Jeremy Bates Quotations

Andy is playing at a different level and his quality of play is well above his ranking of 110,

Andy can inspire other players coming through the ranks as he is about their age,

Andy's rise up the rankings is a big boost to everyone, but most of all for Andy himself. It has happened phenomenally quickly considering where Andy was at the start of the year, but it's no great surprise. The signs were always there that Andy would become a top-class player. He is not going to rest now. He will keep going for it.

It is terrific to see another British player in the top 100,

I've had plenty of chats with Tim about the Davis Cup and he has stated his feelings on it and I respect that.

It is a fantastic effort by Andy, and not only has he shown the class to be able to do it but the ability to stay there as well,

This is not an un-winnable tie. We are up there with a fantastic group of countries. The Davis Cup is so strong. This is where we are playing, you can't ask for anything more than that. There is no good draw, every match is an absolute battle.

It's a big boost to everyone but most of all for Andy himself,

One thing that stands out is that the better shot I hit, the better shot he hit. I was playing serve and volley, and he had incredible passing shots from the most ridiculous positions.

It puts a bit of pressure on Wawrinka to perform first.