IRELAND HAVE DEFEATED Barbados 3-2 in the Davis Cup to reach the World Group I playoffs in what is the most significant achievement in Irish tennis in years.
The sides were deadlocked at 2-2 heading into the fifth and final match of the tie between Osgar O’hOisin and Kaipo Marshall.
Osgar dominated the match from the start, getting an early break and holding his serve games with ease to win the first set 6-0 in just 30 minutes.
At 2-0 up in the second set, and at Marshall’s advantage in the third game, the rain arrived along with thunder and lightning and the match was suspended.
It rained for an hour but with both teams eager to get back on court to finish the tie, the Ireland team helped the volunteers dry the court in order to finish the match before sunset at 6pm when play would not be possible.
The match later resumed with Osgar bringing the game back to deuce and then advantage and proceeded to lead 3-0 in the second set.
Kaipo started to find his rhythm in the second set but Osgar still dominated and Kaipo was no match for the Irishman with Osgar securing the win 6-0, 6-3 for Ireland to progress to Davis Cup World Group I playoffs taking place next year.
The tie was tied at 1-1 on Friday while Simon Carr and David O’Hare beat experienced Barbados pair Darian King and Haydn Lewis 7-6, 6-3 in the Doubles on Saturday to edge Ireland into a 2-1 lead.
Carr then lost out to Darian King to bring it back to 2-2 as O’hOisin picked up the decisive victory in his singles clash with Marshall.
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Okazaki is still running idsay! Never stops, I really hope they do win it
This Leicester city season is proper Roy of the rovers territory
Would be delighted if Leicester do win it. They deserve it if only for the way they have outplayed both Liverpool and City in the past 2 games. Let’s hope they can do the same against the gooners next week.
And… The trophy could be presented to Ranieri at Stamford Bridge. After a Vardy double hat-trick confirms Chelsea’s relegation.
Here’s hoping
Gfy
Robert Huth is having a party
He’s on the vermouth
Mahrez is such a fantastic player. Exactly the type of player the EPL needs to keep hold of.
This is FIFA 16. Someone turn off the Playstation ffs.
There’s a long way to go but even if they don’t win it they will still get into the champions league.
Mind ur own business Ron. Southampton aren’t exactly pulling up trees lately. Arsenal battered u last Tuesday. Work more, post less comments and Southampton may start to pick up some points.
Southampton have actually won 3 of the last 4.
Your obviously new here Colin. Ron is actually a Liverpool fan.
Liverpool fan my backside. Ron was touting himself for the Chelsea job only recently. A Liverpool fan would never do that. Doesn’t know the meaning of the word loyalty. Good luck against West Ham this evening Ron. Something tells me u are gonna need it.
Sorry to burst your bubble Colin but. ……this is not the real Ronald Koeman :-)
Good one. How come Ron never posts when Southampton are playing then? Stop defending Ron. We all know it’s him.
@Sloop, it’s almost as if you have told someone Santa doesn’t exist….
He doesn’t exist???
Great win for Leicester and thoroughly deserved. Could and should have been 5/6…desire,passion and commitment which were lacking in all but 2/3 of our players.
The Premier League is now Leicester’s to lose. Feels incredible saying that. I think it would be massive for the Premier League if they won
Leicester……making us all smile
No Fuchs were given
This Man Utd fan is cheering on champions elect, Leicester City.
They’re after clearing two massive hurdles now and arsenal will be a good test for them don’t know what arsenal will produce
Jeff
Ah jeff