Davis Cup: DTB team "very, very hot" to take revenge on Great Britain
After the strong performances in the group stage, the German Davis Cup team is hot for the first semi-finals in 14 years.
by SID
last edit: Nov 29, 2021, 10:00 am
"I'm in good spirits. We are in a good position, we have nothing to lose," said captain Michael Kohlmann after reaching the quarter-finals against the slightly favored British team: "We have a chance of making it to the semi-finals. That is our goal . "
With victories against the Serbs and Austria (both 2: 1) led by the Grand Slam record champions, the selection of the German Tennis Association (DTB) made it into the knockout round, the duel on Tuesday (4:00 p.m. / ServusTV) in Innsbruck Great Britain around the world number 12 Cameron Norrie is particularly spicy. Two years ago at the premiere of the final tournament in Madrid there was this encounter in the quarter-finals, the British won 2-0.
"Now we have the chance to get the revenge," said Kohlmann full of anticipation: "We can now see whether we have improved or not." But he has a "good feeling" - especially because the team spirit is right.
Comeback victory against Austria makes Kohlmann proud
How his team dealt with the surprising 0-1 deficit against Austria on Sunday evening impressed the captain. "That shows what kind of team we are. We stand together as a team, regardless of whether it goes well or badly," said the 47-year-old: "That makes me very proud."
Double specialist Kevin Krawietz was also "very, very hot" for a revenge on Great Britain. Two years ago he was also part of the German team in Madrid. "To be among the best eight nations in the world is always special, no question about it," said the two-time French Open winner: "Now there is no easy match anyway, but that's exactly where we wanted to go."