Jirat wins 1st point for Thailand in Davis Cup against Kuwait
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Jirat Navasirisomboon put Thailand to a great start in the Davis Cup Zone Asia/Oceania Qualifying Group II opening round tie against host Kuwait after he beat Abdullah Maqdes 6-2 6-4 6-7 (4-7) 6-4 in two hours and 45 minutes on Friday.
Playing under 10 degree weather and windy condition, the Cup debutant Jirat overcame erratic play in the third set tie-break to produce the first point for the Kingdom.
“I’m so happy to win my match as a national player. My opponent was playing well and has so much experience. I didn’t know what was wrong with me in the third set as I made so many unforced errors. But this win will give me a boost going into the Sunday’s rubbers,” said the 20-year-old Jirat.
Thai No 1 Wishaya Trongcharoenchaikul is playing And Mohammad Ghareeb in the second rubber.
