Switzerland: The 2014 Davis Cup Journey, Kazakhstan — The “Easy” Tie

These Swiss boys. ♥ RT @svenja_mastro Stan almost ran into press because he wants to watch Roger. Already court-side… #SUIvKAZ #DavisCup — Katie Bee (@breakpointsaved) April 6, 2014

Golubev was determined to be the hero of the weekend, and he held fast on serve, marching through the first set on pace with Federer…

And it’s a TB. We all love those! #SaidNoOne — Tennis Inside Out (@TennisInsideOut) April 6, 2014

But things got off to a good start…

Soooooo nice, off a great return by Golubev, too! 3-0! — Tennis Inside Out (@TennisInsideOut) April 6, 2014

Ohhhh, Golubev’s volley goes long! 4-0 — Tennis Inside Out (@TennisInsideOut) April 6, 2014

Ohhhhhhhh, some big Swiss German there….heee…. 5-0!! — Tennis Inside Out (@TennisInsideOut) April 6, 2014

Hot damn!!!! 6-0!!! — Tennis Inside Out (@TennisInsideOut) April 6, 2014

Service winnerer!!!! First set Fed!!! — Tennis Inside Out (@TennisInsideOut) April 6, 2014

     
 
The Fed Intensity was set to 11 for his bagel TB victory…

Ohhhh, Fed had The Look. Yummmmmm. — Tennis Inside Out (@TennisInsideOut) April 6, 2014

LOL! RT @naughtyT I think that yell installed a triplet into Mirka. — Tennis Inside Out (@TennisInsideOut) April 6, 2014

     
 
And we decided maybe TBs weren’t such a bad thing after all. Rog stormed ahead to win the next set 6-2, but despite the scoreline, it was a gritty battle that required lots of creativity and shouting in three languages.

 
Golubev continued to fight hard. Rog broke for a 3-1 lead…then got broken back for 3-2.

Golubev has done himself right proud this tie. I mean, from my perspective he’s been very annoying, but I have tons of respect for the guy. — Katie Bee (@breakpointsaved) April 6, 2014

When the Swiss man finally prevailed at 6-3 in the 3rd, his joy was obvious…

Roger HOPPED big time….wheeeeeeee!!!!! — Tennis Inside Out (@TennisInsideOut) April 6, 2014

There was much rejoicing from the Swiss team as they moved on to the semifinals!

After a tough weekend and a final victory, the Swiss were feeling good in press…

The Swiss moved on to Italy for the semifinals, but for now we leave you with this:

Go: ONWARD TO ITALY in the Swiss Davis Cup Journey!!

Or go back to: Switzerland: The 2014 Davis Cup Journey, Serbia — All the Thrills, Chills, and Elbows to the Face!