Vamos Spain!!!

Here we all are, well it's me and Mina and tfactor soon.

might be premature fright, but Phil is nailing the 'catch Fer flat footed' plan

*frazzles*

I'm here! It's 1 all in Spain but Kohls is challenging Nando's serve right now, 2nd deuce

Mina I will join you in the frazzling!
Vamos Nando!

He manages to hold and it's 2-1 Spain. Kohls to serve

bring on the frazzlefest Tfactor haha

i'm beginning to think i do this everytime any one of the Armada boys play...not a good habit

Fer hung tough,2-1, Phil to serve

Juan Martin gets the early break to start the match and serves at 3-2

Meanwhile DelPo is up a break, serving at 3-2 in the first set

Well I am frazzle even though Elf is up a break in the first set.

Well I am frazzle even though Elf is up a break in the first set.

Master Ace, great minds and all that ;-)

This may be a tough battle between Fer & Phil. Nice rallies so far

how is Elf looking these days? he hasnt had the best clay swing but i hope he's got a good HC season in the cards...

convert the breaker!!!

dare i say that was a Rafa-esque shot Fer made to win the point. sliding into the bh cc volley. nice, Fer, very nice...

Nando has been able to save 4 BP but he's living dangerously

Nice drop shot by Tomas to hold at 30 but Juan Martin leads 4-3

TFactor,
Watching Germany/Spain and Argentina/Czech Republic at the same time?

Mina,
Early to tell for me on how Juan Martin is looking.

shambolic break point conversion...

Kohlschreiber is playing really good, this will be, as expected I guess, a tough match for Fernando. Well at least if it goes to a fifth decided match Tommy will have a chance to redeem himself.

Yes MA on TV and the net. Paying more attention to Spain, I must admit.
Kohls with a bunch of BP which he hasn't converted.

I've gotta go, but this is NOT looking good for PEHK...

pffffffft.

Phew! Nando manages to hold somehow.
He needs to make something happen on Kolhs serve now, although it doesn't seem likely the way he is playing

To me Elf looks like he is serving quite well.

does Techno Phil usually wear the zinc stuff when the match is outdoors? or is it particularly hot in Marbella?

way to hold Fer, must've had 5 bps there for Phil. whew.

Both guys hold and Juan Martin will serve for the set 5-4

15-0 Tomas nets FH return after wide serve by Juan Martin
30-0 Tomas BH return long
30-15 Juan Martin steps inside the court and nets FH
40-15 Tomas BH return long
Juan Martin takes the set 6-4 with ace wide

Well done Elf on taking the first set, only two to go.

Mina I say it is hot in Marbella which would be the reason for the zinc.

It's about 31 Celsius (88 F) in Marbella
Nando with his third BP opportunity in this game (and in the match)
Vamos Nando!

Fernando follows in Kohlschreiber footsteps with missing chances to break. An easy hold by Fernando would be very nice now.

Kohls finally holds and it's 3 games all in the first.
DelPo and Berdych are 1 all in the second set.

Opening at 0-30 for Juan Martin
15-30 Juan Martin FH return wide
30-30 Tomas FH smash winner set up by FH approach DTL on ad side
30-40 Juan Martin FH return landed on the sideline for winner
Juan Martin breaks with BH passing shot DTL for winner as Tomas came to net on I/O FH approach

Juan Martin to serve 6-4,2-1

Elf breaks in the 2nd set with a blistering bhdtl. WTG Crazy.

Lottis, Nando obliges and holds at 15 ;-)
Already 50 mins of play and we're only at 4-3 in the first

Morning All, where are you watching the matches.

Karen

Tfactor gave a couple of links at the end of the last thread.

Karen,
Check http://www.fromsport.com/ for links to the various ties.

Juan Martin consolidates at 15 with an ace at the T.

Tomas to serve 4-6,1-3

Great for DelPo. He's making it look easy.
Totally different story in Spain. Matches started at about the same time and notice the difference

Thanks very much guys.

Nando gets broken at the worst possible time! Kohls to serve for the first set

Del Potro seems to have a fairly easy ride in his match. Not so for Fernando as he gets broken and Kohlschreiber will serve for the first set.

2 break chances at 15-40 for Juan Martin as Tomas nets BH
30-40 Tomas FH winner DTL
Juan Martin breaks as Tomas FH sails long

Juan Martin to serve 6-4,4-1

Mina,
If I recall, Juan Martin said that his favorite surface is HC after he defeated RAndy to win Los Angeles last year

Come on Germany, give Israel another home match.

Kholi serving for set number 1? YEY!

Kohlschreiber seems to have gone into this weekend with some great form, he did after all beat Tommy without much trouble despite what their h2h said before that match. And Kohlschreiber takes the first set.
Stupid me for inviting my sister over for dinner, I should have remember that it was a DC weekend.

C'mon Nando you can come back!
Kohls playing great so far, let's see if he keeps it up the way he did against Tommy.
I can't believe I have to go out, I hate it when life interferes with tennis! ;-)
Vamos Spain!!!!!!

I have to say that Juan Martin is playing terrific tennis. I dont think I have ever seen him move so well.

Gah, what is happening with Berdy? Doesn't he know I have 'watching Czechs lifting the trophy' on my schedule for this November (or is it December)? I guess Steps and his raw sexiness are gonna have to save the day...And I'll see non of it. *sniff*
Also, auf geht's Germany! Somebody has to kick out the Spaniards and it sure ain't gonna be Israel.

Tomas finally stops a 5 game run of Juan Martin in a long service game but Juan Martin will serve for the set 6-4,5-2

15-0 Tomas nets BH passing shot as Juan Martin came to net on FH approach
15-15 Juan Martin FH long after coming in on short return
30-15 Tomas nets BH return
30-30 Tomas FH winner
30-40 Juan Martin DF wide
40-40 Juan Martin FH winner behind Tomas after good wide serve
40-A Tomas BH return winner DTL
Tomas breaks as he hit scorching FH return for winner

Tomas serving to stay in set 4-6,3-5

Costa’s coach skills seem to be very tested today, first with getting Fernando back on track, who just got broken again, and then maybe having to decided who is to play the last match. Tommy should be able to win over Beck though.

Kohls breaks and will serve 2-1
This is not looking good for Spain
Vamos!

Juan Martin will serve for the set a 2nd time as Tomas holds easily at love.

15-0 Juan Martin FH winner behind Tomas on short return
15-15 Juan Martin BH wide
30-15 Juan Martin Ace wide
40-15 Juan Martin FH swinging volley winner set up by FH approach
40-30 Juan Martin DF
Juan Martin takes the set as Tomas nets FH

Juan Martin leads 6-4,6-4.

Unless Tomas rallies, who will play the 5th rubber for both countries?

The Czech fellow held out his hand as if to say "how could you miss that?" How indeed because no doubt Juan Martin was getting nervous for a minute there.

Kohls breaks again. Nando looks lost out there

Fernando’s body language doesn’t look very good. Might have been a mistake to have him play all three days, but then what should Spain have done without Rafa and David. And Kohlschreiber breaks again and takes a 4-1 lead in the second set

Great set of tennis from Elf, please keep it going for one more set.

Poor Nando in a complete meltdown. He just looks exhausted.

Andreev defeats Sela 4-3(ret.) - Israel 3-1

Kohlschreiber leads Verdasco 6-4,4-1

Robredo didn't play yesterday, so he has a better shot. At least Nando didn't get breadsticked this set.

Break chance at 30-40 for Juan Martin as Tomas FH sails long
40-40 Juan Martin nets FH return on 2nd serve
A-40 Tomas Ace wide as Radek Stepanek looks on
Tomas hold as Juan Martin nets BH

Juan Martin to serve 6-4,6-4,0-1

Marbella, here I come...

Elf breaks early in the 3rd set. WTG :).

Fernando finally held his serve, forcing Kohlschreiber serve home the second set.

Whoops sorry Elf didn't break, it's been a busy weekend.

0-15 Missed point in transition from Czech Republic to Spain
15-15 Philipp volley winner set up by hitting FH wide
30-15 Philipp Ace at the T
40-15 Fernando FH long as Philipp CC FH hit the sideline
Philipp takes the set as he aces at the T

Philipp leads 6-4,6-2

Kohlschreiber didn’t have much trouble this time either to serve home the second set and it will take a lot for Fernando to somehow how get back into this match. Hope Tommy is ready to become a DC hero.

Opening at 0-30 for Fernando
15-30 Fernando FH long
30-30 Philipp BH winner set up by good angled FH that Fernando had to hit squash FH
40-30 Fernando nets slice BH
40-40 Philipp FH wide
40-A Philipp FH long after getting to BH slice by Fernando - Fernando had good defensive lob in the point
Fernando breaks as Philipp FH sails wide

Fernando to serve 4-6,2-6,2-0

Yes, Fernando breaks, 2-0 in the second set with Fernando to serve. Just don’t let yourself be broken back now

Levy and Youzhny are playing the last rubber in Israel

OMG, OMG.

Come on Kohlschreiber, we promise you the easiest draw imaginable if you beat Spain...

2 break points at 15-40 for Juan Martin as Tomas nets scoop volley after both guys were scrambling
Juan Martin breaks as Tomas nets FH after return came back at his feet

Juan Martin to serve for the rubber 6-4,6-4,5-4

Elf breaks with a great fh at Berdy's feet.

Yes, another break for Fernando, 4-0, please keep this up Fernando now.

15-0 Juan Martin FH winner on short return by Tomas
30-0 Tomas FH return long
40-0 Tomas FH long
Juan Martin wins the rubber as he aces out wide

Juan Martin Del Potro defeated Tomas Berdych 6-4,6-4,6-4 to even the tie at 2.

Who will play the deciding rubber in Czech Republic?

Congrats to del Potro fans, he has done a great job for Argentina this weekend. Will it be Monaco that will play the last match? If so, hope he wins it.

Ok Pico it is now up to you, you can do it. Be the hero for Argentina. I am so excited.

Hey everyone!
Vamos Nando, c'mon dude, you have to do this!
And vamos Pico, for the love of Sven, please please save this tie!

Does someone have a stream for Budapest?

YES, Fernando takes the third set by 6-1.

Fernando serving for the set 4-6,2-6,5-1

15-0 Fernando Ace wide
30-0 Fernando Ace at the T confirmed by mark on court by chair umpire
30-15 Fernando FH long
40-15 Philipp FH return wide
Fernando takes the set 6-1 as Philipp BH sails long

Philipp leads 6-4,6-2,1-6

Yay! Vamos Hott Sauce!
(And Angel, just saw ur mantra, congrats!!!)

Opening at 0-30 for Fernando
0-40 Philipp DF
Fernando breaks with FH winner set up by FH approach

Fernando to serve 4-6,2-6,6-1,1-0

Monaco is going to have to beat Radek.

Thanks Emma, gee it doesn't feel like it has been a week since the Wimbledon final. How time flies :)

Fernando won the first 8 pts of the 4th. Philipp to serve 0-2.

And now I have to go, stupid me for making plans. Fernando please keep going and turn match this match around and win.

Juan Monaco vs Radek Stepanek to decide the tie

Fernando breaks again for a 3-0 lead as Philipp shanks BH

Cricket Update. Australia take a wicket, England need another 113 runs to win the first test.

Pico you can do this.

Kader Nouni will be chair umpire for rubber b/w Monaco and Stepanek

Fernando has won 12 out of the first 13 points in the 4th

USA and Croatia will start in approx 25-30 minutes

Now, Fernando has won 16 out of 17 pts and leads 4-0 in the 4th set. Unless things change, a 5th set will decide this rubber(and hopefully, for Spain the tie)

Morning, all.

Angel of the Surf, Australia have an innings in hand. England are batting (badly) to avoid an innings defeat.

Meanwhile, Kohlthelambliesdownonbroadway seems to have his mind focused on cricket all of a sudden.

Blah, just Blah.

Kholhewhowouldnotmakeisraelifeeasier is dropping the ball on this tie.

Well played Delpo! Dude's a machine!

See I can't even get the cricket score correct and it is left to a Canadian to correct me. Oh the shame.

What happened???
(I get to the office and everything is going wrong, printers not working, system slow and I have to prepare reports for 10 AM and I'm ready to scream)
All the time I was thinking Nando must have already lost to Kolhs but decide to check scores from here all the same and what a surprise!
Vamos Nando! Vamos Spain!

Tfactor,
Fernando is En Fuego at the moment.

Monaco's gonna have a hard time beating the worm

Master Ace,
Indeed! ;-)
Hope he can keep it up in the fifth set!
That's the Spanish players for you, always ready for some drama

Angel of the Surf: I'm English, living in Calgary. We can't bat, bowl, or field, but we do know how badly you're beating us. Hope that makes you feel better :-)