There was a time when a case could be made that tennis should not be an olympic sport, but it is not 1988 any longer. With the summer games having taken on a great deal of importance, is it time for Davis Cup and Federation Cup to loosen their scheduling demands? A Modest Proposal –…
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Will a Davis Cup Title in 2015 mean a big 2016 for Andy Murray?
Nothing quite like that moment you win the @DavisCup! #BackTheBrits #MurrayMagic https://t.co/dOx0Tp8knZ — British Tennis (@BritishTennis) November 29, 2015 Novak Djokovic’s monster 2011 got its launch from helping Serbia win the 2010 Davis Cup. I do not think Andy Murray will win 3 of 4 majors in 2016, but his Davis Cup success will…
Davis Cup 2015: Day 3 Predictions
Here is the moment that Great Britain moved to within one point of the #DavisCup title! https://t.co/6SyBW3aJi4 — Davis Cup (@DavisCup) November 28, 2015 #16 David Goffin vs. #2 Andy Murray Andy Murray has set his team and himself up for winning the Davis Cup at the conclusion of this match. Goffin is a…
Davis Cup 2015: Doubles Could Tell the Tale
I will not kid any of you with the sense that I can preview this match. Doubles is a different animal. Belgium is playing on their home turf. Andy and Jamie Murray have a chance to do something quite special together. The psychological implications of this match are enormous.
Davis Cup 2015: Day 1 Match Predictions
Match 1: David GOFFIN vs. Kyle EDMUND Edmund can make this Davis Cup final much more straight forward for the UK if he wins either of his singles matches. I think Edmund has a chance, but Goffin on indoor clay in front of a partisan crowd is too much to pick against. My Prediction: Goffin d. Edmund 6-3,…
Davis Cup 2015: Can the Super Murray Bros. Win on the Road?
Andy Murray’s quest to end another historic streak relies as much on his ability to play well with his brother as it does on his clash with David Goffin Andy Murray has done quite well in international competition. He picked up a gold medal in singles and a silver medal in mixed doubles during the…
Tennis History: What Would being part of a Davis Cup Winning Team Mean for Andy Murray?
Andy Murray will be enshrined in the International Tennis Hall of Fame. However, I think being part of a winning Davis Cup Team would do 4 things for him. 1. One More “Not Since Fred Perry” Drought Erased Andy Murray’s place in tennis history is pretty secure. He won a gold medal in singles and…
Quick Hits – Hewitt, Groth, and the Murrays Shine in Davis Cup while Ram Wins Newport Again
.@lleytonhewitt and @SamGrothTennis provide the heroics as Australia completes the comeback. http://t.co/ht4rAIHrCi pic.twitter.com/LQDqGaDnqC — ATP World Tour (@ATPWorldTour) July 19, 2015 Aussie Comeback Succeeds Davis Cup and Hall of Fame Thoughts The tennis scheule does not leave a lot of time for reflection. One Sunday Novak Djokovic is vanquishing Roger Federer for his 3rd Wimbledon…
Wawrinka and Federer Bring the Davis Cup to Switzerland
Stanislas and Roger’s Excellent Adventure This match set a tone Stanislas Wawrinka added Switzerland’s first Davis Cup title to a year that saw him win a first Grand Slam and a first Masters 1000 title. Roger Federer added an important missing piece to his unprecedented career. Stan and Roger also won Gold for Switzerland in…
Davis Cup 2014: Day 3 Analysis and Predictions
I did not post anything about the doubles today because the line-ups could be changed so close to match time and because doubles is a different animal. The remaining singles matches set Switzerland as 1 win away from a first ever Davis Cup title, but France will likely have 27,000 fans and a winnable set…
Tennis Abides: Dan Martin on Tennis and Life 