DAVIS CUP : JUAN MARTIN DEL POTRO PULLS OFF DO-OR-DIE COMEBACK ; PAVES WAY FOR FIRST-EVER ARGENTINA DAVIS CUP CROWN IN 116 YEARS !
Crotia was on the verge of victory.Tweet
Just a few breaths from glory.
The whole nation, with its President cheering inside the arena, was all ready to celebrate.
Argentina was ready to cry.
With 1-2 down in the Davis Cup Final Team Tally , and Juan Martin Del Potro, their national hero, staring defeat at 0-2 down against Croatia's own national icon Marin Cilic in their Singles duel rubber, Argentina was on the brink of yet another painfully devastating loss -- their record 5th, it would be.
Marin Cilic was just 2 Games away from clinching victory against Del Potro, and the Davis Cup Final will be over.
Crotia will be the World Champions.
But then, the unthinkable happened.
From 0-2 down, Juan Martin Del Potro miraculously pulled off one of the greatest comebacks in tennis, and defeated Cilic, from 0-2 down, to 3-1!
Cilic, already smelled victory, didn't know what hit him.
Del Potro's incredible 'do-or-die' win leveled the Davis Cup Final Team Score to an equal 2-2.
By the skin of their teeth, Argentina survives.
Like a 'last seconds' helpline from heaven, Del Potro's win paved the way for the final face-off -- the decider. The decider that many thought was no longer gonna happen.
Croatia's Ivo Karlovic vs. Argentina's Federico Delbonis.
Singles duel.
The winner takes all.
The winner, his country will be World Champions.
And, like a valiant knight, the weight of his whole nation on his shoulders, Federico Delbonis -- the clear underdog vis-a-vis Karlovic -- delivered the best performance of his life, fought like there is no tomorrow.
He mercilessly slayed the big serving giant in 3 straight Sets!
Karlovic, the world's number 1 in aces -- a whopping 11,572 total aces in his career -- just didn't stand the Argentine's ferocious onslaught.
Delbonis prevailed 6-3, 6-4, 6-2 .
His astonishing win brings the Davis Cup Final Team Tally to 3-2.
Argentina 3 - Croatia 2.
Seemingly in a blink of an eye, in a sudden reversal of fortune, Argentina are the World Champions!
For the very first time, in 116 years!
Diego Maradona looks the happiest man on Earth!
It took Argentina five attempts, and 116 years. But they finally got to lift the #DavisCup Trophy! Watch that historic moment right here! pic.twitter.com/7XznvGzg1i— Davis Cup (@DavisCup) November 27, 2016
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Congratulations to Argentina!!! 2016 #DavisCup Champions!! @delpotrojuan @FedeDelbonis @guido_pella @YacaMayer & Captain Daniel #Orsanic! pic.twitter.com/rFWtCxw2qQ— Davis Cup (@DavisCup) November 27, 2016
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CHAMPIONS! 🇦🇷🎾— Laureus (@LaureusSport) November 27, 2016
For the first time in history, Argentina wins the Davis Cup! 🏆
Will they be nominated for a Laureus Award? #LaureusWorthy pic.twitter.com/F81vEv6bYs
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— Juan M. del Potro (@delpotrojuan) November 28, 2016
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Argentina win the #DavisCupFinal, coming from 2-1 down to beat Croatia 3-2 https://t.co/MEh0Bw2TXn pic.twitter.com/RplH9A5UBo— BBC Sport (@BBCSport) November 27, 2016
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https://t.co/rlPYtOdnQc— BBC Sport (@BBCSport) November 27, 2016
Argentina have won the #DavisCup in the most dramatic circumstances
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Argentina wins first Davis Cup title with comeback victory over Croatia https://t.co/9idFzy2zbA— L.A. Times Sports (@latimessports) November 27, 2016
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Juan Martín del Potro inspires Argentina to first Davis Cup title in Croatia https://t.co/KsjzOGu1bS via @guardian_sport— The Guardian (@guardian) November 27, 2016
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Argentina complete stunning #DavisCupFinal comeback to defeat Croatia 3-2 in Zagreb: https://t.co/4jg7DwqFi1 #CNNOpenCourt pic.twitter.com/NTBPEMfVGQ— CNN Sport (@cnnsport) November 27, 2016
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Ole ole ola. Argentina has won the #DavisCup pic.twitter.com/Lj3Z92BqIx— Davis Cup (@DavisCup) November 27, 2016
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— Davis Cup (@DavisCup) November 27, 2016
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Davis Cup final - Argentina wins its first Davis Cup title when Federico Delbonis sweeps past Ivo Karlovic https://t.co/B3ZjI2fw5D— ESPNTennis (@ESPNTennis) November 27, 2016
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Argentina had lost their last four #DavisCup finals— BBC Sport (@BBCSport) November 27, 2016
Not today.
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Argentina 🇦🇷 claim its first @DavisCup title, rallying past Croatia 3-2 behind @delpotrojuan & @FedeDelbonis. Read: https://t.co/Q3kbp7PAU6 pic.twitter.com/1QdfF7DCu5— ATP World Tour (@ATPWorldTour) November 27, 2016
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Daniel Orsanic saw his side clutch victory from the jaws of defeat! Here are his thoughts on today's play at the #DavisCupFinal pic.twitter.com/jZAuTtsipW— Davis Cup (@DavisCup) November 27, 2016
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Davis Cup final - How Argentina finally broke its Davis Cup drought https://t.co/w9XKdNWz8e— ESPNTennis (@ESPNTennis) November 27, 2016
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— Davis Cup (@DavisCup) November 27, 2016
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Congrats Argentina on winning your first @DavisCup title. Way to go! Excited for your fans and players, especially @delpotrojuan. 😍🏆🍾— Billie Jean King (@BillieJeanKing) November 27, 2016
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Our #FansOfTheDay are the Argentinians. All of them. They showed great passion, made unbelievable noise and never stopped believing! pic.twitter.com/iD8df8oz03— Davis Cup (@DavisCup) November 27, 2016
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.@delpotrojuan completes the first comeback from two sets down in his career, sending @DavisCup to a decider. Read: https://t.co/Q3kbp87bLE pic.twitter.com/yPodOJDuuh— ATP World Tour (@ATPWorldTour) November 27, 2016
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Sunday's #DavisCupFinal #PhotoOfTheDay is this great one of @delpotrojuan after he leapt into the fans and started celebrating with them! pic.twitter.com/Bl0fZrtOW2— Davis Cup (@DavisCup) November 27, 2016
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One of the greatest come back from @delpotrojuan . @FedeDelbonis playing sensational tennis vs Ivo .Big congrats ARGENTINA to win @DavisCup pic.twitter.com/vFMJUQgu7Z— Marion bartoli (@bartoli_marion) November 27, 2016
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Argentina's Road to the #DavisCup title was a long one! They are just the 2nd team to win all 4 ties away from home. Relive their year here! pic.twitter.com/fZUVUcbkPA— Davis Cup (@DavisCup) November 27, 2016
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