Quarter-Finals - Serbia v Great Britain: Day 2, Part 1 Davis Cup

Russell, what is the weather? It looks dry but no play until noon.

Good morning from the Serbian capital. I think there is every

chance we will get laid at midday your time. There was some light rain

in the half hour or so leading up to the initial schedule start time and

they have been doing running repairs to the court especially behind one

of them waistlines. They have swept the court and now for the first time

today we see the team benches being put into position. We had 12 hours

of persistent rain. The prospects for completing are quite bright. It

has been a frustrating time of tennis. Two doubles matches will be

played today. Tom ingot and Jamie Murray for Great Britain and Nen

adds a virtual play. We'll yank out Tipsarevic take to court? Janko

Tipsarevic is also very revealing. -- he has a litany of injuries over

the last couple of years. He had two operations to remove a tumour in his

left heel and surgery on his right knee. Talking about how passionate

he was to be back in the Davis Cup team. Very eloquent, very down to

earth and very honest. I was surprised he was so honest in his

defeat to Kyle Edmund yesterday and said he was really struggling and

has a high fever and has been suffering from that for the past

week. An allergy has given him swollen ankles. He is in a bit of a

mess. When he has played so little tennis in the last two and a half

years, is he able to play the doubles today and the singles

tomorrow? He may have to dos loan -- Dusan Lajovic is to play. Can he be

expected to play doubles with nomads of which tomorrow? There is

suggestion from Janko Tipsarevic in that he is far from being fit. There

is no Djokovic as well. To have half an hour's rest and then the doubles,

is that in the rules? Was there nothing to stop that. You can

imagine if the boot was on the other foot and Andy Murray was here and

playing singles and doubles in an ideal world. Perhaps putting

pressure on behind-the-scenes. Maybe this Serbian team have done a

similar thing. We have been told there will be a singles and doubles

today. It is a team competition and bad luck Serbia. Ultimately it is

down to the Serbian team captain to make that decision. Can he ask his

man to play twice in one day knowing he will have to play the first match

against Kyle Edmund tomorrow. That is a match you think Serbia will

have to win if they have a chance of making it through to the semifinals.

It is interesting that we are not able to bring some live play but we

are watching the players practising. No play until noon. We will bring

you some tennis because we have been talking about Kyle Edmund yesterday

and his much about -- against Janko Tipsarevic. We can join it in the

second set. Kyle Edmund is 3-2 up. A good effort to win that point

because he was really behind almost every stroke. The power of Edmund

putting him in trouble but he hung in there. That is what he has got to

do. He has to get back in this match, Tipsarevic.

It is in the corner. So much on that from Edmund bringing it down? This

is the sort of thing that Tipsarevic cannot get away with. He has to

start going deeper or at least attempt it.

Just aware of Tipsarevic moving up attempt it.

Look at the frustration showing on two or

Look at the frustration showing on Tipsarevic.

Edmund getting himself into position and making room. That wet sand like

clay on the baseline not helping. Tipsarevic keen now. Good serve.

Such a weapon to have. Get yourself out of trouble. Big first serve.

Excellent delivery. His head came up. Thought it was a

good bounce. Tipsarevic back in this second set.

A break point a piece. Doubt it is going to be particularly pretty in

the next few hours of tennis here. The court is soaked and sodden.

Remember this, the first time. Early stages seal -- still.

Mentioned Argentina taking the lead against Italy and that will be hit

for the day's play. They will only get the one in there. They are in

their second Czech Republic, France match now. The French fightback is

on. Tremendous forehand when he gets it

right. He does mis-hit a few forehand S Mac. When he gets it

together, the velocity on it and it goes through the air so quick. Big

weapon to having to day's game. USA against Croatia in Portland,

Oregon. I will update you when the scores come in.

Playing so tight to the baseline, Tipsarevic. Always dictating. Edmund

unable to make a way back into the rally. The best baseline rally that

Tipsarevic has played. He has missed a lot of times on the fourth or

fifth time but that was sustained pressure and getting close to the

lines. Much better place. -- pace. That is rustiness. Two double faults

in this game. Comes back to the threat that Edmund has been putting

on his second serve. Forcing him to go a bit too much. That is sloppy

stuff. Well played, Edmund. Hitting

straight back. Second break once more from Kyle Edmund against the

32-year-old veteran. Janko Tipsarevic. That was good effort

there from Kyle Edmund. What a throwaway game that was from

Tipsarevic. Look at them coming in with the rakes and brochures.

Unusual midway through. We see that as regulation but here, there is

definite concern about how much the court is cutting up. It doesn't look

that good, that is for sure. The amount of rain may have had on it.

Disappointed with that game. Two double faults after he has worked so

hard to get the break back. It is a sign of not playing as many matches

as he has had. Bit of a surprise pick to play the singles. Hasn't

played that many matches. First round of Wimbledon, and OK match

against Gilles Simon. Surprise pick here and not really justifying his

captain's pic. Still a long way to go yet.

A return to the tour in mid April. Not play good tennis at all in the

last few years. Surgery, knee surgery. Terrible time for him.

That is so good. When he is pushed into that corner, Edmund, he has so

many options. That is his territory. He can easily go down the line on

that one. He has such good wrist control. Tipsarevic can't read it.

Some good points coming. Edmund has shown some of his defensive skills.

That is one of the weakness when you look at Kyle Edmund. Defensive wise,

the great athletes these days that can retrieve so well and put

yourself back into position and cause some damage. Kyle Edmund

usually looks slow but today he has covered the course fantastically

well when he has been pushed into trouble.

Much-needed love service hold. The world number 67. Kyle Edmund, 21

from Beverley. He is in good shape now to go on. To -- two sets to love

lead. He is really taking to this task so well.

As he did against David Goffin enough final. We thought we had come

to see Andy Murray win the Davis Cup. It is Kyle Edmund. Couldn't

last on that occasion. He still has Andy Murray here from

the sidelines. Leading from the front, isn't he? He is the highest

ranked players on both benches. It is important to throw that note

of caution in. He is playing here, a man who has hardly played tennis for

three years. He has been eight in the world and knows how to win

matches at Grand Slam level over five sets.

Complaining about the footing again. You see these little craters here on

the court and it is not good. It is normally the away team

complaining about the court but not the home team.

Hasn't been any complaints from the British camp in the week that they

have been practising here. Delay from Edmund before playing

that shot. He was waiting for a call which never came from the line judge

but eventually did. Pascal Maria, one of the most experienced umpires

out there. Lots of officials and coaches

looking up to the skies at the moment. Two rain delays already.

Looks like they will be OK to play on through this shower at the

moment. It doesn't stop the rakes and the brooms coming out again.

This is still the second set of day one. The rest of this best of five

set match and a whole second match still to come. They came play

because the floodlights are on and it is dark now in Belgrade. This

would be great until midnight if they so wish. There has took a point

where they save everyone's benefits, we all need some sleep now. I don't

know what they will do but it is starting to again. Wonder if they

will say to the second match, go and get some sleep, come back tomorrow.

I'm sure they will do everything they can to get this one done

tonight even if it does mean going back to the locker room for an hour,

a couple of hours, whatever it takes.

Good defensive play there from Edmund. It is amazing. I cannot

believe you ever organised this match, that they put it in a venue

where the crowd is awful in terms of how many people and there is no

noise. It sounds like this matches in Britain, the support. It is

incredible. He looks so confident on this

forehand side that he just doesn't think he is going to miss it. It is

not a risky shot these days. It looks like he is not going to miss

out. There is enough spin and he gets the angles right. It really is

a major weapon. That is the serve and forehand

combination. They think that the modern player is built around. If

you have those assets, everything else follows.

That is why Britain is so excited about this young man. It he shows

finesse to close out the set and take a 2-0 lead. Just as he did in

the final last year. Now this time, can he hang on and finish the job?

This set that Tipsarevic has to win. To stay in this rubber, first of

five sets. The forecast continues to look very dodgy forum Belgrade

through the rest of the evening. I don't think this rain is going away.

In that last set he had 15 winners. Conditions are so heavy, you

couldn't get heavier, and he's just hitting through the court and

Tipsarevic is not slow antique cannot get ahead in these rallies.

He's not being allowed to. Very impressive so far.

Straightaway he put Tipsarevic right on the fence. That was neutral, they

got the fourth hand and then he's in the drivers seat. If you're up and

it is having to try and hit winners from that position on this court,

you're going to win that match. Look at the way Kyle Edmund is

marching back to his chair there. Full of purpose, businesslike, wants

to get this done sharpish. What a message this is sending out for the

British team, the serviette team, to play like this in a match that I am

sure Serbia thought they could win this and at the moment it's one-way

traffic. Absolutely brilliant. The crowd is amazing, it's like a

home match. Is it me or does it seem like quite

a loose net, this? It seems a bit baggy. That's a good description. He

was lucky there because that winner really wasn't all. He's being forced

to go for those type of shots too often for his liking.

Willie is tremendous. One of the big matches for him was against Andy

Murray at Queen's where he was on the court against the Andy Murray.

His team-mate. The person he respects most in the game. He looks

like he belonged out there. He has come out here and so far he looks

like a mature player. He looks like he has been around the circuit for

years and that is what you want to see from a young player. He is

embracing this situation. this is where he has to relieve the

input because he's playing so well. The match is in his hands, a double

break but almost silent. He has to really focus on this game. This one

is huge. Bad double fault from Tipsarevic,

who you feel is looking for excuses in the court surface. This match

rapidly sliding away from home as the rain gets heavier in Belgrade.

Kyle Edmund stands on the verge of a double break.

continues to offer at courtside. 845 GM, raining pretty hard

continues to offer at courtside. 845 not want to come of this court. This

is just outstanding. He's not want to come of this court. This

lot of glimpses, people have talked not want to come of this court. This

Goffin, incredible first two sets not want to come of this court. This

closing it out so well, it's a fantastic performance. You said this

morning, this was the key one in the five across the weekend. If version

can win this, they are firmly in the driving seat, you feel. -- if

Britain can win this. It's still to be done, this match is

not over yet. Edmund can put Britain 1-0 up. He has the doubles match

were Dominic Inglot and Jamie Murray will start strong a rates, then

looking for one more point from somewhere.

Edmund on this form, I don't care how good Lajovic looks later, Edmund

could be the player of the weekend. This is good, he's taking his time,

not rushing. A couple of loose points but trying to regroup now.

The rain is really getting heavy now. But he's not even feeling it,

he wants to get off the court so badly.

It's great when it goes like that but he has to be careful, there is a

danger of rushing any circumstance like this, he wants to get off the

court but he would rather get tough court tomorrow with a win than make

a hash of things tonight. You can see on those replay shots...

Two big first serves in a row. And what a recovery that is from 30-0 in

the game by Kyle Edmund. He looks determined. Imagine the lift this

gives to James Ward. A big difference coming into a match 1-0

up from Tipsarevic is still supposed to be the doubles, imagine what his

confidence will be like if he continues to play like this.

Tipsarevic has a really good Davis Cup singles record. His 133 and lost

fourth team and if you filter it to clay-court matches, he has won 21

and only lost six. So this would be a rare defeat at the way things

aren't going, with Cal and hitting his fourth and like that, defeat is

coming his way. Being totally outclassed and if this match

continues until the last day, I almost guarantee you the Serbian

captain will not put him in for the last match, not after they drubbing

like this. Not the first time without

crosscourt background, a more acute angle. It just buys a little more at

time and increases the amount of time your opponent needs to get

across to it. By that I mean to get into the perfect position to play a

shot like that. Tipsarevic, not ideal, out break points again.

Wonderful. As Tipsarevic gets soaked in the

Belgrade rain and dismantled on the court, it's Kyle Edmund, tall and

upright, who looks every bit the leader of this team, doesn't take,

John? In many ways the natural successor to Andy Murray, who

hopefully has got many years left leading this Davis Cup team but Mary

is eight years Edman's senior, so this is the future we are looking

at. This was an interesting match, we didn't know how Tipsarevic would

react, experienced but he hasn't played much, we didn't know how Kyle

Edmund would react to being the leader but this is a tremendous

performance by him. To see a scoreline like this, no one would

have predicted the scoreline. I'm in direct contact with someone high up

into international tennis Federation who assures me there has not been a

cancellation of the second match yet, but it's hard to imagine it

starting in these conditions. It's one thing finishing a match in this

sort of in, surely another thing starting one. Look at Tipsarevic,

absolutely drenched. There is no way you can start a best of five sets

match in these conditions. He's almost had enough, Tipsarevic,

getting out of here. He looks well beaten. I never thought I would see

court finals. And he has won it in style at! So good to watch.

Ultra-professional but so much more than that.

Well done to Cal Edman, the super performance from him to put Great

Britain one up. We're still waiting for a live site and hope they will

walk on court soon. This was a few moments ago with Leon Smith and Andy

Murray, chief cheerleader in Belgrade, getting James Ward ready

for his match, which will hope the league start in the next few minutes

as he takes on Dusan Lajovic, so a busy day, Jamie Murray will be

playing along with Dominic Ingle. This is how it stands in the

quarterfinals. Italy and Argentina are now 1-1, and just a few moments

ago Fabio Fognini one in the Czech Republic. And Lucas Pouille, who won

in three sets against Jiri Vesely, the French are one set up in the

doubles at the moment. As far as the US and Croatia are concerned, they

are to note up, and Jack Sock beat Marin Cilic, which justified Jim

Currier's the session not to plate Sam Querrey. Now it's down to the

Bryan brothers to seal victory in Portland. That is the situation in

the quarterfinals. We just sort Cal Edman win in three sets, let's see

what he had to say after the match. First win in the Davis Cup is a

great feeling, playing for your country it's a different feeling, so

the fact you have one for your country, the fans, it's something

you remember, and away from home, getting the point on the board,

getting the team of two good momentum, creates a winning feeling,

so happy with the way I did it. You played it very well as you close

down the maps. What was it like to play in those conditions? It was

blowing a gale and the rain was coming down steadily. I was probably

playing well because I'm used to British conditions but it's

different to the start of the week. It was 40 plus degrees, the ball was

very lively and the clay-court is having, so you have to would just

racked tensions, but it's not the first time it has happened. You play

every week in different circumstances, so you are aware of

it and I was pleased because it allowed me more time to get around

and do what I want to do, so I just got on with it and the court was

completely safe. I didn't feel it was hindering me at all, it was just

rain hitting me. Very different conditions. John and Jamie are with

me. Super match from him. He was so composed out there and he handled

the delays and conditions the best. Earlier in the week it was 40

degrees and much quicker, so more of a chance for Tipsarevic to get the

ball into Kyle's account but he spent so much time in his backhand

corner and in heavy conditions, the amount of winners was impressive. He

went for everything and have Tipsarevic running everywhere. I

also like the way he said the court was safe whilst IMAX said it wasn't,

but I like the way he led from the front. It was a big match because he

didn't have and the ready for him if he lost. He just took it to him, I

love the way his forehand was awesome. In the third set it was

like a steam train coming through. The most important point in the

match was the 3-3 game in the second, where Kyle got his nose in

front again and once he got the lead, it was raining so hard and

Kyle kept his focus and one seed got up in that set, he wanted it more

than Tipsarevic. Tough to come back in those conditions. And it was such

a different atmosphere, it felt like a home match because there were so

few who people there for Serbia. I presume this happened because Novak

Sarcevic pulled out and have fans were disappointed but to have a

crowd like that for a Davis Cup where they were favourites to win,

it looked like we were playing in Scotland or England. I thought an

away match like that would be after Russia's crowd but there was no home

advantage. Not at all. Today James Ward is the player in action for

Britain and here he is walking on to court for his match against Dusan

Lajovic stop Andy Murray in position to give his advice for the match,

and looking up to the clouds because rain is forecast, still no big crowd

but the British fans are there. I think the atmosphere from that

Serbian side is so per it is almost a disadvantage for them. Tipsarevic

has had time out, he must have been excited about playing and comes out

expect a home match with everyone behind him but it is pouring with

rain and there was no one there. It could be a busy day for Dusan

Lajovic because he could be asked to play the singles and doubles, a lot

for the Serbian captain to think about but Leon Smith was looking

ahead to a busy day today. We now have two matches in one day. Does

that throw up issues not really, only on a Saturday there is normally

this one match, it is a shorter day for everyone, but no two matches on

Monday is pretty normal for us. On a Saturday it's a longer day for

everyone but hope will eat the weather won't interrupt play too

much because otherwise it could drag on but we have good support staff

and we have planned everything accordingly. It was the right

decision not to hang around with the rain on the first date, it's better

to get going today. It will start with Ward against Lajovic. You think

it's good for Britain as Tipsarevic says he has been struggling with a

fever and other players have not been playing for us while? It's very

much in the balance, in this match Kyle was slight favourite based on

how he has been doing on tour and it proved the case but Ward has a

difficult match against Lajovic, he is a very physical player but those

are difference where you can go 1-0 up and that makes a difference to

the way going up, this specially if you were an underdog, you can

execute a little more freely, maybe take a few more risks on things and

try to make things difficult for Lajovic. It hasn't been a great time

for James Ward, we'll talk about him in a moment, but Dusan Lajovic, his

rank 81, he was as high as 87 and he is a good they are -- 57. On paper

he should win this, he is a talented player but it doesn't look so good

for him when Tipsarevic comes out with all these comments about the

court being bad. And the team in disarray. The Serbian cap them last

night would have had a heck of a job because he will have had get us into

guys. With the Commons Tipsarevic made comic you think you will not

play doubles, you are going to ask your number one player to play 25

set matches. James Ward, it's been a difficult time, he sadly lost his

coach, who he was close to, and he hasn't phoned the form he had with

his coach. No, he has had a poor year by his standards, but we know

he is a big Davis Cup there, he plays above his standard in Davis

Cup and this is a chance to relaunch his career and move up the rankings

and did Davis Cup can help. He has the 1-0 lead, he can open up his

shoulders, as Leon Smith said it's not a free match but he can express

himself a little. He has AIDS decent shot, not the favourite, conditions

being as heavy as this do not help either. But how does his game stack

up on the clay? Has been very good indoors. He played at a lot of

tennis in Barcelona, it gave him more time to hit the ground strokes.

His movement can be suspect and could get on the run a little, we do

not know if you will have enough consistency to win over five sets

but he has a shark. Lajovic's backhand is quite a weapon. He is a

good player on late and the importance of the team comes to him,

it will be a tough match. You have sat in the cabin's chair and that

pressure gets to players, when we were representing your country it's

huge, Lajovic knows this is a must win match. The whole pressure is on

him. He knows he has to win under pressure is definitely on, James

Ward 1-0 up, he can't do for this comp no one is expecting him to win

so he is in the good position and hopefully will play the way we have

seen him in other Davis Cup matches. Needs to get off to a nice start, I

always think that's important. If the get into the match, hits that

they'd backhand, has to get a lot of first serves in and just impose

himself on his opponent. If he can do that, he has a shot.

One thing we can guarantee is these guys are going to sing. James Ward

up against Dusan Lajovic. Good afternoon and welcome to day

two of this Davis Cup quarterfinal tie. James Ward and Dusan Lajovic.

You fill the home nation have to win. One down in the tie. If Ward

can do it, what are positioned Great Britain are in. The possibility of

wrapping the tie up today. Here is the setting. A very disappointing

crowd again. Travelling British support.

Already getting a good look at the contrasting backhands. The style of

James Ward. Played a good angle with it. Interesting that both men should

be plucking the opponent's backhand in the early stages.

it. Interesting that both men should be plucking the opponent's backhand

Lajovic. He has had some good results on

perform. We can see straightaway that Lajovic's game is suited to

play. He was brought up on clay and has spent most of his time training

in Italy. It is going to be a very tough ask, this match for James

Ward. All the work on the court this

morning. It was in a sorry state last night if you were watching the

replay of Kyle Edmund last evening. The last half an hour of that played

in pretty solid rain. It is looking OK here. A yard to

four yards behind the baseline that was the most cutup. The ground staff

yesterday coming on to repair it during sets.

An immediate break back channels for James Ward. -- chants.

British number five if you go down the ranking's list. Search a hero to

the Davis Cup team over recent years, James Ward. Once some big

matches. Ward will be disappointed with the

backhand on the break point. Temp-macro holding for 2-0. Holding

a particular flight with that backhand of his. It shows how

comfortable he is on the clay. It is a different ball flight that you see

from a natural clay-court. Even when he gets into an attacking situation,

there is so many clear zones. It takes the net out of the game.

Does James like a flat of all coming at him? He is comfortable on the

clay. The interesting thing is to do with what will happen with the

backhand. It is both of their favourite's shots.

This is by no means James Ward's attempts at a drop shot. It shows

you how difficult it is to play when there is no pace on the ball.

Well done. First game of board further James Ward for Britain. He

will be desperate to play his part this weekend. Also try and revive

his career because the last 12 months have been pretty horrible for

him both on and off the court. Down at 240 in the world at the moment.

This time best year, was a top 100 player. As high as 89 in the world

but has struggled to get any sort of sequence of results which is what

you need when you what travelling on such an intense schedule. Remember

going back to Wimbledon last year on court to watching him to reach the

third round. He thought his consistency, he cracked that the

tequila puzzle and it has been a very difficult six to nine months

since he ended up last year. -- particular puzzle. All those

Wimbledon ranking points that he accrued have now fallen off. Got the

rotten lot of the draw with Djokovic. Against the world number

one. That is a hit when you reach the third round of the Grand Slam.

More than just Wimbledon why he is 240 in the world. He has won matches

in many qualifying tournaments. In terms of the full tour, the whole

series of first-round defeats. Bangalore, quite impressive to miss

-- win the title. He is still waiting for that and who we are

midway through the following season. Nice touch from Lajovic. James Ward

did really well to dip that bold to Lajovic's feat. Great touch.

It does seem like there is more energy in the crowd from the

Serbian's. At least it is not raining. That is one thing to shout

about. They are creating as good an

atmosphere as they can. It is such a small crowd. It is concrete steps

all around. Can be the most pleasant watching

experience. -- cannot be the most pleasant watching experience. It is

the Saturday of the tie when you would normally expect families to

come along and support the nation. Viktor Troicki has a reasonably high

profile in Serbia. Very successful career. He opted not to play this

tie. Just gripping the line. Ward is

going up for a little inspection. It is on the line says Jay Garner who

is hopping down from the umpire pass -- umpire's chair. He took charge of

the Wimbledon final. It has caught the line. He looks very comfortable

on his baseline exchanges early on. Lajovic had every intention of going

with that second serve to go and attack it with a forehand. Made

their move initially. That is a couple of times he has let

rip with that backhand at the line. He is very patient on the

cross-court. Does have the ability to open those shoulders.

Two close calls in the game that have gone against James Ward.

Well done, good save by Ward. Ambitious play and ambition was

rewarded. With the court playing as good as it is, you have to be

accurate. You have to be really accurate and construct these points

well. There isn't any room short cuts. For -- for short cuts.

Perhaps this illustrates how well Kyle Edmund played last night. Even

heavier conditions. He was able to hit through the court. It shows you

just how powerful and how much of a weapon that forehand really is. To

be able to hit as clean -- as many clean winners as he did.

James Ward is well aware that he is going to have to settle in for the

long haul here if years to get something out of this match. This is

a big game. Really good play from Lajovic. What

an interesting return that was with so much air down the line and right

into the corner of the court. Really opened up the options for him,

didn't it? There he is at the net. Some rare Serbian sunshine. Double

break of serve in this set. Playing really nicely. In these conditions,

holding serve is going to be a real struggle. A couple of cheap points

in the serve from James Ward. Normally that would be a foundation

for him to build his game from. Today, in these conditions against a

very accomplished clay-court player, he will not get very much of that.

He will have to settle in for the long haul. You can see how hard he

is working just to give himself an opportunity to win a point and then

you need a sequence of points to win a game. Best of five sets here. If

Ward is to win from here, it will be a very big achievement. Quarterfinal

of the Davis Cup. Serbia against Great Britain. Czech Republic and

France R.N. Rented the doubles rubber. It is 1-1. Russell and step

and neck are playing. -- Rosol and a win over Marin Cilic. Talking big

forehands. He has a rocket of a forehand.

Just out says Jake Garner. Must have been long.

It is that Italy, Argentina tie. The winner of that will play the winner

of this quarterfinal in the semis later on in the year.

Should it be Britain, they will be at home to either nation. They know

that already because the last time they played Italy was two years ago

in Naples. Lajovic holding comfortably to love.

You look at where you last played and the next time, it is in the

other country. A home semifinal with Italy or Argentina. Set temper with

Andy Murray 100% behind board. -- September. They won it so

spectacularly in Belgium last year. What a drive that is. Planting that

front foot forward, up to the pitch of the ball, almost.

You can see already in this match from James Ward's body language,

there's not a huge amount of planning going on. I don't often use

the word belief in these five set matches, I wonder if he is

questioning his already. That is a very brisk first set for

Lajovic. He has laid well, Ward outclassed and comfortably Serbia's

best set of the ties so far. The fightback has begun.

STUDIO:. It's one-way traffic at the moment. Lajovic has played well but

James Ward has to find a well into this match somehow. Yes, but how can

he do that? Leon Smith has a job on his hands to convince James Ward he

can find his way back. Looking at that first set you ask where the

weapons, where can he attack? He cannot seem to hurt him from them

act of the court, he is not serving enough pieces and the moment it is

one-way traffic. There are more errors, over 2.5

times the winners, his first service energy is decent but not

penetration. And not winning many points. It's different and late to

other forms, as we enjoy some of these replays. That, I think... He

will not like that being in the highlights reel. No, that wasn't

unconfident shot but it's the height of the ball, he has the variation,

he is comfortable coming to the net. James Ward is being put in awkward

situations in these rallies and you think, where is he going to hurt

him? He will have to try to fit more angles but I don't see where he can

find a way to get at this man's defences. It doesn't look possible

at the moment. I'm not sure what the music is, I've never heard that

after the first set and eight tennis match, Lajovic is not happy with the

court that he is doing well. If you were Leon Smith, has he got to go

for more and take chances? I think he has to because the longer the

points go on, Lajovic looks comparable and Ward is having to hit

too many balls at that sort of height, maybe he has to take the

ball earlier and not stand as far back from the ace line. So back we

go to Jamie and Jonathan. It's interesting because this maps,

scheduled for a would have followed on from that Hal Edmund went and

what an excellent performance that was from the young man, they would

be momentum for Ward going into that second match. And a certain amount

of that momentum has been lost because everyone has had a sleep and

it's a new Dave Ulster that is a factor, it also lets the Serbians

picked themselves up after a disappointing day yesterday but a

lot of what is happening here is down to the matchup between the

players. That was a massive shout from Andy

Murray after that point because I think Leon Smith's biggest task now

is to get his player into a frame of mind where he does believe he has a

shot here. It's almost like he has to convince him.

Should he need convincing, though? If you are playing for your country

in a quarterfinal. Maybe that is too simple, he has won 11 matches all

year, he's lost 17 for so. When you get into position read you

have a lot of recent memory of things not going well and you work

on the court, you're then fighting yourself as well for form, your

fighting to get out to eight position where you think you should

be playing. And then on top of that, you have to

be solving the problem of what the woman is giving you and that's a

massive drain on your energy, went you want your own side of the net to

be on autopilot and you're just trying to crack down on the

opponent. That was one of Ward's best return

so far. There have been times during the big matches he has won for great

written when things haven't been going his way to stop that always

one to let his emotions show. But goodness me, it's a time to

remind ourselves of what he has done in the last few years. A win against

is an in the USA, without that, entirely possible written may not

have won that title and then wouldn't have won the Davis Cup.

Before that, Ward got another terrific win on clay against Sam

Querrey in San Diego. And the year before that he did Dmitri Carson of

in the Russian tycoon the last one Murray didn't play. That is an match

from two sets down, that was a phenomenal when and even looking at

this year, the Bryan brothers made a strong doubles team but that was a

crucial win from Ward. Quite a setting, this old Roman Iraq

Cory, if you were wondering, the rock face there. -- Roman era Cory.

Quite a big set working complex in this little stretch of Belgrade. A

couple of international standard swimming pool is next door. Where

they had the first world aquatics Championships in the 1970s.

Just more of a quizzical glance from Lajovic there.

He's so good at that, isn't it? Very few players could deal with a 1- to

like that, a backhand down the line from nowhere, a simple put away

across court. It's such a clear tactic, the one

thing that has destroyed Ward so far is patience on the crosscourt and

then taking that one up the line and so far he hasn't had an answer, he

hasn't been able to get over quickly enough to get back in the point. The

last one he would have had no chance but he looks like he has a lot of

time on the ball. What can one would do to take away

some of that time? I think what Leon and the team were trying to do was

shift his position closer to them baseline, because on this court it's

not about trying to come to the net, that isn't an option.

But if during the rally, if Lajovic does drop his place, if Ward can

sneak closer to the baseline, that might have the effect on Lajovic

where he is applying pressure. Another indication of that point of

how important movement on clay is. Side to side as well as coming

forward. They haven't made that much on the surface.

Lajovic much more comfortable on the red stuff than Ward and its showing

right now. This is a very invincible afternoon of tennis so far, for the

host nation, a set and a break up in the second robber. Kyle Edmund

yesterday put Britain 1-0 up in the tide. France now two sets to one up

in the doubles rubber against the cheque republic. Herbert winning 6-3

against Rosol and step back. Good strength and that they have got with

Thomas ditch normally on their side although not involved this weekend.

France consistent and a lot of players around the top 20 but they

haven't won it since 2001. They have had plenty of chances since then but

maybe this could be their year. Live got such a strong pool of players.

Even this weekend without Monfils and the ASCII, both still injured.

They have Jo-Wilfried Tsonga and Lucas Pouille both be singles, but

with the doubles team making their debut in the Davis Cup this weekend.

Lots of thinking to do for James Ward here. He has to remind himself

of the good feeling of winning those classic five set matches, especially

against the Americans. And somehow worked his way back into this match.

But how hard is that, when you have hardly laid any tennis on any

surface because you cannot string the results together, coming onto

clay? It's extremely difficult, especially

in a Davis Cup match where the Spotlight is on if you are select it

to plate singles and the one thing in that position you would want to

somehow do is keep the score line close, give yourself a chance, and

this is where it is a massive test because Lajovic has built up such

moments and. -- such momentum. Didn't expect him to be involved

here, James Ward, he was expected to fly to road island and accumulate

some points but then Dan Evans pulled out of the squad and Ward was

required. Another example of how Lajovic is

controlling the court completely. James Ward from the first shot of

that rally was so far behind the baseline.

Need execution in the end. I wasn't sure at the time it was a wise move

but it came off. Maybe that's the something special he needs to

kick-start. That's a symptom of the situation,

you're so desperate to get on the board in the set, there going for

the lines, trying to find your way past this determined opponent.

The first change-up from James Ward, first time he has come into the net.

Not the best backhand volley but shows if you in the right position

and you take a good position at the front of the court, you will be the

favourite. And that is a huge relief reward,

I'm sure as Leon Smith said two. Against a man in Lajovic who didn't

play last time for Serbia, did plate to live singles in the final, they

played in 2013 against the Czech Republic. He didn't win a set,

played Berdych and step on it. -- step annex. The Stepanek match was

the final rubber. A one-sided win for the Czech number two on that

occasion. He does have the big time experience. O! Have you ever seen a

kick-serve ace like that before? Ward had to be in with the

spectators to get this. Not even halfway up the service box!

There's someone in the crowd behind the own part who could do with

zipping it, but it's another game on the board for Lajovic, including the

most extraordinary kick-serve which shows the amount of spin you can bet

on those service, to make it start up and violently change direction

like that, the clay exacerbates that spin. Especially with your serve,

you can mix it up and that is what Lajovic was doing was first serve,

he's thinking, I'm going to take some place. He looks more relaxed

today than yesterday. There is Jan Cope Tipsarevic, who was crashed

last night, is that Ribena? That looks like some of that strong stuff

in Belgium. He's not exactly swigging it. For his sake I hope

it's something that would give them a lot of energy, he potentially has

a lot of tennis left to plate. Let's call that a pint of medicinal liquid

for Janko Tipsarevic. It's quite a funny view. It's hard to see him

playing again, he said yesterday he had they fever, maybe that was

winding us up, maybe he's fine, he was outplayed and was looking for

excuses. He is down to let the doubles later with Nenad Zimonjic.

We hear there is not much option for the Serbians as well. If Lajovic

gets this dance easily enough, he is already a set and 4-1 up.

Why wouldn't you want to say Buchanan get it again? If Janko

Tipsarevic is playing, he is probably psyching himself up.

In terms of options, neither captain is blessed with a great array. From

a British point of view, a specialist doubles team, Dominic

Inglot and Jamie Murray, none of those are going to play singles. If

it does come down to a fifth and deciding rubber, it will be James

Ward gaffer Great. That is the interesting thing about the British

team. That was the great thing about last year when Andy was so committed

to playing. You can have three singles players out of the four.

Sure Leon Smith would have liked to bring on the British number three.

He is still not eligible after his appeal failed. This would have been

a perfect situation to have brought him in. He is very comfortable on

the clay. Although this has been one-way track it -- traffic.

That pocket of British supporters on the far side of the court will keep

believing and keep supporting him all the way.

Almost like plein air seven single all the way.

Almost like plein air seven single on three

The slight uncertainty with James Ward and getting up to this ball.

You can see it there. Not particularly comfortable and very

wary, I'm sure about the surface itself and the amount of rain that

has fallen on it. Good return from Ward. A bad miss in

the end from Lajovic. Without that return, he wouldn't have got the

point. Is there anything you can do to sort

out this obvious movement? It needs to be a bit more decisive. He is

outmanoeuvred again to his forehand side.

You almost need to feel that because this is a big physical effort to get

anywhere close to back into the match.

We are seeing the Lajovic tactic and then the change of direction. The

relative weakness of Ward. The forehand. Never looked like clearing

the net. That is going to look rather satisfies in -- satisfying

from a Serbian point of view. You can see Andy Murray in the white

baseball cap behind James Ward on the British bench. Conversation with

one of the British coaches. Leon Smith has the most cajoling to do

and the most encouraging. The Serbian captain is very happy to

leave his man to it. Why not? Don't want to change anything from their

point of view. The solid shot. Drilling the ball

across court. Unable to mix it with the low slice, as well.

We must have some of the best away fans. Our track record over the last

year and a half of Davis Cup ties has been fantastic.

Overestimation mark we take that. -- has been fantastic.

Overestimation mark we take that. -- oh! We will

backhand. He doesn't look like he is ever going

We are hearing the fans again. They doing

We are hearing the fans again. They were brilliant last year. The home

ties against the USA, Australia, France and the final in Belgium.

Feels he just needs a big moment, one big point or amazing shot from

somewhere. The feel of the match has changed

slightly. If Ward can hold this game, there is a couple of instances

where Lajovic has lost focus. You never know but Ward has to give

himself a chance. There we go. Roaring at the far end.

It is an important one. Extends the set.

Murray pointing at some court damage at the far end. The umpire just

supervising things. Not too sure what has happened there. A few

craters appearing, perhaps. Had so much moisture on it. Not quite sure

how much a bit of stamping will do. There is a lot of topsoil Blair, is

a Mac? We can't have enough of this sunshine because it was completely

absent yesterday. Rain delayed by an hour. Helps it dry out that little

bit more. Ward knows this is his chance.

Lajovic serving for the set. He can get his first break of the match.

He was in that point. There is a totally different feel to James Ward

now. I just hope it is not too late. We have waited two sets until he

properly physically and mentally engages in the contest.

Just wide. Ward scurrying up to the net. He is not sure.

Noel Hawk-Eye on clay because the ball will leave a mark on the

surface. Another fine drop shots. Slightly

further up the court. Could not have played that any better. Look at the

speed of Lajovic. He hasn't had to do too much of

that. He has been so proficient with his background. Be inside out

crosscourt forehand. How frustrating for James Ward.

There we go. Lajovic doing the business for Serbia right now.

Leading James Ward by 2-0. While we await the montage of shots that the

television of -- that the television company will bring us, it was

looking more hopeful. James Ward moved up his position quite a bit.

Taking a few more chances. He lost his concentration and a few times.

Had easy winners and didn't put them away. Lost it a little bit. 2-0

down. It looks like he can really hurt his opponent. Jack Sock has

done it but it is a long way and a big ask as we look at the

statistics. He still hasn't improved the first serve points one. That is

still quite low. The winners were equal there. He looked a bit better.

A couple of drop shots. You just can't see where he can really

penetrate. It doesn't look like it will happen. Moving closer and he

has taken the ball on a bit more. That sort of ball was getting him in

big trouble but at least he is taking the ball on a little bit

earlier. We were talking about who was going to take on the doubles.

We'll Lajovic want to carry on and come straight back on? We have

another theory that the serving captain will put in another. We will

come out and try and win both singles tomorrow. Even with their

best team which is Janko Tipsarevic, they are unlikely to win that match.

Their best option will be to rest Tipsarevic and looking at the form

of James Ward come he would fancy his chances of beating James Ward in

the fifth match. He will fancy his chance of beating Kyle Edmund. They

might gamble. Back we go for the third set. Saturday's sunshine in

Belgrade. What an extraordinary week the British team have had practising

for this tie. Temperatures into the 40s consistently. Sweltering stuff.

Then it rained pretty much all day. As you can see, far from full

capacity. It is a great shame. It should be Djokovic against Murray.

Should be 30,000 spectators screaming their heads off. Instead,

it is this. Might need a cushion sitting on

those concrete steps. What do you think about this? Called

wide. I wonder whether this will be the

wake-up call for the Davis Cup. The scheduling we have talked about is

difficult, to put it mildly. Whoever it is these to get in a room. I

wonder if this will spark some action.

So hard in this window between Wimbledon and the US Open being an

Olympic year. That is the key. For someone like Andy Murray who wants

to defend his gold medal and someone like Djokovic who has won all four

majors and now wants the gold medal as well.

That is the thing. There is so much tennis and it is very difficult to

see where anything can move. Last year, the Davis Cup semis and

quarters were five days after we'll build on, five days after the US

Open. -- Wimbledon. Good start from Ward as it surely had to be. What

are you saying? What is the solution? I am thinking it is a

situation where we get to the Davis Cup being every two years. Is that

an option? I know the one reason in protecting this home and away

fixture is so we have atmospheres like Belgium. They want to protect

that there is a fear that if the competition is in one place all at

once, that you will lose that. Will the benefit of putting the Davis Cup

on the World Cup stage outweigh that? This is the world group here.

The elite. The top 16 nations in it. The Davis Cup is so much more than

what you are watching right now. I was looking at some wonderful

pictures yesterday from the match between Madagascar and Benin. For

those nations. Tennis is a truly global sport played by more nations

other than soccer. You want to protect that. That is where the

Davis Cup does help. It enables those nations to play home matches

to raise revenues and get funding from the ITF development fund. If

you did only play two years, it is a logical thing to suggest. The

commercial revenues, therefore, would be halved. That is a very good

point. Are you going to go up to the Madagascan federation to tell them

that? I don't know whether the qualifying, the way it feeds in

could work that way. The lower groups can play every year. Players

from those lesser nations, the Davis Cup is the highlight of the year.

We won't go on about this further because it is an annual discussion

every time we have a Davis Cup match.

The bottom line is, there has to be more done and more clunking of

heads, so that when you get a semifinal between the nation of the

best player in the world, sorry, a quarterfinal, and the second best

player in the world, that those players play. Otherwise, what is the

point? This is an interesting phase of the

match. That was a very useful crosscourt backhand that created

that opportunity. I think the drop shot now is being. His drop shot is

not to the level of somebody of Andy Murray but what it is doing is

breaking up the pattern of play which for the first hour of this

match, was far too comfortable for this man.

For that plan to work, he's got to make those returns.

Lajovic did an excellent job, you can see the market in the clay, his

slide into award that drop shot, got there in time and was able to angle

that delegate shot across court. Not easy to lay that when you're sliding

at full speed, to keep it so delicate. A half chance which has

got away for Ward. Word has never been particularly

comfortable on his forehand side and the cracks are showing in this game,

I'm afraid. And look at Lajovic am a sending

every ball on to that forehand went, got one meticulously short and it

was all over to get the break in the third set. Serbia marching towards

levelling this type, this is the second singles rubber which should

have been played yesterday. I think the really interesting option for

Serbia now is what John and Sue were talking about a few minutes ago,

this almost unheard-of option of gifting the doubles, letting Britain

have that and resting Tipsarevic and saying we back ourselves to win the

two matches on the final day. It's a very good point, no matter who plays

for Serbia, Jamie Murray and Dominic Inglot will be heavy favourites.

What we don't know is there other in their squad is ranked about 140 at

the moment am a he is a good singles layer. It is not that long ago so we

don't know what is form is like. Tipsarevic didn't exactly look much

tight yesterday. But after his pint Belgium beer, we showed him having,

maybe he will be fuelled up. He suddenly feels great! With Leon

Smith back James Ward to win the fifth and deciding rubber if it came

to which? But then, that is getting way ahead of ourselves because we

would have Kyle Edmund against Dusan Lajovic in the fourth rubber, and

they have been the two standout layers so far was that that is a

much to look forward to, both comparable on the clay and they both

looked like the two strongest players on this type.

Edmund at a career-high 57 right now. The tennis you have seen so

far, you would put that down as a 50-50. Similar players, Lajovic is a

bit more of a record on the big stage, fourth round of the French

Open last year, great result for him.

That just looks like a regular shot on the telly but believe you me,

that is going at face of that single-handed backhand. Is there

anything you have seen to suggest Edmund can do it but the job of

defending that dangerous backhand if they played tomorrow? Yeah, I think

Kyle is hitting the ball heavier. He has won eight tonne of matches this

year to be 67 in the world he has easily established himself inside

the top hundred. What will be interesting is the Edmund forehand

versus the Lajovic backhand, see how Lajovic deals with a heavy ball

coming to him, the his his type of spin is also the one Edmund has in

his forehand, quite an extreme grip. Lajovic does have some good wins on

his record against higher ranked opponents than Edmund and Ward. He

made a breeding pair in Sao Paulo, and end winners are asked -- a

brilliant pair. They were good experienced players. If Serbia are

to win this fight at close of play tomorrow, you feel he is going to be

the hero. But there is Ward clinging to his characters, second service in

this set. -- his coat tails. There is the British support staff there

are Colin Beecher, must little, one of the unsung heroes of Murray's

Wimbledon victory. His conditioning coach. And if you have been inspired

in his great achievement of six days ago, it is the great British tennis

weekend, lots of clubs and courts opening their doors across the

country for free this weekend. Go online. Use a search engine to find

your nearest participating clubs and if your kids or you fancy a go at

tennis this weekend, there are many clubs offering that for free. Get

involved. Jamie Baker, what is the conversation here? What is the way

back for award in Leon Smith's mine? He has to focus on what he did at

5-2 and 5-3 and that second set where his audit language changed.

You heard a lot of noise when he was hitting the ball and that was the

only time you thought maybe he could have an impact, so Lajovic is

closing in the factory so James Ward in a sense has nothing to lose, he

has to try what he can't to give himself one last chance.

The first voice of encouragement you heard there was that of Andy Murray

from the sidelines. A slightly weird situation to have

the world number two player on duty at the Court in your team, but not

playing. I'm not saying he should, very much a personal decision, he

has stepped up for Britain of late. Just an incredibly surprising choice

to put himself out to come on the plane and support the team. Great to

have him there but it's just a little weird. And we give Kim a

special member, and understanding wife, he has time off and he's out

in Serbia. Fantastic -- a special mention.

Massive show of frustration from James Ward, giving himself a chance

of this game and he's under no pressure with football stop -- with

football. That's a great rally, a really great

rally, and that's going to hurt. That's going to dent the enthusiasm

of Ward. He's done a good job there with his crosscourt backhand. He's

been accurate and persistent but he's lost the point.

I think that return just backs up that observation. To lose a point

like that, it's pretty much the end now. Mentally it was a top though,

that was one of them the points for both players in the much, but

Lajovic coming out on top and it was the backhand down the line that

forced the shortfall from Ward's forehand. -- the shortfall.

Ward cannot check out here because he's got another match potentially

to play tomorrow and Britain will need him with their doubles team,

Ward and Edmund for singles, no option.

And as Lajovic breaks to love to surge into a 5-2 lead in the third

set, Serbia now one game away from levelling this quarterfinal at one

rubber apiece. And I'm already looking forward to the Lajovic -

Edman match, I think that will be brilliant and you conceive that

tomorrow on BBC One at 145 VM. We will be switching to BBC One on

about 45 minutes as well for the doubles match, with Jamie Murray and

Dominic then got for Britain. Talking of doubles, quite a game

going on between the Czech Republic and France. Rosol and Stepanek

levelling things, one rubber apiece in the tie so nothing to choose

between those two nations. I've never seen Dominic Ingall play

singles. Have you? I've seen Jamie Murray but that isn't an option. I

think I've played him in singles when I was 11 years old but the last

time he played singles was covered tennis for Virginia. From a British

point of view, the supporters, though coaches, will want Dominic

and Jamie could do the business in the doubles and then bring it home,

Kyle Edmund, that has to be the deal. What a performance from him

last night. He hasn't looked comfortable moving

into that forehand corner all afternoon. If it was a heavy winter

Britain on day one, just inside two hours for Kyle Edmund, this is an

even more comparable when for Lajovic. Ward has only managed six

games. It's max point. But as the number three layer in

Serbia, he wouldn't be saying if Jock which was here, he's got the

potential to do something quite her work for his nation. Dusan Lajovic

is a fine player you may not have seen him before but he has the

skills, I'm sure you'll agree. How many more matches will he play?

That's an interesting question ahead of the doubles match. One rubber

apiece, opening singles complete. And now the doubles contest with

reverse singles tomorrow. Even quicker than Edmund's victory over

at Tipsarevic, one hour and 52 today. And after so many great wins

in a British are at four James Ward in the last three years, three key

vote to raise, -- key victories. These helped written in its wake to

winning the Davis Cup, but that was not an experience for him to

remember. Outplayed in every area by a very astute and professional

clay-court player, Lajovic, who not only plays on clay but trains on it.

Ward more comparable on hard and grass courts. He wasn't expecting to

be here at all. The figures don't look great from a British point of

view. But as we've been saying he will be needed again if it comes

down to the best and final deciding rubber, there really is no option

for Leon Smith unless he pulls an extraordinary surprise and plays one

of his doubles players, but that will not happen. Ward must be Kyle

Edmund's biggest fan and bigger supporter, and a look at some of the

highlights. The percussion section work out. We had a bit of a noise

that the home nation were able to produce in this second rubber of the

contest. A man who has beaten decent players in the past on the surface,

Dusan Lajovic, and it was this backhand. Look at the drive and then

the change of ankle, that's not an easy skilled to execute that it's

his years of practice which have enabled him to do it. This is one of

the more curious highlights mixtures of the tennis year so far, nothing

to do with us, Serbian TV pulling out all the stops for your delight

and entertainment. Ward really was never in it. He had occasional

chances, one or two 15-30 opportunities but could not carve

them out. He never looked particularly comfortable on this

sodden court, as Lajovic and the Serbian supporters celebrate the

win. 6-1, 6-3, 6-2, and Serbia the winners. How much more fired up for

you going into this match that Serbia was 1-0 but? My first time to

go on the court as 0- one. There was pressure in the first fittings and I

was able to to overcome that pressure date quickly and then I

started playing my own game and this was the key. Did you really do what

you had to do in this match? It looked like James Ward was a little

below par. The thing is, I am more comparable in clay-court and he was

not and I was trying to use every aspect of that and even though I was

defending in some points I was also attacking the same amount as

defending said this was the key, not to give him any thoughts that he can

get comfort ball. The court is quite heavy as well. The rain change that,

we practised under different conditions. It was 30 degrees and

because of the rent the court was falling apart in some areas, which

was tough for us, you had to be careful when running so it was

difficult to play but I was happy with my level during the match, so

I'm happy I brought to Serbia another point. Would you say this .1

of your best matches recent months? I played from the beginning at a

high level and this was very much a boost of confidence for me, so it's

good to have this match and this confidence on the court.

Congratulations. Journalist Craig Gabriel asking the questions there,

I wish she had asked if he would play in the doubles. It was curious

to see that Tipsarevic wasn't there at the end of the match when Lajovic

one, so presumably he will play. I thought they might rest him for the

singles. It is a tricky decision. You think

Tom English and Jamie Murray are the favourites in the doubles. Lajovic

has to win on Sunday. If he thinks playing doubles this afternoon will

jeopardise his performance, he know it will be an extremely tough match

against Kyle Edmund. It is a big call. Will they give the doubles

away? The court has been cutting up. It may be a leveller even though we

are the favourites. We will have to wait and see. Talk about the

doubles. What about James Ward? He got into the match again but

couldn't sustain that level long enough to worry the scoreboard. Even

if you play that his best, he would have struggled today. You can see on

the court that he is someone that doesn't have confidence and there

were bits and pieces when he played a very good point. You thought he

had got it and tempter -- and tend to -- and Lajovic would make a

server and he would get a point error. He is not sure of what to do

on the court. They tried to get him to stay closer to the lines and had

a little bit of success for a period but he was outclassed today. He was

trying to mix it up a little more as the match went on. He was doing that

in the third set. It was having a better effect than just breaking up

the play. The hole in the James Ward game was the movement to his

forehand side. Lajovic's backhand was so good. Your point about

belief, I picked it up from 4-1 in a first set. He is out of the habit of

winning enough matches. When Lajovic pulled he didn't know how to find a

way to get back into the match. You have to salute Lajovic. He played a

terrific match. He is lovely watch. He gets in high over the net and

then gets the slice. He looked very good when he came in. His serve is

underrated. I thought he was comfortable and you could see after

the first two games, he had sussed out James Ward and thought he would

move him around and not let him hurt me. It was a classic performance. It

levels the tie at 1-1 with Kyle Edmonds' victory yesterday. James

Ward lost today so it is 1-1. We know then that simmers itch -- then

adds image itch will be there. His confidence is very low. He will be

opening that the doubles will get him in. I was excited about the

opportunity. We mentioned the singles match and it will be very

good tennis. That is it for us. We are going to move channels because

we are going over to BBC One at 2:45pm. Zimonjic we'll be on the

court for Serbia and Jamie Murray will be with Dom Ingle at as well.

It is 1-1 in this quarterfinal. Serbia against Bridge -- Great

Britain and we