Van Sias's Articles – September 2008 Archive (3)

If I Had to Do It All Over Again ...

I'd still pick the U.S. for the upset over Spain!

I mean, ya gotta believe, right? Isn't that how the saying goes? I believe in the points I made about the keys to the team winning, but I guess execution is always key!

Anyway, I'd like to say congratulations to the Spanish Davis Cup team, which made it to the finals by beating the U.S. squad 4-1. Despite the scoreline, I don't think… Continue

Added by Van Sias on September 22, 2008 at 3:30pm — No Comments

Sinking the Spanish Armada

Here's probably one of the craziest statements you'll read tennis-wise for a while:

The U.S. team can, and will, pull off the upset this weekend in Davis Cup! (You can exercise your right to vote here if you agree or disagree.)

I know, I know: A rookie's on the squad and one-half of one of the greatest doubles ever is out. The other team is led by a 22-year-old, who's already a legend. Plus, the hosts are playing on their… Continue

Added by Van Sias on September 16, 2008 at 4:00pm — 2 Comments

All Bets Are Off

Well, it looks like things have finally come to a wrap on the whole Nikolay Davydenko gambling fiasco as the ATP has announced that he's in the clear.

It's been dragging on forever, but what a wild ride it was! Chair umpires accusing Nik of tanking, journeymen galore getting busted for betting on matches, players saying they were offered money but… Continue

Added by Van Sias on September 12, 2008 at 7:56pm — No Comments