AND it’s okay to say so. Victor Troicki did not play his best tennis ever like the commentators felt the need to say in order to wax poetic and perhaps soften the blow for Llodra. Choking is a part of sport, and that is what we saw today. Troicki simply handled his nerves better, and that in no way diminishes what he was able to accomplish either.
What should also be pointed out is that France would not have been in the position to win the Davis Cup had it not been for Michael Llodra in the earlier rounds of play as well as his doubles win yesterday. Llodra has nothing to hang his head about, but let’s not be in denial that this was a major choke. Trust me, I’m an expert at choking matches.
Just a quick post for now, time to watch the end of the head-shaving and trophy presentation ceremonies.
Congratulations to Serbia, their players, and all their fans. ENJOY!
