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9/14/12 12:44 PM | Cheryl Murray
David Ferrer will front up for Spain, while Sam Querrey takes the court for the Americans as the two teams fight for a spot in November's final.
Spain has been something of a Davis Cup juggernaut since 2008. The Spanish side has won three of the last four editions, with Serbia taking the honors back in 2010.
Team USA is also a fairly recent winner, as the 2007 champ, though that squad contained Davis Cup strongman Andy Roddick, who has since retired from tennis.
David Ferrer, who comes into this weekend's tie off a fantastic semifinal showing at the US Open, will anchor the Spanish team. Ferrer is not as prolific on clay as his countryman Rafael Nadal, who is still convalescing a knee injury, but the Spaniard is still a beast on clay. Ferrer won a pair of titles on South American dirt the year and put in a semifinal appearance at Roland Garros.
Querrey's pedigree on clay is far less impressive. The American played exactly three clay-court events in 2012, during which he won a single main-draw match.
The Americans will need to hope for a miracle on this one. Ferrer is far more comfortable on clay, he'll be playing for the home crowd, and he is one of the most consistent players on tour. Spain for the 1-0 lead.
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Bravo, Daveed..............one down, two to go.....
rafaisthebest , 9/14/12 3:16 PM
Spain has just won the first tie with Ferrer beating Querrey in 4 sets.
Vamos Spain
nadline , 9/14/12 3:19 PM
I meant to say the first rubber not tie.
nadline , 9/14/12 3:21 PM
Note that eight out 10 World Group ties this weekend are being played on clay - obviously the international surface of choice in the sport of tennis when not under the control of business interests of tournament owners.
Conspirator , 9/14/12 3:52 PM
Maybe because they're played mostly in Europe and S.America? Well unless you're playing on your home soil against Spain, then indoor hard court is the obvious choice.
Congrats to Ferrer for winning the first rubber. He certainly looked tired so winning in four sets was still considered good work. The other three guys, Almagro, Isner and Querrey are not as fatigued as Ferrer is so I think they'll play at their normal level.
luckystar , 9/14/12 4:01 PM
Well spotted, Conspirator. Many go on as if clay was the odd one out. I bet they all want as much practice as possible for when they come up against the King.
nadline , 9/14/12 4:09 PM
Well done David - he must be exhausted but as always he is there when they need him. Who is the doubles pair this time? Hope it is Marc Lopez and Granollers as they have been playing well together recently. Mind you, going up against the Bryans will be a daunting task.
Vamos Spain!
schatz , 9/14/12 6:06 PM
^^^yes, schatzy,the doubles pair is Marc Lo and Granollers. I have them losing to the Bryans though that's why it is important for Nico to win his rubber today.....
rafaisthebest , 9/14/12 6:17 PM
The Bryans will most likely win, but it might not make a difference, as it now appears that Almagro is going to break right here.
cherylmurray , 9/14/12 6:26 PM
With Nico, I will only believe he's won when he shakes Izzy's hand at the net. Nico can be a head-case and Izzy's no slouch on clay........
rafaisthebest , 9/14/12 6:31 PM
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Ferrer playing worse than I would have expected. He's patchy today.
cherylmurray , 9/14/12 2:28 PM