2016 Davis Cup WG SF: [1]Great Britain (c) vs [6] Argentina (GBR 2 - 3 ARG WINS)

[masterclass]

Defending champion Great Britain has its work cut out facing tough Argentina in the semifinals.
A rematch of the Olympic Gold Medal final is in store - Andy Murray vs. Del Potro in the opening rubber!


The children weigh in - Every day Andy Murray plays should be a holiday!


The Draw:

The Stage:
Glasgow, Great Britain - Emirates Arena - CPR: Medium-Fast

Poll: Great Britain or Argentina?

We can use this thread to follow the progress of the tie.

Respectfully,
masterclass

 

[masterclass]

Maybe the Top match of this Davis Cup weekend.

A rematch of the Olympic Gold Medal battle.

[2]Andy Murray(GBR) vs [64] Juan Martin del Potro(ARG)

Today, 13:00 BST, BBC Two

The two players most recent match was a loss in the US Open QF.
Del Potro lost to the eventual champion Stan Wawrinka in 4 sets.
Murray lost to Kei Nishikori.in 5 sets.

Who will take this match?

Respectfully,
masterclass

 

[Mastoor]

As much as I'd like Argentina to win I don't think they will win more than 2 matches. This so much looks like 5-0 for Brutish.

 

[britbox]

As much as I'd like Argentina to win I don't think they will win more than 2 matches. This so much looks like 5-0 for Brutish.

You favour Edmund over Delpo? I think Argentina win one of the matches at least, but Britain should prevail... 4-1 is my choice.

 

[Tennisproguru.com]

I would say that doubles will go for sure for Brits and with Murray beating DelPotro and then Edmund goes over Pella, it will be decided tomorrow. 3-0 and then it does not matter if it will be 5-0 3-2 or 4-1 as probably Murray will skip match on Sunday

 

[britbox]

Will they play dead rubbers?

 

[isabelle]

Muzza / Juan 3/3 in the first set

 

[masterclass]

What a match. Tremendous effort from both players in the 5 hour + 5 set match.
Congratulations to Juan Martin del Potro and Argentina.
Condolences to Andy Murray and Great Britain.

Tennis won today.

Respectfully,
masterclass.

 

[Tennisproguru.com]

DelPotro shows that he belongs to top 5 players, right between Andy, Stan, Nole and Roger ...

but I still believe GB can win this one. Murray bros tomorrow and Andy on Sunday, that are two points for sure and it is up to Edmund to win one and he is on right track against Pella

Only pity is we saw best tennis of weekend right at the start

 

[mrzz]

To the ones who thought Argentina was toast:

Brrrrfffftttttttttttttt...............

 

[Mastoor]

Glad Delpo won, even happier Murray lost after 5 hours.

 

[Mastoor]

You favour Edmund over Delpo? I think Argentina win one of the matches at least, but Britain should prevail... 4-1 is my choice.

I thought so, but now I see he struggles even with Pella.

 

[Mary]

I thought so, but now I see he struggles even with Pella.

Is he injured? He has a history of abdominal injuries.

 

[Mastoor]

Is he injured? He has a history of abdominal injuries.

I wouldn't know Mary. I hope he isn't injured.

 

[Mary]

I wouldn't know Mary. I hope he isn't injured.

I havevno pictures, tonight, just live scores but his serve seems grim.

 

[Mastoor]

I havevno pictures, tonight, just live scores but his serve seems grim.

Here you can find the picture: http://live.shwidget.com/

 

[Mary]

Here you can find the picture:

Thank you!☺

 

[Carol]

It seems Muzz after to win the GM is going trough a bad patch? losing in Cinccinati, USO and today too....

 

[masterclass]

To the ones who thought Argentina was toast:

Brrrrfffftttttttttttttt...............

Darn right mrzz. Argentina have had a tough, tough Davis Cup team for years, they even have Delbonis in reserve. With Del Potro they are only stronger. I know there was some controversy between him and some others a while back, but what a big boost he is to the team.

I thought a more experienced Evans would be a better choice for the Brits, instead of wet behind the ears Edmund. Seems he just unraveled as the match went on and Pella got stronger. Oh well, the young need experience as well. Pella said he was inspired by Delpo's fight.

Respectfully,
masterclass

 

[Mastoor]

Now when Murray is right behind No1e in the race, last thing I want to see is Murray wining Davis Cup to boost his confidence further.

If Edmund wasn't injured he was right choice for Britain. I watched him in person in Belgrade against Tipsarevic and I was amazed then as well as at US Open.