Jeremy Bates Quotes (24 Quotes)

I thought it was a good doubles. Obviously it was very tight and the third set was crucial. After that they got a bit of momentum going into the fourth set but I can't fault the effort or the performance from Greg and Andy. I don't think you can criticize the guys when they give that much.

The decision about my team has been made, as I don't believe in leaving things to the last minute,

I believe in meticulous planning and I know who will be starting the matches. Indeed, my opinion hasn't changed on the matter since the US Open earlier this month.

It used to be with Tim and Greg in the side that we were virtually forced to name the same two players for all three days' play. That was something I always wanted to get away from though, and now with this team it's pleasant that I can make more tactical choices.

I have the option of starting on Friday with Greg and Andy (Murray), Greg and Alan (Mackin) or with Andy and Alan, ... I've already made the decision, because I don't like to leave these things to the last minute, but I'm not going to say what that decision is until the draw.

I'm not sure where they're coming from with that choice of surface. I've heard all sorts of things, one of them, which may be a bit far-fetched, is that they've chosen it because they're not sure Federer is going to play.

The whole tie this time around with the team I have got has got more options than I have ever had,

Switzerland will base their decision in doubles on the situation after the first day of singles,

I do not need to see Slovakia in (this year's) final to know the opportunity is out there,

Having said that, I think that in any Davis Cup tie you look to where your most likely points will come from and where your tougher opposition will be. It's a bit like being a football manager. I have to look to where our best chances are and pick my team around it.

He's gone from no stage to centre stage in a very short period of time,

If you put someone else in to play Federer what would that do to the individual if you had Alan playing or if you had Dave playing. The permutations are endless and, as of yet, I have not made up my mind.

You look at the quality of teams we have been playing against recently and it is not going to get any easier. You used to be able to look at the 16 teams in the World Group and after that you might get two or three good draws but that does not exist any more. But I think in Greg Rusedski and Andy Murray we have got the perfect blend.

I feel they (the Swiss) did not expect what they have seen and it puts a bit of pressure on Wawrinka to perform first.

Serbia are a world-class team but in Davis Cup tennis the crowd are such an important factor.

I will leave the decision to him. We are doing everything we can so he will be involved in Glasgow.

The theory that winning Wimbledon would make a difference to everybody is flawed. Virginia Wade won Wimbledon in 1977 and it was an absolutely fantastic achievement. But it made no difference to tennis in this country whatsoever. Did we see an onset of tennis clubs after that Did we see a whole bunch of kids playing after that Did we see a revolution in the sport in this country No. We still have to deal with these issues.

He's an inspiration to the other players trying to follow in Andy's footsteps,

Federer is rightly one of the biggest sportsman in Switzerland and his win at the US Open will heighten the home interest in the tie, ... It's fantastic to be playing against him in his own country.

I feel 10 times better than then. To expect three days out of Andy was obviously too much.

This tie presents a wonderful opportunity for us to play against truly world-class opposition and the world's best player Roger Federer. This will be a tough tie, but one that we are more than capable of getting a result from. We have a chance of playing in the World Group next year and I know the players are determined to give everything they have to try and make that a reality.

It is a fantastic effort by Andy, and not only has he shown the class to be able to do it but the ability to stay there as well,

I was disappointed with the crowd. I thought they were a bit docile.

We have to remember he's only 18 and far from his peak. There's a lot of high hopes for his peak and one day I hope we will see him beating Federer.