Davis Cup: Japan – Jet Lag & Samurai Spirit

The German-Wagramer Jürgen Melzer is preparing his team in Tokyo for the duel with Japan – it starts on Friday morning Central European Time!

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ÖTV/Vanja Lazić

FRusty reception in the Far East: 11 degrees in the hall and an opponent who only reveals his cards late. Before the Davis Cup duel in Japan, captain Jürgen Melzer talks about the adverse conditions and the rocky road towards Bologna.

Only two days separate the Austrian Davis Cup team from their big goal: qualifying for the Final 8 in Bologna. But the trip to the Far East turns out to be a real challenge for body and material. In Tokyo, the team led by captain Jürgen Melzer is currently fighting not only against jet lag, but also against surprisingly frosty conditions in the Ariake Coliseum.

James Whitfield

James Whitfield is Archysport's racket sports and golf specialist, bringing a global perspective to tennis, badminton, and golf coverage. Based between London and Singapore, James has covered Grand Slam tournaments, BWF World Tour events, and major golf championships on five continents. His reporting combines on-the-ground access with deep knowledge of the technical and strategic elements that separate elite athletes from the rest of the field. James is fluent in English, French, and Mandarin, giving him unique access to athletes across the global tennis and badminton circuits.

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