In the European casting, they talked about the match they will have against the students of Nicolás Massú.
The draw for the Davis Cup qualifiers has been made and Chile will face Belgium on February 1 and 2, as visitors. “We knew that because of the new format that was going to be implemented in 2025, we were among the top seeds, so we already knew almost all the countries that could affect us. And we have to face Belgium, a rival like everyone who is at the top of the ITF rankings. A country which also has a history in the Davis Cup. Players who play well in singles and doubles,” analyzed Nicolás Massú after meeting his rival.
“Every year that passes, the team gets stronger, with more experience. We have already played several times in the World Group. We went to the final. We have a balanced team, both in singles and doubles. And, as I always say, I hope that the players arrive winning matches on the circuit, that they arrive in good health, that also helps a lot,” he stressed.
In this logic, the double Olympic champion from Athens 2004 did not hide his desire. “For my part, and like the whole team, very motivated to represent Chile in the best possible way. And we also know that we are a difficult team for everyone and that must also give us confidence. But any opponent that faced us in this situation to play the next series now was going to be difficult, because they are the best in the world. And if we are here, it is also for a reason. So let’s go with confidence and try to do the best preparation possible and represent Chile as best we can,” he concluded.
The Belgian vision
In Belgium, they also approach the confrontation against the national team. “On paper, Chile is one of the toughest rivals we could face. Their best players had a great season and are in the Top 50, as (Alejandro) Tabilo and (Nicolas) Jarry. In addition, they also have players like Christian Garin and Tomás Barrios who are in the Top 100. So yes, they will be difficult to resolve,” he said. Steve Darcis captain of the European team.
“Luckily we will play at home, probably on hard courts, because everyone will come from the Australian Open or the Ottignies-Louvain-la-Neuve Challenger in Belgium, and I don’t want to change them surface. We still have to talk about it, but I think we will play on a fast pitch,” he added.
“Even though Chile is a serious rival, we still need to know which players will travel. Like I said, it’s after the Australian Open, so they’ll have to come to Europe. They are true patriots, so I think they will do everything they can to come. The Chileans will be complicated, but so are my players, and they have shown that they can achieve great things. » remarked Darcis.
Finally, the Belgian captain revealed that he would call David Goffin (52nd), who in his best moment was seventh in the ATP rankings. “I will do everything possible so that we can have the best possible team, so I will contact all possible players as quickly as possible,” he concluded.
Source: Latercera
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