 Photographer: Susan Mullane
Date: 04 Oct 2009 |  Photographer: Susan Mullane
Date: 04 Oct 2009 |  Photographer: Susan Mullane
Date: 04 Oct 2009 |  Photographer: Susan Mullane
Date: 04 Oct 2009 |  Photographer: Susan Mullane
Date: 03 Oct 2009 |  Photographer: Susan Mullane
Date: 03 Oct 2009 |  Photographer: Susan Mullane
Date: 03 Oct 2009 |  Photographer: Susan Mullane
Date: 02 Oct 2009 |  Photographer: Susan Mullane
Date: 01 Oct 2009 | Photographer: Susan Mullane
Date: 04 Oct 2009 |  Photographer: Susan Mullane
Date: 04 Oct 2009 |  Photographer: Susan Mullane
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The big moment had arrived and, once again, the players pulled out their racquets for the Junior Davis Cup and Junior Fed Cup by BNP Paribas final battle. A gentle breeze welcomed the tennis supporters that came and enjoyed a hot day watching top quality 16&Under tennis at the pleasant ‘Las Lomas Sports Club’.
Australia wins the Junior Davis Cup Final 2009
Andrew Bettles was on fire when he jumped into Centre Court at 11am and finished the opening match against Luke Saville in two sets, 64 64.
In the second rubber there was standing room only as Britain’s undefeated George Morgan took on Australia’s all-conquering Jason Kubler.
Kubler raced to an early 30 lead, breaking Morgan in just the second game. Kubler’s fearsome groundstrokes sent Morgan dashing to all corners of the court, as he struggled with the Australian’s power and accuracy from the baseline.
Morgan found his rhythm in the seventh game, breaking Kubler's serve, after which point neither player was able to achieve the crucial second break to seal the first set.
A classic serve and volley, perfectly executed, gave Kubler an early lead in the tie-break. The Australian was dominant, winning the first five points before some good net play from the Briton brought him back into contention at 6-3. An ace, followed by a double fault from Morgan gave Kubler the first set 76(4).
Chances to break were rare for both players. Kubler missed a golden chance to break in the fifth game of the second set, as his knowledge of when to come to the net gave him a precious break point, which he could not convert. Kubler did not make the same mistake in game 11, as he sealed a break of serve on his third break point. He then served out the second set and claimed the second rubber 76(4) 75 to send the tie into a decisive doubles.
An epic doubles match
A last minute change in the Australian team saw Joey Swaysland team up with Kubler. Bettles and Morgan continued to represent the colours of the Union Jack. Throughout the week these nations have consistently showed that they are the strongest doubles teams in the 2009 competition.
In the first set, the Aussies' first serve was a real killer that gave them the chance to combine defense with attack. Several errors from the British pair allowed Kubler and Swaysland to dominate the set, winning 61.
The second set was a different story, and the British team certainly looked a stronger unit, but still could not press home an advantage in the face of a rock solid game by the Aussies. With the Australians playing classic doubles by advancing to the net at every opportunity, they formed a wall that the British pair were unable to break down. There were some great moments that had the tennis supporters on their feet cheering. Eventually, the Australians brok in the eleventh game of the second set, handing them a 61 75 win.
In words of the champions, “It is an honour to win the Junior Davis Cup for the Australian boys and we are always looking forward to participate in the team competition”.
When asked about the celebrations they said “We will try to have a good time and hang around with the other countries. It should be a good night.”
Russian girls’ glorious moment
The Russian team is the champion of the Junior Fed Cup Final 2009. Russian Ksenia Kirilova took over two hours to defeat to beat Germany's Stephanie Wagner, 63 46 86.
If we could compare what took place on Court 7 with a play in the theatre, this would have been the performance of a contemporary tragedy. If the introductory set had a Russian signature, in the second the Teutonic staged a come back and won all the crucial points. The tension grew throughout the third set. Both players showed signs of nervousness. The quality of the first serve was unpredictable and often weak. Wagner needed treatment on a painful left thigh, and she faced a clear disadvantage. Most of the match was played from the baseline, the players trying to out hit their opponent with big forehands and multiple service breaks. The final points rested less on who had a better strategy and more on who made more errors. From the stands, the local audience cheered for both girls, encouraging them to stay calm.
In the second, definitive match, Russia’s No.1 Daria Gavrilova beat German No.2 Annika Beck 61 63. Captain and players posed in front of the cameras with their National flag. “We’re so happy. We won, it’s unbelievable. We will celebrate it in Moscow!”
The teams decided not to play the doubles and the Russians started celebrating.
Third and fourth positions
Czech Republic defeated France in Junior Davis Cup the third place playoff, while Slovak Republic beat Japan to finish third in the Junior Fed Cup.
Right after the Australia vs Great Britain doubles match, the presentation ceremony took place. Members of the Junior Davis Cup and Fed Cup Committee gave the prizes to the champions. There was also a special recognition for the winners of the ITF's Team ID prize, which is awarded to the best presented teams throughout the week.
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