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2019 Hopman Cup Mixed doubles RAC Arena, Perth Australia vs Spain |
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After Australia and Spain split the first two rubbers of their Hopman Cup tie, all four players will be back for a crucial mixed doubles match. Join The Roar for live scores and coverage from around 11:30pm (AEDT).
Australia, who beat France in their opening tie before the New Year, need to beat Spain to set up a qualifing tie for the final on Friday night against Germany.
Ashleigh Barty and Matthew Ebden have both played outstanding tennis so far during the Hopman Cup, but they will be a little bit on the concerned side heading into this doubles match.
They lost to France on Saturday night in their first tie and while they won it overall, a loss here would make qualification difficult even with an overall win against Germany later in the week.
While Ashleigh Barty is one of the best female double players in the world, mixed doubles are commanded by the male, and so there is plenty of pressure on Ebden to deliver here.
On the other side of the net, Spain lost to Germany in their opening tie, but Ferrer is one of the most experienced players in the world, and Muguruza is no slouch either.
Still, neither are known for their doubles play, and the lack of combination was evident against Germany. Fixing it enough to beat the Australians will take a lot of effort here.
Essentially, Ferrer will need to lead the way and be very, very strong at the net, while Muguruza focuses on the power game to get the job done.
Prediction
Barty is one of the best doubles players in the world and while the male needs to lead the team, Ebden will have learnt a lot from Saturday night’s tough loss at the hands of France. I expect Australia to get the job done.
Australia in three sets.
Be sure to join The Roar for live coverage of this Hopman Cup mixed doubles match from 11:30pm (AEDT) and don’t forget to add a comment in the section below.
Start time: Around 11:30pm (AEDT)
Venue: RAC Arena, Perth, Western Australia
TV: Live, 9Gem
Online: Live, 9Now
Scott Pryde
Expert
Right then, that's going to do it here this evening on The Roar for our live coverage of the Hopman Cup as Australia got the better of Spain. Hopefully you enjoyed the call of all three matches. I will be back on Friday evening with Australia and Germany in that final qualifier. Bye for now.
Scott Pryde
Expert
This match in terms of pure quality was probably better. Obviously, in terms of making history, nothing comes close to last night.
Maggie
Guest
What a wonderful, entertaining doubles match! Last night’s doubles may habe been historic (Williams v Federer) but the quality tonight was superb.
Scott Pryde
Expert
So then, Australia will play Germany on Friday. Winner of that tie is through to the final of the Hopman Cup.
Scott Pryde
Expert
GAME, SET, MATCH, TIE, AUSTRALIA And a fault. Ebden returns well. Very, very well and Ferrer has come running forward, but his drive volley flies long! What drama. What entertainment. Australia are through and their Hopman Cup campaign live is still alive after they came back from a set down in the Fast 4 doubles to take the win. Awesome evening of tennis in Perth. AUS 3 4 4 ESP 4 3 3
Scott Pryde
Expert
Oh Muguruza has missed! Barty got the return in, then the overhead from Muguruza went wide. Ferrer to serve. Australia have match point. AUS 3 4 3 - 4 ESP 4 3 3 - 3
Scott Pryde
Expert
OH MY! What a return! Muguruza has nailed a forehand return to the corner of the court. Spain now have three serves to close this out. Just need two. AUS 3 4 3 - 3 ESP 4 3 3 - 3
Scott Pryde
Expert
Australia now have the advantage here. Barty and Ebden both with some good volleys and then Ebden hits the overhead. AUS 3 4 3 - 3 ESP 4 3 3 - 2
Scott Pryde
Expert
Ebden gets it back to level! Huge point as he comes forward and puts the overhead away after some good forehands. AUS 3 4 3 - 2 ESP 4 3 3 - 2
Scott Pryde
Expert
Great drive volley from Ferrer. Straight at Ebden after a huge first serve and his volley is wide. AUS 3 4 3 - 1 ESP 4 3 3 - 2
Scott Pryde
Expert
And a fault for Barty. The second is returned back at her, then it's a crosscourt rally before Ebden gets involved and hits Ferrer on the foot with it. Excellent shot. AUS 3 4 3 - 1 ESP 4 3 3 - 1
Scott Pryde
Expert
Incredible work at the net from Ebden after this Barty serve, but Ferrer keeps attacking and one finally misses. AUS 3 4 3 - 0 ESP 4 3 3 - 1
Scott Pryde
Expert
AUSTRALIA BREAK BACK It'll be a tiebreaker to decide it. Muguruza with a lob going long there and she isn't happy with herself. TIEBREAKER AUS 3 4 3 - ESP 4 3 3 -
Scott Pryde
Expert
WHAT A POINT! That's absolutely deadset stunning. Both teams were out of that time and time again, but Ebden then finally mixes it up with an attacking lob and Muguruza can't get there. AUS 3 4 2 - 40 ESP 4 3 3 - 30
Scott Pryde
Expert
Fault from Ferrer. Muguruza tries the volley off the second, but it finds the net. AUS 3 4 2 - 30 ESP 4 3 3 - 15
Scott Pryde
Expert
ACE! Lovely serve out wide from Ferrer. AUS 3 4 2 - 15 ESP 4 3 3 - 15
Scott Pryde
Expert
Ferrer serving for the match and tie. He starts with a fault, then goes out wide. Barty returns back at him and Ferrer hits an off balance forehand wide. AUS 3 4 2 - 15 ESP 4 3 3 - 0
Scott Pryde
Expert
Fault. The second is returned well by Ferrer, then Spain are on the top, but Muguruza puts the overhead straight past Barty. Spain about to serve for the match and tie. AUS 3 4 2 - ESP 4 3 3 -
Scott Pryde
Expert
Serve and volley from Ebden. Got to the net and played it on a pretty sharp angle, and this has been called out. Indeed, it was. Deciding point. What a moment this is. AUS 3 4 2 - 40 ESP 4 3 2 - 40
Scott Pryde
Expert
Ferrer drives the return of serve at Barty who volleys well, then it's Muguruza finding the net. AUS 3 4 2 - 40 ESP 4 3 2 - 30