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Two singles losses put the team in a precarious position. To be treated in the next round of admission to Group 1. We can do better.

A disorganized, unfocused and mentally weak Tunisian team can no longer shine brightly in the Davis Cup.

With quality players like Aziz Dougas, Skandar Mansouri and Moyes Chergui, it proves to be an elevator between Group 2 and Group 1. A tendency to stay longer in group 2 should be acknowledged.

The first round, a narrow 3-2 win against Ireland, could have turned into a nightmare. Skandar Mansouri lost first on day one, then another loss to Aziz Daugaz on day two, and Mansouri had to wait for the final decisive match to win with some difficulty. It's always good to take a win, especially in the Davis Cup, even if there is a difference in ranking between players, the data changes a bit. It was a case of Irish players who “lost” on paper, proving that a poor rank doesn't mean anything. The Tunisian team cannot afford to take such risks every time. It allows for its collective individual value Easily move to group 1 and do it more easily. Dougas, Mansouri and Chergui are the 3 players who perform better in singles. In the next round, we will play to regain the position (our position) in Group 1. This is the minimum performance. We can no longer be complacent. Those leading the Tunisian team need to perform well in the next round and prepare their heads well for this type of encounter. The opposition will be sharper than Ireland in any case, so we have to play well. This is especially true of the two singles matches on the first day. This is where a big part of the final result comes into play. When you're ranked well, when you have some potential, you have to realize it on the court with wins. Our history, our prestige and the qualities of our players allow us to stay in Group 1 in the worst case scenario. Group 2 is not a comfortable level and rank. Players and managers need to understand that and work on the next game in early February.