Jamaica’s Davis Cup team, consisting of Blaise Bicknell, Rowland ‘Randy’ Phillips, Jeremy Miller, Daniel Azar, and David Goldsmith, is gearing up for a thrilling encounter against Barbados in Davis Cup Group II.
The tie is scheduled to begin at 11:00 a.m. at the Eric Bell Tennis Centre on Saturday.
Tennis Jamaica President John Azar expressed confidence in the team and the preparations, assuring that the courts are ready and the venue has been transformed to meet ITF specifications for hosting the tie. The Eric Bell Tennis Centre is expected to accommodate up to 1,000 fans per day, creating a vibrant home crowd atmosphere.
Jamaica enters the tie at 65
In terms of rankings, Jamaica enters the tie at 65, while their opponents, Barbados, are ranked 56. Despite the ranking difference, Azar remains optimistic about Jamaica’s chances.
“We are looking forward to witnessing two great days. The ball is round, and we’re confident as we aren’t taking anything for granted. We are full of confidence that we’ll come out on top at the end of the tie,” he stated.
