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Who will win the 2012 Davis Cup Czech Republic vs. Spain? (Berdych having some fun)

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#1 ·
Going to be held in the Czech Republic and definitely not on a slow surface. Spain have won too many times as of late, but the Czechs better hope that Stepanek or Berdych don't get hurt that they miss the final?
 
#76 ·
Re: 2012 DC Final CZE - ESP

Croatia were fined for surface speed for their tie against Brazil in 2008. That's the only recent example I can think of.

http://www.daviscup.com/en/results/tie/details.aspx?tieId=100010749

fast surface + Wilson US Open balls + Karlovic = 11 of 18 sets going to breakers.

Spain's bitching about the surface before their match against the USA was hilarious. Especially when it turned out Verdasco was 9-1 on the same surface the previous 2 tournaments in San Jose.
 
#77 ·
Re: 2012 DC Final CZE - ESP

Especially when it turned out Verdasco was 9-1 on the same surface the previous 2 tournaments in San Jose.
Still lost the doubles though :lol:
 
#80 ·
Re: Who will win the Davis Cup Final?

Good point about Czech withdrawals, I didn't think of that.....really hope they make the final!
Funny thing is while Berdych is the better player. It's Stepanek that's the leader in the team, he is their focal point in the squad through his personality that helps with Berdych and others.

Seen it before Berdych folding like a cheap tent in DC when Stepanek isn't there like when he was in dispute with the federation and against Kazakhstan. The final against Spain in Spain doesn't count since they beat up on everyone at home.
 
#86 ·
Re: 2012 DC Final CZE - ESP

I feel that Spain are the underdogs in the final, if Nadal is not fit.

Can see Berdych winning both his singles matches and the double match. Spain have a good chance of winning both singles against Stepanek.

Currently predicting 3-2 to the Cze unless Ferrer could pull Berdych shock or Spain pull a double surprise.

A fit Nadal with his big match experience and ability to handle pressure would be a massive bonus and would make Spain favourites.

Hopefully the underdogs and visitors can achieve the win.
 
#87 ·
Re: 2012 DC Final CZE - ESP

I'm rooting for Berdych/Stepanek. They have both got on my nerves recently, but I think they deserve this. They have been playing 2 singles and 1 double match in every DC tie since forever. Time to prove that 2 guys can win the DC, if they have enough commitment and get on well.

Spain has won many cups and will no doubt win more in the future. :)
 
#89 ·
Re: 2012 DC Final CZE - ESP

I'm rooting for Berdych/Stepanek. They have both got on my nerves recently, but I think they deserve this. They have been playing 2 singles and 1 double match in every DC tie since forever. Time to prove that 2 guys can win the DC, if they have enough commitment and get on well.
and are lucky : you always need luck to win Davis cup, except if you are Spain maybe and not even. The draw especially has always been a huge key in Davis cup.

Against a fit Del Potro and Nalbandian and if Djokovic had played the QF, they would not be there.

I can root for the Czech people since Spaniards have got it too often, even though I prefer Ferrer and Almagro than Berdych and Stepanek.
 
#88 ·
Re: 2012 DC Final CZE - ESP

If a two men team deserves a DC that's Czech Rep. Step and Berd dedication in the last years has been exemplary, all that DC is about :bowdown:

Ostrava will be a boiling pot, of course, cant wait for Berd-Mucho :lol:
 
#90 ·
Re: 2012 DC Final CZE - ESP

If a two men team deserves a DC that's Czech Rep. Step and Berd dedication in the last years has been exemplary, all that DC is about :bowdown:

Ostrava will be a boiling pot, of course, cant wait for Berd-Mucho :lol:
They are still trying to get the tie played in Prague, so they can overcharge the visitors easier.
 
#92 ·
Re: 2012 DC Final CZE - ESP

Stepanek to retire after a glorious win in the 5th match.
I don't think so, he's had a good year in doubles. I think he'll play yet some years, maybe concentrating even more in doubles.
 
#95 ·
Re: 2012 DC Final CZE - ESP

Would love for CZ to clinch the FedCup/DavisCup double this year. Last country to achieve this was the US in 1990, but it's a huge country with 300M+ people so this would be much more impressive.

The Davis Cup will be more difficult to win, no doubt, but the home crowd is definitely an advantage for CZ. Both finals will be probably held in the 15,000 Prague arena.

I also think people are underestimating Stepanek. He held matchpoints against Tipsarevic during the CZ-Serbia QF so saying that with Djokovic Serbia would have surely won is nonsense. Not to mention Berdych's MP against Djoker in the 2011 ATP Tour Finals. These matches could have gone either way.

May the better team win.
 
#101 ·
Re: 2012 DC Final CZE - ESP

Nice one Fedal getting carpet banned :rolleyes: Pathetic divas.
Wait, what :confused:.

Could we please stop putting Federer together with the Dull thing when it comes to carpet? Roger won his first title on that surface FFS, so he doesn't stand to gain from such changes.
 
#109 ·
Re: 2012 DC Final CZE - ESP

Reports from Spain today that Nadal may play in the final - but in doubles with Marc Lopez. Potentially then available for the singles on the final day if needs be. Makes sense - doubles far less taxing physically than singles, he's a much better option to partner Lopez than Marcel Granollers, him and Lopez have won IW twice and Doha twice - have a great friendship and partnership and would be ESP's best hope of the doubles point... Could be a good chance for Nadal to get back into the competitive swing of things too...

So far only a rumor, but is running for social networks like wildfire. Rafa Nadal would return to the slopes for the Davis Cup final on 16 November in Prague, Czech Republic face as holding 'Tennis World'. So far only a rumor circulating among firms, but increasingly is stronger. The idea is that the Spaniard back to Alex Corretja captained quartet to play the doubles with Marc Lopez. Yes, as long as you are fully able because doctors do not want to force their return under any circumstances.

The number one Spanish and the current top 8 in the world in doubles ranking meet and interpenetrate to perfection. In fact, together they have lifted four trophies (two class Masters 1000 Indian Wells). Meanwhile, the Czech team, composed of Tomas Berdych and Radek Stepanek as great strengths, indoor hard court will require the best of the Spanish version.

Nobody will force Nadal to make an extra effort, but it raises very serious player help the Spanish team as much as possible, as the 'salad bowl' is a trophy which makes it a very special enthusiasm and want to be with their peers in as far as possible, provided that in no danger pongfa recovery. In fact, it is reaching even rumored that, if necessary, Nadal could participate in the final day of competition at the 'singles'.
http://www.mundodeportivo.com/20120...afa-nadal-copa-davis-chequia_54351779943.html
 
#110 ·
Re: 2012 DC Final CZE - ESP

So, if Rafa played the final rubber, the OOP would be:
Rubbers 1 & 2: Berdych v. Almagro/F. Lopez
and Stepanek/Rosol v. Ferrer
Rubber 3: Berdych/Stepanek v. M. Lopez/Nadal
Rubber 4: Berdych v. Ferrer

And guess what?

Rubber 5: Rosol (or Stepanek) v. Nadal :drool:
 
#111 ·
Re: 2012 DC Final CZE - ESP

So, if Rafa played the final rubber, the OOP would be:
Rubbers 1 & 2: Berdych v. Almagro/F. Lopez
and Stepanek/Rosol v. Ferrer
Rubber 3: Berdych/Stepanek v. M. Lopez/Nadal
Rubber 4: Berdych v. Ferrer

And guess what?

Rubber 5: Rosol (or Stepanek) v. Nadal :drool:
There's no way the CZE captain would choose Rosol I don't think. Based on Rosol's recent results it definitely seems like Wimbledon was a fluke performance - if it was a decisive fifth rubber would he go with the experienced player who has performed for the Czechs or the loose cannon who most likely would bomb? Yes Rosol has beaten Nadal so that would be a factor but more than Nadal himself, Rosol was on another planet that day. In the cold light of day that seems like quite a roll of the dice. Then again, they might think there's no way Stepanek could win vs Nadal - might as well try Rosol - could be a beatdown or everything could fall in place.

Would be quite nice for Nadal to win the fifth point vs Rosol. ;)
 
#113 ·
Re: 2012 DC Final CZE - ESP

Also, Spain may say Nadal will possibly play the 5th rubber, just as a bluff. Rosol might be the preferred option against Rafa, Sexy against Almagro or Lopez.
 
#118 ·
Re: 2012 DC Final CZE - ESP

They got that the other event moved and final will be held in Prague. Of course more money for the Czech federation holding it there, though it will be a library in Prague.
 
#119 ·
Re: 2012 DC Final CZE - ESP

They got that the other event moved and final will be held in Prague. Of course more money for the Czech federation holding it there, though it will be a library in Prague.
will it be in fast indoors condition
 
#121 ·
Re: Moscow R1 : Rosol def. Gimeno-Traver 7-6(9) 7-6(2)

Rosol isn't good enough to be trusted for a DC finals match.
:haha: How do you handle the pressure of beating a number 1 player on Centre Court at Wimbledon and not be able to handle the pressure of Davis Cup?:haha: Bitter and deluded hater today, but this comment is just :stupid:
 
#125 ·
Re: Moscow R1 : Rosol def. Gimeno-Traver 7-6(9) 7-6(2)

If I were the Czechs, I'd pick an ultrafast surface, play Stepanek and a doubles specialist in dubs, Berdych both days, Stepanek against Ferrer, and Rosol against Nadal
I don't know if Czechs have any better doubles player than Berdych to pair Stepanek. And usually both Berdych and Stepanek have played all three rubbers, and I think that it's not too much at least for Berdych. But I might consider Rosol for Friday, to rest Stepanek, especially if Rafa is in the Spanish team because Steps/Rosol would then be Rafa's Friday opponent, and that'd be sure loss for Stepanek. But if Rafa would be in the Spanish team, yet not playing in Friday, I'd substitute Rosol to Stepanek. Ferrer would then be Stepanek's opponent, and I think Radek could have a chance. And Czechs must not rely too much on winning doubles and Berdych winning both his matches, also Spain have a good doubles team.
 
#124 ·
Re: Who will win the 2012 Davis Cup Czech Republic vs. Spain?

How the things are looking now, CZE is every day bigger favorit - it looks like Rafa won´t play after all, his statements and everything - also how Stepanek played in Shanghai, he is looking good for match vs Spaniards, he definitely if rested and pushed by crowd can win 1 match in singles-Ferrer,Almagro, Lopez, Verdasco and don´t know who else pontetially can play, definitely are beatable vs Stepanek with crowd behind him indoors on fast surface. And than Berdych of course needs to play well and beat anybody who will stands vs him.
 
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