Davis Cup 2019, Madrid

[don_fabio]

This is the down-side of playing it all in one venue. I read that betting odds were on Spain...well, small wonder. It's being played in Spain! And how many people are going to take a Monday off, in Madrid, to watch Croatia play Russia? Now, on top of it, most of us can't find a way to watch it on TV. It's almost like they want DC to fail.

True. Before when it was played over the weekend it was all about tennis for those 3 days. Now you have to struggle to even find it where to watch.

Yeah no wonder that Spain is the favourite to win. Russia seems to be pumped up too with Rublev-Khachanov becoming new Bryan brothers

Anyway, hard to see Davis cup succeeding in this format. Perhaps furrher changes are needed and not so drastic measures from the format that was there before.

 

[Moxie]

True. Before when it was played over the weekend it was all about tennis for those 3 days. Now you have to struggle to even find it where to watch.

Yeah no wonder that Spain is the favourite to win. Russia seems to be pumped up too with Rublev-Khachanov becoming new Bryan brothers

Anyway, hard to see Davis cup succeeding in this format. Perhaps furrher changes are needed and not so drastic measures from the format that was there before.

The other thing they seem to be giving up is what we used to call "The Davis Cup Atmosphere," i.e., when you were in one country, but often the fans of the other found a way to show up and cheer. Playing during the week, playing in one country, not televising it widely...it's hard to see this inspiring enthusiasm.

 

[Moxie]

And this one

https://www.directv.com/sports-even...nited-States-WWxxVlUvcHkzM1Y0eGpWYzJFRzRNdz09

Doesn't work for me.

 

[Moxie]

And this one too

https://sports.rakuten.com/daviscup...9dyVdXL8yTl693aZUc8bv0fL6as2u91wsIkqX9KhTXOis

Tampoco. This doesn't work for me, either. They have it in locked-out channels.

 

[Carol]

Tampoco. This doesn't work for me, either. They have it in locked-out channels.

I will tell you tomorrow when the matches are on

 

[Moxie]

I will tell you tomorrow when the matches are on

Thanks. I'm sure you'll be better than the DC website, too.

 

[GameSetAndMath]

I am a strong supporter of old traditional DC format. I hate this change of format.

However, I must also say that the old DC format is difficult for people to fully understand, especially for the non-die-hard tennis fans. If you read this forum you are not one of them.

 

[tented]

Never heard of either one. I assume FS2 means Fox Sports 2 channel and is probably different from just Fox Sports (1) channel.

Yes, Fox Sports 2. If it helps, on my cable, it’s listed as “FoxSp2” & “FS2” (the other is listed as just “FS1”).

Today, from 12 PM-6 PM (East coast US), the guide lists Davis Cup Tennis. Hopefully you and others will be able to watch.

 

[10isfan]

Nadal just started against Karen. I can’t find a stream.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Nadal just started against Karen. I can’t find a stream.

I am watching the match live.....Rafa won the 1st set 63....on serve 3 all in the 2nd set

Rafa's serve has been impressive so far.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

2nd set has been very tight and very competitive both players had 1 BP each,neither could convert,went to t/breaker

Rafa won 76(7) again a highly competitive t/break.Really enjoyed the match...

 

[Moxie]

2nd set has been very tight and very competitive both players had 1 BP each,neither could convert,went to t/breaker

Rafa won 76(7) again a highly competitive t/break.Really enjoyed the match...

I don't think I can watch anything of this DC, so thanks for the updates. Glad Rafa won! I see that RBA beat Rublev, too.

 

[Carol]

I don't think I can watch anything of this DC, so thanks for the updates. Glad Rafa won! I see that RBA beat Rublev, too.

 

[Carol]

Rubles beat RBA but Spain won the doubles too

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Rubles beat RBA but Spain won the doubles too

Just got back home.....I will watch the doubles with my lunch on replay.

 

[Moxie]

Rubles beat RBA but Spain won the doubles too

Really? Well that just shows you how good the DC website is (NOT!) Who were the double teams?

 

[Nadalfan2013]

Thank you. Go Rafa!

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Really? Well that just shows you how good the DC website is (NOT!) Who were the double teams?

Lopez/Granollers d Khachanov/Rublev 64 76(5)

Spain leads 2-1 over Russia

 

[Moxie]

Lopez/Granollers d Khachanov/Rublev 64 76(5)

Spain leads 2-1 over Russia

Lopez is still a strong-man for Spain in doubles.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Lopez is still a strong-man for Spain in doubles.

Yep especially on a HC indoors.