Jeremy Bates Quotes

You look at the quality of teams we have been playing against recently and it is not going to get any easier. You used to be able to look at the 16 teams in the World Group and after that you might get two or three good draws but that does not exist any more. But I think in Greg Rusedski and Andy Murray we have got the perfect blend. - Jeremy Bates

We have to remember he's only 18 and far from his peak. There's a lot of high hopes for his peak and one day I hope we will see him beating Federer. - Jeremy Bates

We clearly need to get some more younger players in to take some of the strain off Greg. - Jeremy Bates

This will be a tough tie, but one that we are more than capable of getting a result from. We have a chance of playing in the World Group next year and I know the players are determined to give everything they have to try and make that a reality. - Jeremy Bates

This is not an un-winnable tie. We are up there with a fantastic group of countries. The Davis Cup is so strong. This is where we are playing, you can't ask for anything more than that. There is no good draw, every match is an absolute battle. - Jeremy Bates

The whole tie this time around with the team I have got has got more options than I have ever had. - Jeremy Bates

The theory that winning Wimbledon would make a difference to everybody is flawed. Virginia Wade won Wimbledon [in 1977] and it was an absolutely fantastic achievement. But it made no difference to tennis in this country whatsoever. Did we see an onset of tennis clubs after that? Did we see a whole bunch of kids playing after that? Did we see a revolution in the sport in this country? No. We still have to deal with these issues. - Jeremy Bates

The decision about my team has been made, as I don't believe in leaving things to the last minute. - Jeremy Bates

Switzerland will base their decision in doubles on the situation after the first day of singles. - Jeremy Bates

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