Jeremy Bates
Jeremy Bates
capable chance determined group next players playing result tough year
This will be a tough tie, but one that we are more than capable of getting a result from. We have a chance of playing in the World Group next year and I know the players are determined to give everything they have to try and make that a reality.
against best capable chance class determined group next opportunity opposition player players playing presents result roger tie tough truly wonderful year
This tie presents a wonderful opportunity for us to play against truly world-class opposition and the world's best player Roger Federer. This will be a tough tie, but one that we are more than capable of getting a result from. We have a chance of playing in the World Group next year and I know the players are determined to give everything they have to try and make that a reality.
clearly players strain younger
We clearly need to get some more younger players in to take some of the strain off Greg.
follow inspirational players trying
He's an inspiration to the other players trying to follow in Andy's footsteps,
andy drive fortitude great happened player quickly rest signs start tremendous
It has happened phenomenally quickly considering where Andy was at the start of the year, but it is really no great surprise. The signs were always there that Andy would become a top-class player and he is not going to rest now - he has tremendous drive and fortitude and he will keep going for it.
age-and-aging andy coming inspire players ranks
Andy can inspire other players coming through the ranks as he is about their age,
forced name players pleasant side team three tim virtually
It used to be with Tim and Greg in the side that we were virtually forced to name the same two players for all three days' play. That was something I always wanted to get away from though, and now with this team it's pleasant that I can make more tactical choices.
british player terrific top
It is terrific to see another British player in the top 100,
incredible passing playing ridiculous serve shot shots stands
One thing that stands out is that the better shot I hit, the better shot he hit. I was playing serve and volley, and he had incredible passing shots from the most ridiculous positions.
looks lost
I lost everything I had. Everything's gone. That's all I know. From the looks of it, what I can see, there's nothing left.
class crowd cup davis team tennis
Serbia are a world-class team but in Davis Cup tennis the crowd are such an important factor.
bit criticize effort fault fourth good guys momentum obviously performance third tight
I thought it was a good doubles. Obviously it was very tight and the third set was crucial. After that they got a bit of momentum going into the fourth set but I can't fault the effort or the performance from Greg and Andy. I don't think you can criticize the guys when they give that much.
against doubles looking match playing roger singles tough winning
Playing Roger is a very tough match and realistically we are looking at winning the doubles and the two singles against their No.2,
decision involved leave
I will leave the decision to him. We are doing everything we can so he will be involved in Glasgow.