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Federation Draw

Semifinals

Switzerland vs France

Belgium vs Hungary


Points Due: Wednesday 19/07/06 - 11am (AEST)

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Schedule of Play


Tuesday: Team Line-Up
Wednesday: POINTS DUE 11AM (AEST) - Day One Singles (All Nations)
Thursday: Day Two Doubles (All Nations)
Friday: Day Three Singles (All Nations)

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TEAM CAPTAINS:

1. Switzerland - Captain: Patty Schnyder (SUI)
2. France - Captain: Tatiana Golovin (FRA)
3. Belgium - Captain: Kirsten Flipkens (BEL)
4. Hungary - Captain: Zofia Gubasci (HUN)

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FED CUP FORMAT:

Single 1:
Single 2:
Doubles:
Single 3:
Single 4:

Now teams Capitans have to make team line-ups and send points to LTT - you have till WEDNESDAY.

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TEAMS:


1. Switzerland - Captain: Patty Schnyder (SUI) - Martina Hingis (SUI)
2. France - Captain: Tatiana Golovin (FRA) - Stephanie Foretz (FRA) - Mary Pierce (FRA)
3. Belgium - Captain: Kirsten Flipkens (BEL) - Kim Clijsters (BEL) - Justine Henin-Hardenne (BEL)
4. Hungary - Captain: Zofia Gubasci (HUN) - Rita Kuti-Kis (HUN)

:wavey: EVERYONE PLEASE SEND POINTS TO YOUR TEAM CAPTAIN!! :)

Good luck to all semifinalist :D :worship:

:wavey: Other players, enjoy the week off! ;) :kiss:

France don't have Mauresmo:o

Anyway, who wants to play 2 singles? The other two will play doubles.

cmon france and belgium :woohoo:

Anyone?? :scared: :unsure:

France don't have Mauresmo:o

Anyway, who wants to play 2 singles? The other two will play doubles.


Pierce will play. :scared:

you will play 2 singles?:)

I hope Zsofia Gubacsi will post soon :rolleyes:

i wanna play :bigcry::p

Wimbledon champ + world number 1

Belgium :bolt:

good luck people !

I hope Zsofia Gubacsi will post soon :rolleyes:

I'm waiting for your points :p

Kirsten's coach is back :angel: ready for a good encounter :devil: Good luck to everyone!

you will play 2 singles?:)

If you need me to then I will.

:)

Martina, I need your points. :hearts:

Swiss Lineup:

Singles 1: Martina Hingis
Singles 2: Patty Schnyder
Doubles: Patty Schnyder/Martina Hingis
Singles 3: Patty Schnyder
Singles 4: Martina Hingis

Wimbledon champ + world number 1

Belgium :bolt:

good luck people !

:lol:

I'm waiting for your points :p

:wavey: Please post team-line up aswell ;)

Line up for Belgium
singles 1: Kim Clijsters
singles 2: Kirsten Flipkens
doubles: Kim Clijsters and Justine Hénin Hardenne
singles 3: Kirsten Flipkens
singles 4: Kim Clijsters

Justine is a newcomer and didn't want to play but we all thought it would be nice for her to play the doubles. Anyway a very warm welcome to her in the belgian team! :banana: :banana: :banana:

HUNGARY
s1 : Zsofia Gubacsi
s2 : Rita Kuti-Kis
db : Zsofia Gubacsi / Rita Kuti-Kis
s3 : Zsofia Gubacsi
s4 : Rita Kuti-Kis

Yeah Go Belgium! :) Thanks Kirsten and Kim. :)

French line up:

single1:Pierce
single2:Foretz
double:Foretz/Golovin
single3:Golovin
single4:Pierce

please send points asap!

Go France and Belgique!!!:kiss:

Go France and Belgique!!!:kiss:
:banana: :bigclap: I need points from Kim and Justine please now;)

really exciting Fed cup :tape: :tape: :tape: :tape: :tape: :tape: :tape: :tape: :tape:


no articles!! :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek: :confused: :confused: :confused:

Switzerland Gears Up For Fed Cup

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Following Patty Schnyder's great Wimbledon success, she heads for the green clay of America, to play in the Fed Cup Semifinals in Forest Hills, New York. Alongside Martina Hingis, Schnyder hopes to guide Switzerland to it's first Fed Cup Final. Their opponents? France.

"For sure, I feel we are an amazing team, Martina and I. It's not often you have two players from the same country who are so talented. Especially such a small one like Switzerland. I think we are the favorites against France, and I really think we'll beat them," Schnyder said.

With Australian Open champion Amelie Mauresmo out, France's team is seriously weakened, guided by slumping top tenner, Tatiana Golovin. Golovin has decided to play one singles match, leaving Mary Pierce to play two singles and Stephanie Foretz the other.

"I don't think that was a good descision. Tatiana is by far their best player. She isn't that good at doubles, so she really should've stuck with singles. Oh well, mistakes like that will cost them against a super team like us. I open against Foretz, which should be a piece of cake. Then Patty takes on Mary. Patty's been playing amazingly well lately, so I see her winning that," Hingis said.

Points have been sent for Belgium, article to come later on;)

So, I guess there's no tournament this week? :lol:

So, I guess there's no tournament this week? :lol:
would have been nice to have like doubles exhibition matches for entertainment this week no? :cool:

Belgium ready for Hungarian Challenge
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Current world number one Kim Clijsters is obviously the main player in the team.
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Recently crowned singles Wimbledon champion, Kirsten Flipkens is a young player with a whole future in front of her and will be hoping to take her country to the Fed Cup final.
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Justine Hénin Hardenne a new player on LTT tour, has joined the team to play the doubles match with Kim Clijsters.

Switzerland vs France
Surface: Hardcourt/Outdoors
City: New York

Day One:
Singles One: Martina Hingis (SUI) vs Mary Pierce (FRA)
Singles Two: Patty Schnyder (SUI) vs Stephanie Foretz (FRA)

Day Two:
Doubles: M.Hingis/P.Schnyder (SUI) vs S.Foretz/T.Golovin (FRA)

Day Three:
Singles Three: Martina Hingis (SUI) vs Tatiana Golovin (FRA)
Singles Four: Patty Schnyder (SUI) vs Mary Pierce (FRA)

Belgium vs Hungary
Surface: Hardcourt/Outdoors
City: New York

Day One:
Singles One: Kim Clijsters (BEL) vs Zsofia Gubacsi (HUN)
Singles Two: Kirsten Flipkens (BEL) vs Rita Kuti-Kis (HUN)

Day Two:
Doubles: K.Clijsters/J.Henin-Hardenne (BEL) vs Z.Gubacsi/R.Kuti-Kis (HUN)

Day Three:
Singles Three: Kirsten Flipkens (BEL) vs Zsofia Gubacsi (HUN)
Singles Four: Kim Clijsters (BEL) vs Rita Kuti-Kis (HUN)

Thanks to the captains for sending points :) :D

Day One Results will be posted later this afternoon. :wavey:

Good Luck :kiss: :hearts:

Day One RESULTS coming up! :D

:scared:

Good luck to Switzerland and Belgium :D

good luck Belgium and Switzerland

thanks for the support to Belgium people :kiss:

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Semifinals

Day One

Switzerland vs France

Singles Results:


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Martina Hingis (SUI) def. Mary Pierce (FRA) 5-7 6-2 6-3

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Stephanie Foretz (FRA) def. Patty Schnyder (SUI) 5-7 6-2 6-3


Switzerland is tied with France @ 1-1

Patty :mad:


Foretz is sort of, how do i say this politely......uhhh :bolt:

:clap2: well done Martina and Steph! :D

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Semifinals

Day One

Belgium vs Hungary

Singles Results:


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Kim Clijsters (BEL) def. Zsofia Gubacsi (HUN) 6-2 7-5

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Rita Kuti-Kis (HUN) def. Kirsten Flipkens (BEL) 7-6(1) 4-6 6-3


Belgium is tied with Hungary @ 1-1

i just noticed they were both the same score :lol:

:kiss: Congratulations all winners :kiss:

Both semifinalist tied @ 1-1 :eek: :worship:


:eek: Patty :tape: Kirsten :sad: All the expectations!! :mad:

:clap2: Kim! :tears: Kirsten :sobbing: sorry team mates I had to break my winning record in Fed Cup... :bolt:

awww flipkens:( cmon belgium:D

I'm sure Kimmie and Justine will do well in doubles;) but Kirsten is definitely tired, well done to Rita! :worship:

Jeyaseelan (in the stands) after the match: "no surprise in the fact that Kirsten lost , to be honest , after her awesome Wimbledon, all the pressure went down and she could not keep her mental strength as high :p , and Rita can be very tough when she's on , I know what I'm talking about. "

sorry , Kirsten :kiss:
but well done, Rita , it seems you like to beat me or my friends on tour :ras: ;)

Kirsten to Sonya: "you're right, I'm glad I made a miss on the doubles match tomorrow because I need some rest. But nothing is over yet, I'm just dissapointed but I was too tired in that 3rd set and Rita kept her level so high."

wow Rita continues her good form in Fed Cup matches!!!!!! :D

Go Hungary Gooooooooooo :bounce:


Rita Kuti Kis

"It´s being really exciting playing againts Belgium this semifinal, let´s see tomorrow how the balance goes, although we are not the favourite to reach the final I think we have our chances, Zsofia and I are good in doubles and we are looking foward to have a great match here tomorrow againts Justin and Kim"

Thank you Martina. :worship:

Brainfart from Patty. It won't happen again.

Darliko, i hope you'll remain healthy with this crazy schedule. :kiss:

paTTy. :(

Captati on todays result: "I am proud of France. It was a nice fight from Pierce, everyone knows how dangerous Hingis is, so just taking a set is great! And Foretz win is really impressive, so we are all satisfied... I think the double will be deciding"

Congrats to Kim:yeah: Good win! Kirsten:sad: nice win for Rita:)

Day Two Results coming up. :wavey:

Good Luck :kiss: :hearts:

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Semifinals

Day Two

Switzerland vs France

Doubles Results:


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M.Hingis/P.Schnyder (SUI) def. S.Foretz/T.Golovin (FRA) 7-5 2-6 7-6(2)


Switzerland leads France 2-1

Allez, Switzerland! :hearts: Time for you to close it out, Martina.

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Semifinals

Day Two

Belgium vs Hungary

Doubles Results:


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Z.Gubacsi/R.Kuti-Kis (HUN) def. K.Clijsters/J.Henin-Hardenne (BEL) 6-4 6-4


:eek: Hungary leads Belgium 2-1 :eek:

:kiss: Congratulations all winners :kiss:

:eek: Hungary leads Belgium 2-1 :eek: :worship:

Switzerland leads France 2-1 :worship:

Bad luck Belgium & France in doubles :sad: :mad:

*death*

Pick it up, Belgium. :mad:

oh dear Belgium... :sad: :sobbing: Well played Hungary :worship:

France:sobbing::crying2::sad::mad::(:rain:

Belgium:sad::(

France:sobbing::crying2::sad::mad::(:rain:

Belgium:sad::(
:hug: :hug: :hug: Kirsten and Tati have a big weight on their shoulders now and need to get ready for the singles tomorrow :o

Mamalthea I need one of your cakes :bigcry: where are you?

Hungary: Just one point to reach the final

Gubacsi and Kuti Kis are showing that they really care about Fed Cup, Hungary is leading Belgium 2-1 and tomorrow will be the final decision.
Too much pressure for Rita and Zsofia or Kim and Kristin are not enough motivated??

Although Gubacsi and Kuti Kis are not getting very good results this season in singles or doubles, the hungarian players are giving their best in this event. They are not being the favourite in any eliminatory for sure and everybody is surprised everytimethey win a match,but here they are, just one more win to play the big final.Good luck girls! you are a realfighters and winners!!

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good luck Rita and Zsofia;) may the best win tomorrow :hug:
(mind you last fed cup tie, we were trailing 2-1 as well before the last 2 singles :devil: )

good luck Rita and Zsofia;) may the best win tomorrow :hug:
(mind you last fed cup tie, we were trailing 2-1 as well before the last 2 singles :devil: )

I can still remember that :o

I can still remember that :o
difference is I'm really not sure Kirsten will have the form to face Zsofia, since she's been playing awesome this tie... :sad:

and wasn't Sonya playing awesome ? :shrug:
she did beat Kim :ras: and you still won :p

;)

once again , good luck to all

Sonya stop making it harder, Kirsten (or her coach) isn't on top form but still wants to give credit to Zsofia because she doesn't like excuses;) Where are my team mates anyway? :shrug: Kimmie and Justine the team needs you :awww:

oh dear Belgium... :sad: :sobbing: Well played Hungary :worship:

:fiery: :sad: sorry kirsten and justine :banghead: a big disapointment to lose this doubles match for belgium :bigcry:

good luck in singles tomorrow :unsure: :kiss:

don't worry Kim :hug: we'll do our best tomorrow :kiss:

Where are my team mates anyway? :shrug: Kimmie and Justine the team needs you :awww:

:wavey: Kimmie's coach has finally arrived to watch the final day and to hopefully give kimmie winning tips :p :tape: :scared:

:mad: my internet has been down or really slow lately :mad: sorry for my abscence :o

don't worry Kim :hug: we'll do our best tomorrow :kiss:

Rita and Zsofia won´tlet you do that :devil:

Rita and Zsofia won´tlet you do that :devil:
What have they got to do with Kim and Kirsten doing their best? :p they can do it, it doesn't mean they'll win;)

Good luck to all teams!! :D :kiss:

Day Three Results coming up. :wavey:

Good Luck :kiss: :hearts:

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Semifinals

Day Three

Switzerland vs France

Singles Results:


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Tatiana Golovin (FRA) def. Martina Hingis (SUI) 7-6(5) 7-5


Switzerland is tied with France @ 2-2

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Semifinals

Day Three

Switzerland vs France

Singles Results:


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Patty Schnyder (SUI) def. Mary Pierce (FRA) 4-6 7-6(5) 7-6(1)


Switzerland defeats France 3-2

:worship:

What an amazing tie and a classic match to finish it off :bowdown:


Patty :hearts:

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Semifinals

Day Three

Belgium vs Hungary

Singles Results:


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Kirsten Flipkens (BEL) def. Zsofia Gubacsi (HUN) 7-6(5) 7-6(1)



Belgium is tied with Hungary @2-2

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Semifinals

Day Three

Belgium vs Hungary

Singles Results:



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Kim Clijsters (BEL) def. Rita Kuti-Kis (HUN) 7-5 6-3


Belgium defeats Hungary 3-2

:kiss: :kiss: Congrats to Switzerland & Belgium!! :kiss: :kiss:

Bad luck to the France & Hungary :hug: :sad: :sad:

:eek: Patty vs Mary match was amazing!! :worship:


Federation Cup Finals:

Switzerland vs Belgium :eek: :worship:

Tournament Thread will be released tomorrow. :D

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nice comeback Belgium :yeah:

tough luck Hungary :hug:

congrats Patty Martina Kim Kirsten Justine :bigclap:

thank god Kirsten won that singles match! :bounce: that'll be a boost :kiss:
Kimmie :yeah: and oh my god we're in the fed cup final!!! :woohoo:

Well done to Martina and Patty!!! :worship: France :sad: :tears: :sobbing: :hug:

Belgian Fed Cup team celebrates their qualification for the final!
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Kirsten Flipkens levelled the tie score by beating Zsofia Gubacsi 7-6(5) 7-6(1). Both sets were very close and therefore nerve racking for the fans in the croud who were equally cheering for both players. The Belgian had maybe the slight favours of the croud as the public wanted to see a tie decider between Kim Clijsters and Rita Kuti-Kis. The Belgian won the last match in straight sets 7-5 6-3 and the whole of the team joined Kim to celebrate their qualification for the final where they will face Switzerland who defeated France 3-2.

:woohoo: belgium:D

oh and thanks to the real belgian fed cup team who is also through the fed cup final, very useful for the photos :lol: :devil:

congrats Belgium , nice tie!

Hungary :sad: the dream is over :sad:

Hungary, you did fabulous in the Fed Cup :worship: You worked great as a team and managed to give a run for their money to a team who everyone thought favourite before it started (world #1 and wimbledon champion). You should be proud of yourselves :worship:

Of course we are proud of this great run! :D

Belgium into Fed Cup final

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:D The victorious Belgian team :D

:woohoo:

:woohoo: thanks yasmine for the articles :kiss: :hug:

:bounce: Belgium come from behind again and win :woohoo:

sorry hungary :sad: :hug:

France:(:sad: But we faced a really good team! (and I am just happy fa-t-ati finally won a match:D

Congrats Belgium and Switzerland on the final, you deserve this:):bounce:

:awww: :hug: Tati get some rest and come back strong! :worship:

Darl & Kimiko. :worship:

Tati, bleh for France but i'm glad you win over a good player. ;) :cool:

Patty Tiebreaks. :worship: :cool:

good luck in the final.

Hungary. tremendous fighting. :worship:

Patty Schnyder (SUI) def. Mary Pierce (FRA) 4-6 7-6(5) 7-6(1)

*death*

What a match to finish off an amazing tie! :D

Great match, France!

I'm very disappointed :sad: The dream is over :sad:

Congrats Belgium :worship:




---> Gubacsi is captain mo more :wavey:

Well done Switzerland and Belgium :worship: :yeah:

Belgium!! :D

Tournament Thread will be released tomorrow. :D

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I sent points to LTT for Miami singles and doubles since I'll be away for the next few days. Thanks a bunch :kiss: and good luck everyone in that tourney :cool: (since thread isn't opened yet:p)

:kiss: :kiss: Congrats to Switzerland & Belgium!! :kiss: :kiss:

Thanks everybody for your nice words to Hungarian girls :kiss:

:woohoo: thanks yasmine for the articles :kiss: :hug:

:bounce: Belgium come from behind again and win :woohoo:

sorry hungary :sad: :hug:

Kirsten and Kim :bounce: :kiss: :D