In an exhilarating Davis Cup tie, Kaipo Marshall delivered a surprising fifth-rubber efficiency to safe victory for Barbados over Jamaica, making certain their place in World Group II for the second time in 12 months.
Marshall triumphed over Rowland Phillips with a rating of 6-4, 1-6, 6-2 on the Eric Bell Centre in Kingston, Jamaica, on Sunday.
Marshall’s heroics got here at a vital second, clinching the general victory for Barbados with a 3-2 scoreline. Regardless of going through challenges, together with a rain delay when main 4-0 within the third set, Marshall remained decided to safe the win. The match resumed later within the day, and the 21-year-old Barbadian transformed on his second match level, finishing the victory in two hours and 14 minutes.
Second win in 9 Davis Cup singles matches
This victory marked solely Marshall’s second win in 9 Davis Cup singles matches, along with his earlier win occurring in the same must-win scenario in opposition to Pacific Oceania in Bridgetown the earlier yr. Marshall’s resilience and efficiency earned Barbados a hard-fought win, preserving them in Group II, whereas Jamaica was relegated to Group III.
Jamaica’s non-playing captain, Noel Rutherford, expressed his disappointment but in addition gave credit score to the Barbadian workforce for his or her distinctive efficiency.
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“I assumed we had it once we leveled all of it after Blaise got here out firing. I assumed we’d have closed it off within the closing singles however that wasn’t to be, this child got here out combating and it’s important to give him credit score,” Rutherford added.
Gained each his singles matches
Blaise Bicknell had received each his singles matches for Jamaica, however regardless of a doubles defeat and wins for Darian King and Kaipo Marshall over Rowland Phillips, Barbados emerged victorious within the tie.
Marshall’s exceptional efficiency within the fifth rubber secured Barbados’ place within the Davis Cup World Group II, demonstrating his tenacity and skill to rise to the event in essential matches.
