Djokovic-Zimonjic duo won against Youzhny-Tursunov in the Doubles match keep hope alive for overall win. Russians now lead 2:1 over all. Despite health problems, Djokovic even not being certain to play until few hours before the match, Serbian Duo accomplished a 3:0 (6:3, 7:6(8:6), 7:6(7:5)) win.
After using the only break poin in the first set, Novak-Nenad duo won the set 6:3. Second set lasted for over an hour until the the tie-break and 8:6, N-N duo had plenty of break points during 2nd set but Russians managed to stay in the set win great services in those decisive moments. In the end, Russians were first to have a set point by 5:4. Onwards, the slight advantage was always on N-N side that finally lead them to set win.
Nenad Zimonjic was the only player not to lose his service in this match. Djokovic commentated: 'It could have been a lot easier, still it's important that we won and I hope I'll be feeling better tomorrow. We still have a chance to win. I'm happy, but honestly I'm fully exhausted'.
'Despitate me feeling not healthy, it's not the same when you play for you country. There's a team spirit among us, that's what motivates us and I hope tomorrow will be even better than today... I know everybody are expecting for me to play first Singles match on Sunday and I can promise to give my best once I'm out on the court. I realize I'll be playing against the World #4 and it will be tough anyhow. Though, we will see tonight and tomorrow morning what my health condition will be. I hope to play'.
Russian journalists were interested to know how do Serbian players are healing health problems, considering that majority of medicaments is not allowed for them. Djokovic added in his manner: 'Sljivovica, that is a kind of vodka. Very strong alcohol. Usually we dring it when something hurt us and it passes away... Something alike your Vodka... People from the West can't understand that'.
Novak's partner in Doubles, Nenad, said it's important that they won in 3 sets, during his anti-doping control. Nenad with last night's temperature 38 Degrees Celsius due to health problems added: 'Perhaps we could have made it to the victory easier. We did not use our chances. We deserved to win. I wanted to play to today knowing it will get easier for Novak".
Youzhny agreed that it was Zimonjic who made that little extra for Serbian Doubles win: 'Zimonjic has more experience in playing Doubles than all of us, and Djokovic covered his backs good'. Youzhny did not want to comment tomorrow matches where he will also play against Troicki: 'It's uncertain I will play. It's not certain that either Troicki will play. A lot will depend on the first match as well. Anyhow, I hope if I will play to be better than today.'
Tursunov had much more optimism: 'Usually players are full of self-esteem after winning big tournaments and they make even shots that they normally don't do. We expected Djokovic to be no different after winning Australian Open. Still we saw in second and third set that he lacked self-esteem and we were equal match to them. A few balls decided.
Russian Davis Cup team lead 2:1 after the second day. Tomorrow will feature the remaining 2 matches in Singles, first ones on court will be Davydenko and Djokovic, will the 5th match be decisive and who will play in it for Serbia will be known tomorrow morning.
