Jeremy Bates
Jeremy Bates
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.
age-and-aging andy coming inspire players ranks
Andy can inspire other players coming through the ranks as he is about their age,
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.
follow inspirational players trying
He's an inspiration to the other players trying to follow in Andy's footsteps,
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.
clearly players strain younger
We clearly need to get some more younger players in to take some of the strain off Greg.
bit choice chosen coming federer heard sorts sure
I'm not sure where they're coming from with that choice of surface. I've heard all sorts of things, one of them, which may be a bit far-fetched, is that they've chosen it because they're not sure Federer is going to play.
cup davis feelings plenty respect stated tim
I've had plenty of chats with Tim about the Davis Cup and he has stated his feelings on it and I respect that.
base decision doubles situation
Switzerland will base their decision in doubles on the situation after the first day of singles,
above andy level playing quality
Andy is playing at a different level and his quality of play is well above his ranking of 110,
andy boost great happened quickly rankings rest rise signs start
Andy's rise up the rankings is a big boost to everyone, but most of all for Andy himself. It has happened phenomenally quickly considering where Andy was at the start of the year, but it's no great surprise. The signs were always there that Andy would become a top-class player. He is not going to rest now. He will keep going for it.
against biggest fantastic federer home interest open playing rightly sportsman win
Federer is rightly one of the biggest sportsman in Switzerland and his win at the US Open will heighten the home interest in the tie, ... It's fantastic to be playing against him in his own country.
options team tie time
The whole tie this time around with the team I have got has got more options than I have ever had,
absolute ask cup davis fantastic good group match
This is not an un-winnable tie. We are up there with a fantastic group of countries. The Davis Cup is so strong. This is where we are playing, you can't ask for anything more than that. There is no good draw, every match is an absolute battle.