would surprise the Aussies and put them on the back foot!
Well, that worked out well Hmm
He doesn't regret the decision!
Bet Ram and Krajiek are fuming though!

IceandIndigo · 21/11/2024 17:49

kazzaD66 · 21/11/2024 17:34

Apparently Bob Bryan, as US captain, made the decision after the second singles match. His rationale was that he wanted the 2 big hitting singles players and he thought it would surprise the Aussies and put them on the back foot!
Well, that worked out well Hmm
He doesn't regret the decision!
Bet Ram and Krajiek are fuming though!

Absolute bonkers decision.

Fizzywinegum · 21/11/2024 17:56

Rajeev Ram and Mardy Fish are still not talking after Fish didn't include him in the US team a few years ago so I bet he's not happy about not playing this time

There have been some strange decisions by Davis Cup captains this week

Looks as if Argentina are going to win this one

Fizzywinegum · 21/11/2024 18:00

Well done Francisco!

IceandIndigo · 21/11/2024 18:17

I’m wondering what Italy will do in the doubles now, will they stick with their doubles specialists or will they be tempted to put in Jannik again? Assuming he wins the next match, which seems likely.

JaneJeffer · 21/11/2024 18:19

Djok fig tree on House of Games Grin

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IceandIndigo · 21/11/2024 18:21

Now see, that’s the right shade of blue for Argentina.

JaneJeffer · 21/11/2024 18:53

@RafasLeftBicep thanks for that link 🥺

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JaneJeffer · 21/11/2024 19:16
What's going on here then? Grin
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Raahh · 21/11/2024 19:29

JaneJeffer · 21/11/2024 19:16

What's going on here then? Grin
Grin Apart from the obvious flirting- how tall must Laura be, given we know that Sascha is a giant Grin Or is she standing on a box?
IceandIndigo · 21/11/2024 20:06

It’s all a bit cringe really!

Looks like Italy have decided to follow the USA example and put Jannik and Matteo in the doubles. Honestly, I don’t know why the doubles players even bother to turn up.

JaneJeffer · 21/11/2024 20:09

God the doubles players must be raging!

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IceandIndigo · 21/11/2024 20:15

Especially when the two teams that are through so far, the Netherlands and Australia, both won due to their doubles specialists.

Raahh · 21/11/2024 20:23

I would be really irritated if I was a doubles player, on either team. Unless there is a decent reason they are not playing.

IceandIndigo · 21/11/2024 20:47

ouch!

Fizzywinegum · 21/11/2024 21:20

Sinnertini!

Wish they would all wear the same kit if they're from the same country! I know they have different kit sponsors but could make an exception for a team tournament

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