IRELAND SEALED PROMOTION to Davis Cup Group II after defeating Georgia 2-1 in the play-offs yesterday in Larnaca, Cyprus, with two big wins.
The Irish side came back from an opening defeat, after Osgar O’hOisin was beaten 6-4 6-3 by Aleksandre Bakshi.
The in-form Simon Carr levelled matters with a straight sets, 6-2 6-2 victory over Aleksandre Metreveli, which forced a doubles decider.
There, Carr partnered David O’Hare and the duo saw off Bakshi and Zura Tkemaladze to secure a 6-3 6-1 win.
“We’re over the moon,” said stand-in captain, Cian Blake. “The last time we went to World Group II was by default, so getting promoted by right, on court, is fantastic.
I’m really proud of the team. They are warriors.”
Along with Ireland, Cyprus and Monaco have also been promoted to Group II.
Meanwhile, in the Billie Jean King Cup, Ireland finished fifth out of 21 teams in Group IV after defeating South Africa 2-1 in the second play-off on Saturday.
Results
No. 1 singles: Simon Carr defeated Aleksandre Metreveli 6-2, 6-2
No. 2 singles: Osgar O’hOisin was defeated by Aleksandre Bakshi 6-4, 6-3
Doubles: Simon Carr and David O’Hare defeated Aleksandre Bakshi and Zura Tkemaladze 6-3, 6-1.
Bayern are a seriously good outfit, no obvious weaknesses in any positions,, they will take some beating and on tonight’s performance they could easily be crowned champions this year. Chelsea have gone backwards over the last few months, some serious investment needed in every department of the squad, they are a million miles away from competing with the best in the premier league and Europe.
@devils avacado: absolutly. I’d have them favourites and hope Liverpool don’t have to face them in the next round should they get through
@devils avacado: Mount got behind a few times, defence was caught flat footed at times. I’d say it will be a weakness against better opposition
@Tommy C: liverpool would make mince meat of their defense they let in to many goals
@Seamus Donnelly: we haven’t made mince meat of a defense since last year. What Liverpool has done is amazing but come champions league yo have to up it.
Chelsea are brutal
@InOleWeTrust: ahead of ye though:)
@john murray: we’ll see by the end of the season
@InOleWeTrust: pot , kettle etc.
Don’t watch chelsea much but tonight I either thought they’d play unreal and win 1-0 or 2-1 or just get smacked up 0-3. Really like lampard though, has got balls