The problem is really the schedule is overcrowded. I don't think it's a Davis Cup problem, per se. It's a tennis problem. |
They both stepped up -- I hope we're going to have them and we're going to have them down the road -- this is a big match for us to get back (to the World Group), ... Obviously the toughest part of my job is to tell one of these guys that they're not going to play. But this is a luxury we always haven't had. |
They've all set themselves up for a career year. |
This is Davis Cup. We've seen crazy things happen in Davis Cup, and that was crazy. |
This is incredible that this section turned out with Venus, Serena and Clijsters, who you could certainly make a case are three of the favorites. Obviously, though, the sisters come in with a lot of question marks, based on their health. |
To win the doubles at 1-1 is huge. It gives ourselves a lot of momentum. |
We can win one. We have a lot more experience and know how to handle different situations now. We're not going into matches thinking we're going to get rattled or feel the pressure. |
We expect a tough match in Belgium on clay. Andy has been the stalwart of the team and the Bryans have been clutch in doubles for us lately. James and Robby have stepped up this summer and are playing exceptional tennis. |
We expect a tough match. Andy has been the stalwart of the team and the Bryans have been clutch in doubles for us lately. James and Robby have stepped up this summer and are playing exceptional tennis. |
We got a nice break with the first match being at home. I certainly don't take it lightly that we're playing Romania because they have a solid team. |
We had fun. I told them they had to take it easy on us. |
We had some very good options out there. My position was based on talking to my players, and taking a roll call of what they wanted and what I thought was best for our team. |
We know Xavier is a talented and dangerous player, but we don't concern ourselves with the other team. But it makes it harder for them to win. |
We look pretty good. We've had a good couple days of practice. The guys are always really motivated to play, play well in Davis Cup. They always seem to play well. We expect a tough match. |
We're looking good for next year. We hope we get a pretty decent draw and are able to play some at home. It gives us a boost to win away in a tough claycourt match. That gives us a lot of confidence for next year. |