Davis Cup Finals 2023, Malaga, Spain

[kskate2]

This is all Musetti's fault. He had one job to do. Go out there and beat a scrub you own in the H2H and he muffed it. Put it all on Jannik to save the day.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Italy needs to send Sinner back out for the doubles. He’ll be soaring with confidence after that win, and won’t be intimidated by Djokovic.

There might be a change, Bolelli and Sonego were set to play doubles for Italy. Sinner and Sonego played well together in their previous doubles match for Italy

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

This is all Musetti's fault. He had one job to do. Go out there and beat a scrub you own in the H2H and he muffed it. Put it all on Jannik to save the day.

He did have a leg problem in the match to be fair

 

[kskate2]

He did have a leg problem in the match.

Not until the 3rd set. He was getting bossed by the Serb until he finally caught a little fire at the end of the first

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Tented
You get your wish,
Change in doubles
Djokovic/Miomir vs Sinner/Sonego

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Not until the 3rd set. He was getting bossed by the Serb until he finally caught a little fire at the end of the first

I thought they would have played Sonego, but they have decided to go with him in the doubles, Musetti to me, still isnt a reliable player especially in tough matches

 

[Nadalfan2013]

Sinner.

Djokovic.

 

[Moxie]

Tented
You get your wish,
Change in doubles
Djokovic/Miomir vs Sinner/Sonego

Nice! I was wondering if they'd do that, too.

 

[kskate2]

Nice! I was wondering if they'd do that, too.

They have to. They don't really have a doubs specialist on their squad.

 

[Moxie]

Musetti has fallen off most of this year. Injury? Margaret, you must know.

 

[Kieran]

Jannik saved 3 mps?

 

[kskate2]

Jannik saved 3 mps?

He did. In Royal fashion

 

[Moxie]

Jannik saved 3 mps?

At 4-5, Jannick serving, Novak had 0-40. He managed the hold, then broke, then served it out.

EDIT: I realized I wrote that backwards. Jannik served 2nd in the 3rd set, so he was serving at 4-5, to stay in the set. But you knew what I meant.

 

[Nadalfan2013]

At 5-4, Jannick serving, Novak had 0-40. He managed the hold, then broke, then served it out.

Not a surprise at all as when Djokovic plays for his country he often chokes. This is a preview of next year's Olympics where Djokovic will again get too nervous and collapse.

Thankfully we have the incredible Nadal who has made his country proud so many times with 5 Davis Cup titles and 2 Olympics gold medals.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Musetti has fallen off most of this year. Injury? Margaret, you must know.

Lorenzo has had some injury worries, nothing too serious, he has a good game, great bhand, though he can be a 'head case' at times, in tough matches like DC, he isnt all that reliable and also I feel he could be in better physical condition, as well.

 

[kskate2]

Unfortunately I have to go out and will not be able to see the doubs.

 

[Moxie]

Unfortunately I have to go out and will not be able to see the doubs.

We'll hold down the fort for ya. I just got back in.

 

[Moxie]

Italy draws first blood...4-2.

 

[Nadalfan2013]

Italy draws first blood...4-2.

Hopefully Italy wins, especially with how Djokovic was defiant and rude with the Italian crowd. It would be great punishment.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Great energy by Sonego again today in doubles, moving well at the net, positive, made a difference on Thursday and could well make one today
Italy 63 1st set Forza!