Jeremy Bates
Jeremy Bates
above andy level playing quality
Andy is playing at a different level and his quality of play is well above his ranking of 110,
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.
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.
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.
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 andy draws exist good group might perfect playing quality recently teams three
You look at the quality of teams we have been playing against recently and it is not going to get any easier. You used to be able to look at the 16 teams in the World Group and after that you might get two or three good draws but that does not exist any more. But I think in Greg Rusedski and Andy Murray we have got the perfect blend.
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,
alan dave endless federer individual playing
If you put someone else in to play Federer what would that do to the individual if you had Alan playing or if you had Dave playing. The permutations are endless and, as of yet, I have not made up my mind.
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,
age-and-aging andy coming inspire players ranks
Andy can inspire other players coming through the ranks as he is about their age,
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.
beating far high hopes peak remember
We have to remember he's only 18 and far from his peak. There's a lot of high hopes for his peak and one day I hope we will see him beating Federer.
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.
best bit chances cup davis football likely opposition pick points team tie tougher
Having said that, I think that in any Davis Cup tie you look to where your most likely points will come from and where your tougher opposition will be. It's a bit like being a football manager. I have to look to where our best chances are and pick my team around it.