Davis Cup: Nadal Dethrones The Champs
The U.S. teams Davis Cup title defense came to a premature end when they were defeated in the semi-finals by the spanish team spear-headed by Nadal and Ferrer. Nadal beat Querrey and Roddick, and Ferrer defeated Roddick to give Spain the 3 points needed to advance. Perhaps the turning point of the match was when Roddick lost heartbreaker to Ferrer in 5 sets. Had he won that point, the U.S. would’ve had a legitimate chance to advance, but that loss coupled with Nadal’s win over Roddick (6-4, 6-0, 6-4) made the last match between Querrey and Ferrer a dead rubber.
Russian and Argentina are locked in battle with Argentina leading 2-1 on the scoreboard.
john said,
September 21, 2008 @ 11:27 pm
What a scaryy moment it was when David Nalbandian. I’m pretty sure he wasn’t at his best after having being involved for three consecutive days. The legs just could not take it.
But once again, what a game from Del Potro. He is arguably Argentina’s tennis player at the moment. With no trouble, he brushed aside Andreev with ease.
As for the final, I wouldn’t mind gambling on him against Nadal for one of the singles.
I’m sure it is going to be a great final.
Anyway, what is your thought about the final?
http://mundoalbiceleste.blogspot.com/2008/09/for-3rd-time-were-in-final-vamos-del.html
Ci said,
September 22, 2008 @ 2:44 am
I was going to post another piece on Nalbandian and his efforts, but you are right. It’s going to be a great final. I personally think it will come down to the doubles. Argentina doesn’t have to beat Nadal. They only need to beat Ferrer, Lopez, or Verdasco, and then win the doubles.
But I’d like to see this new Del Potro against Nadal. He was utterly impressive