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From: cher@ihlpm.UUCP (Mike Cherepov)
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Subject: Australian Open and Davis Cup picks.
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Date: Thu, 21-Nov-85 14:26:52 EST
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Posted: Thu Nov 21 14:26:52 1985
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Well, it looks like this time the Germans' luck will run out.
Despite of playing the Davis Cup final at home on a very fast
surface, they appear to be outclassed by the Swedes.
The second man on the German team would be either Westphal or
Schwaier or Maurer. Hardly an opponent for Edberg or Jarryd.
Wilander's mastery of artificial surfaces and indoor courts
might be questionable, but he's not a poor performer on a 
fast court, and , besides is having a pretty good year.

I would also pick the Swedes in doubles, whether Jarryd plays
with Edberg or Wilander. They play and practice together often
and have had huge success. The friendly crowd is not enough
for Becker-Maurer.

Then, of course, there is the miracle man Boris, who can always
threaten to win both of his matches. But it looks much harder
then whipping Mecir, Smid, Krickstein and Teltscher. Some top
talent is coming.

Not having cable tv is really breaking my heart: I miss Aus. Open and
Cup. Davis Cup should be pretty interesting no matter who wins,
Australian should be very good because several players, men and
women have a shot at the top ranking for the year.

Martina should win this time.

I pick McEnroe who got re-dedicated(at least verbally):
Lendl is not a grass man,
Becker has had his share of good grass fortune,
Wilander is not the best grass-court player in the world,
Curren hasn't been too steady lately......
Connors..., you know... (is he playing there anyway?)
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			Mike Cherepov

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Mike Cherepov