El Mago, captain of the Argentina team, is already thinking about the series in Italy after the defeat against the Swedes. “We are strong,” he said.
Guillermo Coria, captain of the Argentina team, made it clear that he does not lose the illusion of advancing to the occasion, beyond the debut with a defeat against Swedenfor the first date of Group A of the Davis Cup Finals, in Bologna, Italy.
“We are strong, as long as we have chances we are going to fight. From here we are going to leave on Saturday, looking into each other’s eyes because we gave our best, the best. Then you can win or lose. We have to keep our heads up we leave everything on the pitch”declared the Magician, in dialogue with TyC Sports.
“We are warriors, fighters, we are Argentines. Nobody ever gave us anything. Everything is always uphill. It hurts to lose, nobody likes it. They played well and we will go today for Italy”, he added. Moreover, he assured that the defeat will not change the plan and left the door open for Francisco Cerúndolo to play against Italy: “We will continue with the plan. We also have a lot of faith in rival games, in each player’s moment. Here the decisions that are made are also thought about them.”
On the other hand, Coria clarified that in singles they will meet “two solid players, who have obtained good results in recent tournaments” and that “These are games where there are some points, chances that fall more to the other side than to us.” And, regarding Diego Schwartzman’s loss, he assured: “Starting 0-1 is difficult. He found a player who got into the game immediately and, when he got the chance, never let go. It is very equal. He shoots at key moments.”
“In doubles, they lifted a set down. It can also be done in singles. It went well. Once they grabbed the match, they never let it go. They make us stay alive in this format, which is long”Guillermo Coria added in a conversation with TyC Sports.
Coria squeezes the rivalry between Argentina and Italy in the Davis Cup
The Argentina team will face Italy, next Friday, on the second day. “We will face Italy with all its people, with players trained to fight and win. Everything is planned, everything is on top.. We are convinced. Let’s go to Italy. If not, we still have a chance. For Croatia, there is still a long way to go. Let’s see tomorrow and Thursday. We are constantly working to stand up,” he said.
The results of Argentina vs. Sweden for the Davis Cup
The first cross was Sebastián Báez (37th) as the star, who fell 6-4, 3-6 and 7-6 (4) against Elías Ymer (119th). The second point was played by Diego Schwartzman (17th), and he lost 6-2, 6-2 against Mikael Ymer (98th). Despite the loss, Horacio Zeballos and Máximo González secured the discount in the doubles duel with a 3-6, 6-3 and 6-2 victory over Andre Goransson and Elías Ymer (119th).
When will Argentina play for the Davis Cup again?
- Argentina vs. Italy l Friday at 10 l TV: TyC Sports and TyC Sports Play.
- Argentina vs. Croatia l Saturday at 10 l TV: TyC Sports and TyC Sports Play.
Source: Tycsports
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