Do s and Don ts for the US on This Years Davis Cup
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Dos and Don’ts for the US in This Year’s Davis Cup
Overview
Expectations are high for the US team heading into the Davis Cup quarterfinals. The United States is anticipated to defeat Chile on grass in Rancho Mirage, California. Meanwhile, France faces a roughly 45% chance of victory against Russia in the other quarterfinal, a match that may depend heavily on the form of Russia's Marat Safin, who is still recovering from injuries.
Strategic Considerations
The outcome of these matches could significantly impact Winston-Salem's prospects of hosting the Davis Cup semifinals in September. If both the US and France secure wins, the US will host, with the Joel Coliseum earmarked as a potential venue. However, a US loss would negate any hosting chances, and a US victory paired with a Russian win would send the Americans to Russia.
Surface Selection Debate
A point of contention has been the choice to play the quarterfinal against Chile on grass?"a decision some US players advocated for despite its potential drawbacks. Andy Roddick, known for his prowess on hard courts, has only a single Grand Slam title on such a surface. Additionally, the Bryan brothers, prominent doubles players, do not favor grass courts, and Chile’s top player, Francisco Gonzalez, performed well on grass at Wimbledon last year. These factors raise questions about the wisdom of this decision.
Looking Ahead
Currently, the Nasdaq 100 in Miami is being held on hard courts. After the Davis Cup, the Chilean team will transition to the European clay-court season, while the US players will head to Houston or take some time off. Thus, playing on grass may still work in favor of the US, potentially securing Winston-Salem as the Davis Cup host.
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