Davis Cup Finals Preview: Serbia vs. France

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Published: November 30, 2010

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Tie Preview:

Serbian Team: Novak Djokovic, Viktor Troicki, Janko Tipsarevic and Nenad Zimonjic

French Team: Gael Monfils, Michael Llodra, Gilles Simon and Arnaud Clement

Riding a wave of emotions into this year's Davis Cup final in Belgrade, the Serbian and French finalists have everything to play for during the last event of 2010.

While Novak Djokovic and Nenad Zimonjic were busy pulling in successful campaigns at the World Tour Finale in London, the French squad led by Gael Monfils and Michael Llodra were plugging away on the practice courts in the south of France.

It goes without saying that a victory for either team would translate into a monumental achievement. Serbia, a country of 10 million people, may never get another opportunity to fight for the Davis Cup title at home, while the rich history of French tennis seldom expects anything short of top honors.

Djokovic has publicly stated that his sole mission for this year year has been to bring his nation their first Davis Cup crown, while French captain Guy Forget—both a DC winner as a player and a coach—has remained confident and serene in his team's chances.

With the court surface at the Belgrade Arena playing more like the O2 Arena in London, both Djokovic and Zimonjic will feel right at home from the first ball struck.

Davis Cup competition has always brought forth a completely different dynamic from any Tour event on the calender. Matches are played over five sets, and the partisan crowd can often dictate the outcome. We've seen Chilean hero Fernando Gonzalez play some of his best tennis when representing his country, and I'm confident the same can be said for Djokovic.

Although Djokovic has shown some nerves during the various Davis Cup ties this year, his competitive nature and defensive skills have aided him to victory. Serbia's top star does have a few solid shou...
Article Source: Bleacher Report - Tennis

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