ATP Cup: This is how Thiem, Novak and Co. reach the quarter-finals
Austria will play Poland against Tuesday night for a spot in the quarter-finals of the ATP Cup . Even a 3-0 win would not guarantee this.
by tennisnet.com
last edit: Jan 07, 2020, 05:21 pm
How Austria wins Group E:
There is probably only one scenario for this: Austria beats Poland 3-0, while Croatia loses to Argentina 3-0. Then Austria would have 6: 3 victories, Argentina and Croatia each 5: 4. If Austria wins 3-0, but the Croatians lose 2-1, Argentina is out. The percentage of sets won should then be decided between Thomas Muster's team and the Croatian ensemble. Coric and Co. currently have an advantage of 71.43 to 53.33 percent over Dominic Thiem and his companions.
Here's how Austria progressed 3-0 against Poland as one of the best group runners-up:
At the moment Belgium has 6: 3 wins in one place for Sydney. At 54.55 percent, the rate of winnings ratio is rather modest. A 3-0 victory for the Austrians should bring David Goffins team in this category. Then there are also the Japanese who stand before the meeting with the Spaniards in 5: 1 match wins. And an impressive set win percentage of 76.9 percent.
South Africa and France, who play against each other in Brisbane, are still in the race with a 3: 3 record. Should a team win 3-0, the Belgians and possibly also the Austrians would have to tremble.
Here's how Austria progressed 2-1 against Poland as one of the best runners-up:
This scenario is very unlikely. Belgium can never be overtaken, the Austrians would then be 5: 4. However, the Canadians also have this record to offer. But at 60 percent, this is the significantly better rate of winnings than the Austrians at the moment.