The reigning US Open Doubles Champs and current World #1 Doubles team will have a slightly different look two days from now as Bob Bryan will sit out this weekend's Davis Cup tie with Spain due to a shoulder injury. US Open quarterfinalist and all-around awesome guy Mardy Fish will step in in Bob's absence. Mardy was not on the original U.S. team, but has been serving as a hitting partner with the singles players.When reached for comment, Mike Bryan was quoted as saying " It'll be nice playing with Mardy for a change. I mean, sure, I love Bob and everything, but we're around each other like 20 hours a day or something. We live together, too."
Mardy Fish offered the following regarding the new pairing: " Yeah....which one are you again?Oh, right, Mike! Gotta remember that. Mike, Mike, Mike."
This weekend's tilt will be a challenge for Team USA, already working Sam Querrey into the mix after James Blake withdrew from the competition. USA faces off with Spain in Madrid, on clay, and featuring a young upstart named Rafael Nadal. This weekend's contest, along with Argentina vs. Russia should provide us Racquetheads with some outstanding professional tennis matches.
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Posted by: john on Friday, September 19, 2008
I've just uploaded my review on the Argentina/Russia game. Please do check it out and don't forget to leave your comment about the game. Of course your prediction as well. http://mundoalbiceleste.blogspot.com/2008/09/davis-cup-argentina-ready-to-face.html I've got a good feeling that Argentina should overcome the Russian, especially with the strong local fans backing them. Russia will be dangerous that's for sure. But Argentina should have the extra edge to win this tie. I feel sad that Marat Safin did not make the trip. I'm sure his presence will add glitter to the whole event.