Journalism of Courage
Novak Djokovic began the fightback and Janko Tipsarevic completed the job as Serbia overturned a 2-1 deficit against Canada in the Davis Cup semi-final on Sunday. World number one Djokovic beat big-serving Milos Raonic 7-6(1) 6-2 6-2 before Tipsarevic kept his nerve to beat Vasek Pospisil 7-6(3) 6-2 7-6(6) in the deciding singles.
Serbias 3-2 win means they can now look forward to a home final against the Czech Republic but it was heartbreak for Canada who were looking to reach the final for the first time.
Thriving in the same kind of fervent home support which helped Serbia win the title for the first time against France three years ago,Djokovic was a class apart on the indoor clay. Ive won a number of Grand Slams but nothing compares to sharing the joy of victory with your teammates,who are there for you and cheer on every shot you take on the court, Djokovic said.
Tipsarevic calmed the home crowds nerves with an emphatic first set tiebreak,bringing the fans to their feet,before racing through the second set.
Tipsarevic took a commanding 5-2 lead in the third set but Pospisil forced his way back from the brink,making Tipsarevic wrap up the match in the most dramatic fashion,sending a winner past Pospisil who had tumbled over. This is one of the sweetest wins of my career and I hereby thank my team mates for their fantastic support, Tipsarevic said after being mobbed by the rest of Serbias squad.
World Group Play-offs
Spain,Britain,Germany,Netherlands,Switzerland,Australia,Belgium and Japan also entered the World Group winning their respective play-off ties.
