2014 Davis Cup

[Murat Baslamisli]

That backhand to backhand exchange was awesome.

 

[Front242]

For my part I've always disagreed with that view. He already holds the WTF record and record consecutive weeks. I felt that this would be what he would want more. As a Fedfan I can understand how some would want other things for him

Thing is though, he's only reliant on himself winning singles events. Ok, so he didn't win his first match but for argument sake let's say his hopes of winning DC all rested on Stan winning his singles matches and Stan lost all of his...then you clearly see how his own play has no impact in this event at all other than doubles if his teammate loses both his matches. That's why as an achievement it pales in comparison to singles events imo. Nice to have of course but you rely too much on other people. As many people's parents tell them when they're growing up, if you want something done properly, do it yourself. That analogy only applies to singles matches in tennis.

That's very true. But you have to look at the upside. From a Swiss point of view, if there was any question mark about his legend, it's over now. His done it for himself, for his country. This was always the perfect scenario for him. He'll always believe he can still get number 1 and also win another WTF. How many windows does he get for this?

True too, gotta seize the moment but again, he relies on Stan and his teammates to do so. It's a nice buffer on his career achievements for sure though and nice that the nonsense between them over Mirka's heckling will be pretty soon forgotten and they down around 20 shots of vodka or whiskey!

 

[Murat Baslamisli]

Roger to serve for Switzerland's first DC win.

 

[Federberg]

Glad this is almost over so I can focus exclusively on the chess!

 

[Federberg]

Nice!

 

[Murat Baslamisli]

40-0....Roger falls to the ground. Swiss have their Cup.

 

[Front242]

Very strong service game to finish. Only match I watched of this DC final and Roger played a great match. Poor choice by the French to play Gasquet today against Federer.

 

[Denis]

Congrats to team Switzerland for their first DC title!

 

[Murat Baslamisli]

Must feel good for Roger-Sven-Stan. They have been at it together for a while. Good to see all three hugging it out.

 

[Denis]

Very strong service game to finish. Only match I watched of this DC final and Roger played a great match. Poor choice by the French to play Gasquet today against Federer.

It was Gasquet or Benneteau. Neither could have won today.

 

[Federberg]

Very strong service game to finish. Only match I watched of this DC final and Roger played a great match. Poor choice by the French to play Gasquet today against Federer.

I mean.. should have been Simon surely. If Tsonga was unfit to play

 

[herios]

Nice job by the Swiss power duo!
:clap

 

[Denis]

Very strong service game to finish. Only match I watched of this DC final and Roger played a great match. Poor choice by the French to play Gasquet today against Federer.

I mean.. should have been Simon surely. If Tsonga was unfit to play

Simon was not part of the team.

 

[Front242]

Yup, Simon was the best choice for sure but I believe they weren't allowed to choose him.

 

[Murat Baslamisli]

Roger" This one is for the boys. I have won enough in my career to not (didn't get that part) " You get the gist.

 

[herios]

Very strong service game to finish. Only match I watched of this DC final and Roger played a great match. Poor choice by the French to play Gasquet today against Federer.

I mean.. should have been Simon surely. If Tsonga was unfit to play

Simon was not selected. He had a rough first half of the season, but in the second half he was more stronger than Gasquet. So yes, I agree with you.

 

[the AntiPusher]

Very strong service game to finish. Only match I watched of this DC final and Roger played a great match. Poor choice by the French to play Gasquet today against Federer.

It was Gasquet or Benneteau. Neither could have won today.

Simon or Rafa would have

 

[herios]

Yup, Simon was the best choice for sure but I believe they weren't allowed to choose him.

Correct, there are only 4 spots on the team you may select.

 

[Denis]

Simon would not have won either. And Rafa is not French.

 

[Front242]

Very strong service game to finish. Only match I watched of this DC final and Roger played a great match. Poor choice by the French to play Gasquet today against Federer.

It was Gasquet or Benneteau. Neither could have won today.

Simon or Rafa would have

Simon would have won? Stick with could on that I reckon. Sure he might have but the way Roger played it would've taken quite an effort.