[JustJames]

Obviously Argentina are the heavy favourites but I just hope that GB can push them all the way.. Neither Boggo/Baker will win a set against any of the Argentinian picks so hopefully Andy and Jamie can pull through and produce their best amidst the chaos that you always expect to ensue in DC clashes held in Argentina.

I've gone for 4-1 to Argentina but there is a chance that GB [if it was to be 'the' perfect weekend] could pull out a 3-2 win.

Come on Team GB

[NyGeL]

Originally Posted by Alonsofz

It depends of Andy's level... if he plays good tennis it surely won't be 5-0... with Murray at his best I'd say GBR 3-2.
Anyway I think Argentina will win 3-2.

It's Clay, so Murray won't play his best.

2007 Clay Results for Murray:

Rome R1: lr. Simon 1-6 6-1 3-6
Hamburg R1: lt. Volandri 5-1 RET.

2006 results:

Montecarlo R1: lt. Lisnard 6-4 6-7(5) 5-7 ()
Barcelona R1: def. Granollers Pujol 4-6 6-4 6-2
Barcelona R2: lt. Ferrer 6-4(5) 6-7 1-6
Rome R1: lt. Volandri 4/6 4/6
Hamburg R1; def. Monfils 6/4 6/1
Hamburg R2: lt. Blake 3/6 3/6
Roland Garros R1: lt. Monfils 4-6 7-6(2) 6-1 2-6 1-6


I think he would lose to any of the argentinean players.

[smucav]

http://www.daviscup.com/ties/tie.asp?tie=100010158
World Group 2008 1st Round
Estadio Parque Roca, Buenos Aires
Stadium Capacity: 14,097
08 February-10 February 2008
Day 1: 1100 hrs (1300 hrs GMT)
Day 2: 1200 hrs (1400 hrs GMT)
Day 3: 1100 hrs (1300 hrs GMT)
Surface: Clay-Outdoors
Ball Type: Pro Penn Extra Duty (Black Seal)

Argentina leads Great Britain 2-1
Last meeting:
World Group, Qualifying Rounds 1989
Argentina defeated Great Britain 3-2 in Great Britain

[smucav]

The ITF has announced the team nominations for the 2008 Davis Cup by BNP Paribas World Group First Round and 16 Zonal ties to be played on 8-10 February.

WORLD GROUP FIRST ROUND
ARGENTINA v GREAT BRITAIN
Venue: Estadio Parque Roca, Buenos Aires (clay - outdoors)

Argentina
David Nalbandian
Juan Monaco
Agustin Calleri
Jose Acasuso
Captain: Alberto Mancini

Great Britain
Andy Murray
Jamie Murray
Jamie Baker
Alex Bogdanovic
Captain: John Lloyd

[Action Jackson]

The Argies should win this handily against the Scottish team.

[Stephan]

Really it is just Scottish team.

[JustJames]

Actually it's probably more accurate to call it the 'the Ukraine & Scotland Squad'.

[Stephan]

Originally Posted by James'tod

Actually it's probably more accurate to call it the 'the Ukraine & Scotland Squad'.

o ya,
sorry ...
Alex Bogdanovic?

[Action Jackson]

Bogdanovic is Serbian.

[Zirconek]

Originally Posted by PMK is Innocent

Bogdanovic is Serbian.

Probably a confusion with the Canadian born of Ukrainian ancestry and British citizenship Greg Rusedski.

Great Britain should call Rusedski and Henman

[JustJames]

Originally Posted by PMK is Innocent

Bogdanovic is Serbian.

Oh yes of course..

I had just been reading about GB's Fed Cup team, and Baltacha is from the Ukraine so that must have caused that train of thought..

[smucav]

http://www.tennis.com/news/ticker.aspx

Murray has pulled out of an essentially hopeless tie for Britain in Argentina with a knee injury.

[JustJames]

I'd like to change my prediction to 4-1 at best..

Is it even worth playing it now!?

[GustavoM_Fan]

Originally Posted by smucav

http://www.tennis.com/news/ticker.aspx

without Murray. GBR chances are over...
I was expecting to see Andy playing here

Ross Hutchins will reeplace A-Murray in the team probably





GBR Davis Cup members enjoy a day at the chilean vineyards.
Jamie Murray and Ross Hutchins are playing the doubles tournament in Viña de Mar (actually in 2nd round)
Jamie Baker was easily defeated by argentinian Horacio Zeballos (263 ATP) 6-1 6-3 in the qualifying 2nd round

http://www.atptennis.com/1/posting/2008/505/mdd.pdf

[GustavoM_Fan]

Coria and Gaudio must play this tie to win some matches by sure