Davis Cup 2024: Great Britain vs Argentina - preview
Great Britain and Argentina are gearing up to face each other for the second time in the group stage of the Davis Cup Finals in Manchester. Here’s everything you need to know about the upcoming match, including team details, an overview, and information on how to watch it.
Great Britain Vs Argentina: When's The Match?
On Friday, September 13, Great Britain will compete against Argentina in their second match of the Davis Cup Finals Group Stage at the AO Arena in Manchester.
The match will start at 1:00 PM.
Watch Great Britain Vs. Argentina In Davis Cup
You can catch all the matches from the Davis Cup on the Tennis Channel.
Every match featuring Great Britain will be shown live on the Tennis Channel FAST channels, along with the BBC red button, the BBC Sport website, and BBC iPlayer.
Great Britain Vs Argentina: Davis Cup Rivalry
Great Britain and Argentina have met in the Davis Cup on five occasions, and the South American team currently has the upper hand with four victories compared to Britain's one.
The most recent matchup between them took place during the semi-finals of the 2016 World Group, where former US Open champion Juan Martin del Potro triumphed over Andy Murray in a dramatic five-set battle, leading Argentina to a 3-2 victory. This match marks one of just three occasions when Murray has been defeated in singles competition while representing his country.
On Friday, the British team aims to secure a win against Argentina for the first time in nearly a century. Their last victory over the Argentinians dates back to 1928, when players Colin Gregory, Gordon Crole-Rees, and Cyril Eames shone on the field.
Great Britain and Argentina had different experiences in their opening matches of the Davis Cup Finals in Manchester. The British team secured a victory over Finland, whereas the Argentine squad fell to Canada, losing 2-1.
The main concern for the Lexus GB team will focus on choosing the players and deciding who will compete in the singles matches.
After arriving late to camp following his semi-final performance at the US Open, we witnessed Jack Draper’s initial activities of the week. The 22-year-old is likely riding a wave of confidence after reaching his first Grand Slam semi-final and breaking into the top 20 rankings for the very first time.
At the same time, even though Dan Evans is ranked as the third-highest singles player on the Great Britain team, he contributes the most experience. On Wednesday, he participated in his 26th tie, surpassing Andy Murray to now share the second spot for the most ties played in GB history.
Evans made a successful debut in Manchester by securing a victory over Finland, and British No. 3 Billy Harris also celebrated his first match for Great Britain with a win against Otto Virtanen. Harris has been performing exceptionally well recently, reaching both his first ATP quarter-final and semi-final this summer at the cinch Championships and the Rothesay International in Eastbourne.
Although Evans and Neal Skupski were defeated in their first doubles match, they are the most seasoned pair from Britain. Smith might consider bringing in Wimbledon champion Henry Patten, who would be making his debut in the Davis Cup.
Argentina will present a significantly different challenge for Great Britain compared to Finland, as their team consists entirely of players ranked within the top 35 in either singles or doubles.
At just 23 years old, Sebastian Baez has established himself as Argentina's highest-ranked tennis player following some impressive years on the tour. In 2023, he clinched three ATP titles and has continued to impress by securing victories in Santiago and Rio de Janeiro this season.
Francisco Cerundolo, a former world No. 19, has been a prominent player in tennis for a few seasons, boasting three ATP titles, including the 2023 Rothesay International Eastbourne. This year, he has performed particularly well on clay courts. However, he enters the Davis Cup after struggling with his recent form, having faced early exits in his last three tournaments, dropping out in either the first or second round.
Baez and Cerundolo both fell short in their singles matches against Canada on Tuesday.
The Argentinians might consider using Tomas Martin Etcheverry for this match, as he recently defeated Cerundolo at the US Open. This year, Etcheverry has had his top performances by reaching the finals in Lyon and the semi-finals in Barcelona.
The doubles pair of Andres Molteni and Maximo Gonzalez has a wealth of experience and could be a formidable challenge if the match reaches a deciding round. Similar to their fellow countrymen, they have primarily found success on clay courts. However, they also claimed hard court titles at last year's ATP Masters 1000 in Cincinnati and in Washington.
