Spain ranks first Alexander Davidovich He couldn’t handle the Czechs Jiri LehkaIn this week’s Davis Cup Group C match in Valencia, Spain won 7-6 (5), 7-5 to help the Czech Republic take the first point in Group C (2-0). Team selection becomes more complex. Qualified for the final stage of the quarter-finals in Malaga.
It was expected to be a close match between two top 30 players with similar ATP rankings, and it was, although the Czech player’s consistency in the decisive moments saw him win and take the points. In this tie.
The player from Málaga, facing his first singles match in Davis, jumped onto the Estadio San Luis Fonte with the pressure of his compatriot’s defeat in the previous match. Bernabe Zapata. Davidovic must win to keep Spain alive, not just in a draw, but potentially for their chances of finishing in the top two of the group, where Serbia are favorites.
After some trial and error in the first few games, the Spaniard got his Break of serve for the first time in the fifth gameBut he struggled and subsequently lost serve. After the Spaniard led 0-30 in the 12th game, the game continued to be tied and entered a tie-break.
In the deciding game, the Spaniard’s data was outstanding His backhand was inconsistent and he lost some points This cost him the first set.
this Pressure mounts on Davidovich He showed a very irregular performance in the game, and his opponent’s serve was very determined and in the backcourt. The crowd tried to encourage their player, but the Spaniard’s comings and goings were only enough to keep him in the game against Lehke, who was feeling much better on the pitch.
At 5-5, the game seemed to be back to a tie-break, but the pressure gave Davidovic the upper hand, and his serve was alley-ooped. The Czech player did not waste this talent, and then served to end the game.
New Spain captain has given advance warning David Ferrell Czech danger, and so it is. With that defeat, Spain are forced to beat favorites Serbia next Friday and face South Korea on Sunday to keep their place in the Malaga final, with Novak Djokovic already available. stage opportunities.