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Sony Ericsson Where: Miami Florida
When: March 28, 2008
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Good news! Andy just beat Rafael Nadal in straight sets (7-6, 6-2) in the quarter final of Barclays Dubai Tennis Championships. I will post HQ pictures of the match as soon as I get them.
In the meantime, I uploaded some HQ pictures of the Andy’s 2nd round match at the Barclays Dubai Tennis Championships
Roddick and Murray call for revised Davis Cup format
Andy Roddick and Andy Murray have called for changes to the Davis Cup format, believing alterations should be made to ensure more top players took part.
Various suggestions have been put forward, including holding the competition every two years and during a two-week period in an effort to get more big names to participate.
Roddick believes that would harm the smaller countries who rely on Davis Cup revenue to support their national associations and tennis development, while teams could lose the thrill of playing at home.
“Belarus made the semis four years ago and probably paid for development for 10 years with that run and a couple of home ties,” the American told reporters.
“You don’t want to lose out on home court advantage and the enthusiasm. If you’ve been in a tight Davis Cup tie it’s as intense as anything in tennis.
“That being said, I probably would support change, minimum saying the two finalist teams get a bye next season.
“To win it and then turn around and go off a high of playing in front of a sold out crowd and winning, and then all of a sudden playing in Austria on a suspect court a month and a half later, it’s not easy.”
Roddick urged the International Tennis Federation (ITF) to demonstrate more flexibility on the Davis Cup.
OPEN TO CHANGE
“I’m not going to sit here and pretend I’m a genius and have it all laid out, logistics and finances and the whole deal,” he said. “But I wish the ITF would be more open to change.”
Most of the top players scheduled to play in the first round 10 days after the completion of the Australian Open promptly withdrew.
Murray, who pulled out of Britain’s tie in Argentina citing a knee injury, called for a longer break after the majors to prepare for the Davis Cup.
“I don’t want to speak for all the players but everyone says the calendar does need a bit of a shuffle,” said the 20-year-old Scot.
“If the Davis Cup wasn’t straight after the slams it would make it easier. But so many things go into the scheduling, so I don’t know if it’s going to change.”
Roddick in contrast supports playing Davis Cup immediately after a grand slam event.
“I actually support having it the week after because it’s really only going to affect two people, the people in the finals, as far as long travel and what not,” he said.
“And those two people are probably playing well enough to give it a go just on confidence alone.” Source!
Roddick, Blake and Bryans will defend Davis Cup title vs. Austria
Andy Roddick and James Blake will lead the defending champion United States against Austria in the first round of the Davis Cup.
The top-ranked doubles team of Bob and Mike Bryan was also picked for the U.S. team, the International Tennis Federation said Tuesday.
The quartet helped the U.S. win its record 32nd Davis Cup title against Russia last month.
Stefan Koubek will lead Austria, along with Jurgen Melzer, Werner Eschauer and Julian Knowle for the best-of-five series on indoor clay in Vienna on Feb. 8-10.
“The United States will bring their best players for sure, which means they show respect for our team,” Austria captain Gilbert Schaller said.
Koubek, the highest-ranked Austrian on the team at No. 55, and Melzer are expected to play singles, and Melzer will likely team with Knowle in doubles. Eschauer will be a substitute.
Koubek knows his team will be the underdog when the Americans come to Vienna.
“But if our team works really well and we take every chance we get, maybe we can cause an upset,” Koubek said.
Knowle has struggled with injuries lately.
“I suffered from dizziness and a chronic elbow inflammation,” said Knowle, who won the doubles title at the U.S. Open last year with Simon Aspelin. “I still need treatment for that, so hopefully I will be fit by next week.”
The match between the United States and Austria will be the third in the Davis Cup. The Americans won the previous two, first on clay in Vienna in 1990 and hardcourts in Connecticut in 2004. Source!
