Tennis

Wasn't being selfish really, I'd seen the whole match already BUT was making the point my mum and others without cable would liked to have seen it in all its spectacular energetic exciting glory too.

Watched the highlights earlier but heard the match on Radio 5Live. The commentators were Pat Cash and someone whose name I didn't catch – my goodness, they were excitable! Congratulations to both players, and as Roger said it's a pity it couldn't be a draw. What a fantastic match.

There may be a region-free dvd release.  Other Aussie finals, and even a semi-final, have been released in the past.  I'll keep an eye out on eBay and Amazon and let you know if it comes up for sale.

Davis Cup this w'end.  I think it should be on the Red Button from 8 pm, and then BBC 2 takes up the baton racquet from 11.05 pm on Friday (tomorrow).  I haven't checked the rest of the w'end listings yet for Sat and Sun coverage.

....is Raonic...?

Got a feeling Raonic has pulled out. Don't think Stan and Roger are playing for Switzerland either.

Dan Evans up first, playing a 17 yr old making his Davis Cup debut. He did, however, win Junior Wimbledon last yr, so knows his way around a court and, with no pressure on him, may be very relaxed.

Then it is Kyle Edmund against Pospisil.

www.bbc.co.uk/sport/tennis/38848927

Really enjoyed watching Shapovalov play. Always great to see someone new and get to know their game. I think he is a talent in the making, with some excellent shots and a cheery disposition. He needs to reign in a little and learn when to go for it and when to be patient, but my guess is we will see a lot more of him in the future.

Yes, Crafty, today's doubles should be a good fight. Coverage is on BBC2 from 6 pm, for anyone interested.