The captain of the Chilean team spoke to the media and explained what will be the key against Kazakhstan. He made it clear what it would mean to surpass the Europeans.
This Saturday begins the key to the Davis Cup between Chile and Kazakhstan. A series that would allow the national team to return to the World Group after four years of absence. That’s why Nicolás Massú knows everything that is at stake.
The Chilean captain gave a press conference after his arrival at La Serena and gave his feelings for the match against the Europeans. He highlighted the potential of the rivals and what the national team can give now and in the future.
“They have a very well ranked team. They are a team that also fought in the world group, having just played in the world group last year, where the top 16 countries in the world are, they are quite complete. Experienced players with others coming in strongly so they have a strong mix, I have the utmost respect for them began by explaining the world number nine, who also admitted to following them constantly.
“I have seen them for a long time on the circuit. I trained several times with them. When the draw is out, I start working and thinking about which players they can put in, in the different situations that can arise. I had the opportunity to see them play in Australia, to follow in their footsteps. I get to see them live on tour when they compete in tournaments and that gives me an important perspective. “, added on this subject the coach also of Dominic Thiem.
But Massú also goes further and talks about what’s at stake this weekend. “It’s a very important series, we risk not being among the 16 best teams in the world. In 2019 we achieved it and it was a dream because I achieved it as a player and captain, but now we have the possibility to achieve it at home. In recent years we have had to play on the road. We think it’s good for us to play at sea level, in those conditions. “, he claimed.
A statement that was followed by his point of view on the players who will defend Chile in this series. “We have important things to say and we know that each ball is going to be very important. The better the players, the more homogeneous the ranking, the better their results, it’s less of a problem for me. The truth is more than thinking of just one Davis Cup result, this team has been together since 2014. I was even teammates with some, when they were very young, so the one we have now is a great opportunity. Everyone dreams of reaching the world group “, he added.
Finally, he launched a precise sentence about it, emphasizing that the team has a rope and that Chile should continue in these cases for a long time. “We can also expect a lot in the future, not just in the present. We can spend another seven or eight years in the World Group and do great things there. “, he concluded.
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