WTT Fed Cup - First Round

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The WTT has gone global this week as every team on the tour will play in the first round of the fed cup in different countries in the world. Shocks and suprises are expected along with some great tennis so get ready for a great week of WTT Tennis.
The Tournament will start on Thursday 18th. This is giving everyone a week to send in points and line-ups so there is no exceptions. Failiure to send in the points etc could end in retirement. Good luck to all the countries.

For General Information

WTT Fed Cup - Draw

[1] China vs. [C] Slovakia
Russia vs. Poland
Puerto Rico vs. Georgia
Argentina vs. [6] Great Britain

[8] Australia vs. New Zealand
Belarus vs. Canada
Ukraine vs. Sweden
Slovenia vs. [3] Switzerland

[4] France vs. Finland
Romania vs. Belgium
USA vs. Serbia
Thailand vs. [5] Spain

[7] Netherlands vs. Japan
Israel vs. Czech Republic
Italy vs. South Africa
Germany vs. [2] Uzbekistan

Fed Cup 1st Round

[1] China vs. [C] Slovakia

Surface: Clay
Location: Shanghai [China]

Preview:

Line Up:
S1 - Na Li vs. Daniela Hantuchova
S2 - Peng Shuai vs. Domonika Ciblukova
D - Zi/Zheng vs. Hantuchova/Rybarikova

Results:

Final Results/Review:

Fed Cup 1st Round

Russia vs. Poland

Surface: Clay
Location: Warsaw [Poland]

Preview:

Line Up:
S1 - Nadia Petrova vs. Marta Domachowska
S2 - Maria Sharapova vs. Agnieszka Radwanska
D - Kuznetsova/Myskina vs. A.Radwanska/U.Radwanska



Results:

Final Results/Review:

Fed Cup 1st Round

Puerto Rico vs. Georgia

Surface: Hard
Location: Tbilisi [Georgia]

Preview:

Line Up:
S1 - Kristina Brandi vs. Margalita Chakhnashvili
S2 - Vilmarie Castellvi vs. Ekaterine Gorgodze
D - Guevara/Calderonvs vs. Gorgodze/Kvatsabaia

Results:

Final Results/Review:

Fed Cup 1st Round

Argentina vs. [6] Great Britain

Surface: Clay
Location: Buenos Aires [Argentina]

Preview:

Line Up:
S1 - Gisela Dulko vs. Elena Baltacha
S2 - Jorgelina Cravero vs. Anne Keothavong
D - Paola Suarez/Emilia Salerni vs. Cavaday/Borwell


Results:

Final Results/Review:

Fed Cup 1st Round

[8] Australia vs. New Zealand

Surface: Clay
Location: Auckland [New Zealand]

Preview:

Line Up:
S1 - Casey Dellacqua vs. Marina Erakovic
S2 - Sam Stosur vs. Sacha Jones
D - Molik/Ferguson vs. Barry/Vano


Results:

Final Results/Review:

Fed Cup 1st Round

Belarus vs. Canada

Surface: Clay
Location: Minsk

Preview:

[B]Line Up:
S1 - Tatiana Poutchek vs.
S2 - Victoria Azarenak vs.
D - Poutchek/Gorotsova vs.

Results:

Final Results/Review:

Fed Cup 1st Round

Ukraine vs. Sweden

Surface: Indoors
Location: Stockholm [Sweden]

Preview:

Line Up:
S1 - Yuliana Fedak vs. Sofia Ardvisson
S2 - Viktoriya Kutuzova vs. Johanna Larsson
D - K.Bondarenko/Vakulenko vs. Nooni/Johansson


Results:

Final Results/Review:

Fed Cup 1st Round

Slovenia vs. [3] Switzerland

Surface: Hard
Location: Portoroz [Slovenia]

Preview:

Line Up:
S1 - Katerina Srebotnik vs.
S2 - Tina Pisnik vs.
D - Klepac/Matevzic vs.

Results:

Final Results/Review:

Fed Cup 1st Round

[4] France vs. Finland

Surface: Indoor
Location: Nice [France]

Preview:

Line Up:
S1 - Amelie Mauresmo vs. Emma Laine
S2 - Mary Peirce vs. Piaa Suomialinen
D - Loit/Dechy vs. E.Laine/E.Laine

Results:

Final Results/Review:

Fed Cup 1st Round

Romania vs. Belgium

Surface: Clay
Location: Bree

Preview:

[B]Line Up:
S1 - Edina Gallovits vs. Kim Clijsters
S2 - Sorana Cirstea vs. Yanina Wickmayer
D - Gallovits/Olaru vs. K.Clijsters/E.Clijsters

Results:

Final Results/Review:

Fed Cup 1st Round

USA vs. Serbia

Surface: Hard [USA]
Location: New-York [USA]

Preview:

Line Up:
S1 - Bethanie Mattek vs. Ana Ivanovic
S2 - Ashley Harkleroad vs. Jelena Jankovic
D - Mattek/Brengle vs. Jankovic/Lucic

Results:

Final Results/Review:

Fed Cup 1st Round

Thailand vs. [5] Spain

Surface: Grass
Location: Bangkok [Thailand]

Preview:

Line Up:
S1 - Tamarine Tanasugarn vs. Lourdes Dominguez Lino
S2 - Noppawarn Lertcheekwakarn vs. Anabel Medina Garrigues
D - Tanasugarn/Lertcheekwakarn vs. Ruano Pascual/Pous Tio


Results:

Final Results/Review:

Fed Cup 1st Round

[7] Netherlands vs. Japan

Surface: Grass
Location: Gifu [Japan]

Preview:

Line Up:
S1 - Michaella Krajicek vs. Aiko Nakamura
S2 - Marlot Meddens vs. Ayumi Morita
D - Krajicek/Thyssen vs. Morigami/Fujiwara

Results:

Final Results/Review:

Fed Cup 1st Round

Israel vs. Czech Republic

Surface: Grass
Location: Tel Aviv [Israel]

Preview:

Line Up:
S1 - Shahar Peer vs. Zuzana Ondraskova
S2 - Anna Smashnova vs. Klara Zakopalova
D - Peer/Oblizer vs. Peschke/Benesova

Results:

Final Results/Review:

Fed Cup 1st Round

Italy vs. South Africa

Surface: Clay
Location: Pretoria [South Africa]

Preview:

Line Up:
S1 - Flavia Pennetta vs. Amanda Coetzer
S2 - Francesca Schiavone vs. Chanelle Scheepers
D - Santangelo/Vinci vs. De Beer/Grant

Results:

Final Results/Review:

Fed Cup 1st Round

Germany vs. [2] Uzbekistan

Surface: Rebound Ace
Location: Tashkent [Uzbekistan]

Preview:

Line Up:
S1 - Julia Goerges vs. Iroda Tulyaganova
S2 - Anna-Lena Gronefeld vs. Varvara Lepchenko
D - Muller/Malek vs. Tulyaganova/Lepchenko

Results:

Final Results/Review:

Everything will be updated by this time tommorow. The Fed Cup will start a week tommorow so there will be no exuses for no commitments or points...

Free to post etc but you might want to know the info before you do

Sweden :)

Draw out all ties updated tommorow...

That banner is mega sexy! Who made it?

We have to choose surfaces too?

Omg that pic of anabel :inlove:

Patch


Argentina from how many dots playful? How many players I have to send into a game then, will be even? Till when is it possible to send dots?

That banner is mega sexy! Who made it?

Wih I could take credit for it but thanks so much to Poiree who did the banner just for the Fed Cup ;)

We have to choose surfaces too?

One country from each tie will choose the surface. The contry that chooses will be determind tonight by CT


Argentina from how many dots playful? How many players I have to send into a game then, will be even? Till when is it possible to send dots?

Youll know how much points you have when your tie has the surface choosen. Then you can send

Please remember everyone I need your line ups:
Singles Match 1 -
Singles Match 2 -
Doubles -

Cant Wait :bounce:

All Ties are updated so if you have been picked to choose the surface do that by Sunday or your opponent will choose it. If neither of you choose I will :devil: Please now start commiting line ups :)

Romania: Singles 1- Gallovits
Singles 2- Cirstea
Doubles- Olaru and Gallovits

Australia want to choose. :fiery: ;)

Belgium chooses clay courts

Bree, Belgium

GBR
S1: Elena Baltacha
S2: Anne Keothavong
D: Cavaday/Borwell

Belgium:

Kim Clijsters-First Singles
Yanina Wickmayer-Second Singles
Doubles-Kim Clijsters/Elke Clijsters

South Africa will play on Clay in Pretoria :D

Singles 1: Amanda Coetzer
Singles 2: Chanelle Scheepers
Doubles: Surina De Beer / Kim Grant

:bounce:

Japan has no choach, so how they will choose surface? :p

^Europe Rocks is Japans coach

Japan will play in grass in Gifu

Singles 1- Aiko Nakamura
Singles 2- Ayumi Morita
Doubles- Akiko Morigami/Rika Fujiwara

^Europe Rocks is Japans coach

in Taken players thread by Japan stands Retired :shrug:
How many points does Japan have on grass.
I hope it's a nice fight and not 100 vs 50 or something.

South Africa will play on Clay in Pretoria :D

Singles 1: Amanda Coetzer
Singles 2: Chanelle Scheepers
Doubles: Surina De Beer / Kim Grant

:bounce:

Italy:

Singles 1: Flavia Pennetta
Singles 2: Francesca Schiavone
Doubles: Mara Santangelo/Roberta Vinci

in Taken players thread by Japan stands Retired :shrug:
How many points does Japan have on grass.
I hope it's a nice fight and not 100 vs 50 or something.

I havnt updated that Thread for ages :tape: I will try to update at the Weekend ;)

I have 50, Japan 140.
It this way the one who wins Fed Cup has the most luck with draws, it it doesn't mean you are the best player. :o
Bye Bye Fed Cup :wavey:

Ukraine vs. Sweden

Surface: TBC [Sweden]
Location: TBC [Sweden]

So sweden chooses everything right?

Ukraine vs. Sweden

Surface: TBC [Sweden]
Location: TBC [Sweden]

So Sweden chooses everything, right ?

Yes Sweden choose everything and they have choosen by Pm to me to play Indoors


Swedish Team/Lineup
Singles A: Sofia Arvidsson
Singles B: Johanna Larsson
Doubles: Hanna Nooni/Michaela Johansson

I have 50, Japan 140.
It this way the one who wins Fed Cup has the most luck with draws, it it doesn't mean you are the best player. :o
Bye Bye Fed Cup :wavey:

Patch, don't you agree with this?
Many players lose Fed Cup on draw :o
Why I should play Fed Cup :tape:
Japan: 70-70-0
Netherlands: 50-0-0
I don't have 0,1 % chance, match is already played when surface was chosen.:help:
I expected in Fed Cup, nice exciting matches. :rolleyes:

Argentina:)

Single1: Gisela Dulko
Single2: Jorgelia Cravero
Doubles: Paola Suarez/Emilia Salerni

How many points Argentina?

Serbia

Singles 1: Ana Ivanovic
Singles 2: Jelena Jankovic
Doubles: Jelena Jankovic/Vojislava Lukic

Thailand are gonna win they choose surface :o KevRules 09 I should just forfit :p

singles 1: Lourdes Dominguez Lino
singles 2: Anabel Medina Garrigues
Doubles: Virginia Ruano Pascual/Laura Pous Tio

Yes Sweden choose everything and they have choosen by Pm to me to play Indoors


Swedish Team/Lineup
Singles A: Sofia Arvidsson
Singles B: Johanna Larsson
Doubles: Hanna Nooni/Michaela Johansson

It's too easy for the team receiving to win. Indoor is my second worst surface. It's unfair.

Singles A : Fedak
Singles B : Kutuzova
Doubles : K.Bondarenko/Vakulenko

Patch, don't you agree with this?
Many players lose Fed Cup on draw :o
Why I should play Fed Cup :tape:
Japan: 70-70-0
Netherlands: 50-0-0
I don't have 0,1 % chance, match is already played when surface was chosen.:help:
I expected in Fed Cup, nice exciting matches. :rolleyes:

Japane: 10-10-50
Netherlands: 30-20-0

Never say impossible:lol: ;)

Japane: 10-10-50
Netherlands: 30-20-0

Never say impossible:lol: ;)

Japan has 140 points :p , I have 50.
Japan: 70-70-0
What can I do to win? :p

Japan has 140 points :p , I have 50.
Japan: 70-70-0
What can I do to win? :p


0-0-140 :p :p

fortunatly south africa chose Clay :p

Ondraskova
Zakopalova
Peschke/Benesova

Please stop complaining :rolleyes: I was wondering if would be better for everyone to have 200pts or somthing but then why have surface points?

I might change everyone to equal points but I dont see the points To be honest :shrug: :o

Please stop complaining :rolleyes: I was wondering if would be better for everyone to have 200pts or somthing but then why have surface points?

I might change everyone to equal points but I dont see the points To be honest :shrug: :o

Surfaces aren't a big problem normal as there are some tournaments, so you can choose. For Fed Cup now you already have no chance if you lost the draw. And the Fed Cup is event over whole the year. So maybe it's better to give everyone equal points at Fed Cup.

0-0-140 :p :p

fortunatly south africa chose Clay :p

Japan's choach isn't so stupid to do that. :p

I dont know what to do :o...

I want to know what people think about the points situation (I know what NED thinks :o:p) What should we do...Surface Points or 200pts each?? Desicion will be made tonight!

surfavce points

Yes, I think everyone should has equal numeber of points.

You need where my vote goes to :p

is it always fair that whoever GB play in the davis cup, they always seem to pick clay? It happens get over it

Argh, my best surface is clay, and Puerto-Rico has only 10 points less on it :sad: I think it should be equal points, but if not, then

Venue: Tbilisi
Surface : Indoors :devil:

Squad.

Chakhnashvili
Gorgodze
Shapatava

I have 40 points more on indoor :devil:

Some may think Im crazy choosing equal points when I can win my match 100% on Indoor but I think it would be more fair to have equalk points

The People's Republic of China
Line-up
1st singles: Na Li
2nd singles: Peng Shuai
Doubles: Yan Zi/Zheng Jie

Venue: Shanghai,China
Surface: TBA


Btw,how many points does a PC player has?:confused:

I want your opinion T/W - Surface Points or 200pts each.

CPU players will have same as you but a simple structure (easy to beat)

I want your opinion T/W - Surface Points or 200pts each.

CPU players will have same as you but a simple structure (easy to beat)

WTT is all about surface points.So I'll go with the former.;)

Thailand chooses Grass surface in Bangkok,Thailand

singles
Tamarine Tanasugarn
Noppawarn Lertcheekwakarn

doubles
Tanasugarn/Lertcheekwakarn

I really cant decide what to do...

Either everyone has the same amount of points - this will make Fed Cup a better compettion and we will really figure out who are the best players of the game
Or we use Surface Points - This is a big part of the WTT but then Fed Cup wont be exciting and its pretty likely that the surface pickers will win.

:shrug: Both have Ads and Disads I really dont now :mad:

In my opinion, every other tournament focuses on surface preferences, but the FED Cup should be the best team wins, rather than the luckiest team wins

Patch, I think it should be equal. I have 90 on Indoor, Puerto Rico has 50, so I think I cant lose :p I'd still prefer it to be equal though, and you're right, it would let us see who's the best player on the whole tour, not the one-surface dominator :p

Then from me the 200 point would be good for everybody:) I find it just in this manner.

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Everyone will get 200pts to use for each match

Yeap.Majority wins.:p

But am I the only one who choose to use surface points?:p

Hopefully now the Fed Cup will find the best team on tour ;)

Articles aswell :angel:

Yeap.Majority wins.:p

:p but its better think about it ;) its what I would want if I was playing the game

Thanks Patch :)

:woohoo:

Changes in Georgia :p

City : Tbilisi
Venue : Jan Homer Tennis Center.
Surface : Hard

Squad:

Margalita Chakhnashvili
Ekaterina Gorgodze
Sofia Kvatsabaia

I choose the lower-ranked ones cause the highers ones never play Fedcup :rolleyes:

Singles :

1st Rubber : Chakhnashvili
2nd Rubber : Gorgodze
Doubles : Gorgodze/Kvatsabaia

China has decided to play on clay.;)

Australia :angel:

Dellacqua
Stosur
Molik/Ferguson ;)

Crap decision. I thought WTT was all about surfaces and points. Yeah ok, some players may get better draws, if they get to choose the surface, but that's part of the tour. On the real tour when they have Fed Cup, they don't pick a surface that every player will like, they pick ones that they are likely to win on :o :tape:

Article to come

Israel will play on grass in Tel Aviv, Israel.

Singles 1: Shahar Peer
Singles 2: Anna Smashnova
Doubles: Shahar Peer & Tzipora Oblizer

Japan in Fed Cup withdrawal threat

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Akiko Morigami looks on during a practice session in Gifu

Newcomers Japan threaten to pull out of the WTT Fed Cup competition following the decision to allow all players to have an equal chance over the course of the tie.

The majority of the complaints came, not surprisingly, from the Dutch team, who Japan were set to face in the opening round of the competition. The Dutch team were not happy with the fact that Japan had chosen a quick grass court to play their tie on, as the home team would have an overwhelming advantage. In a press conference in Gifu, the location of the tie, Ayumi Morita and Akiko Morigami both made their views well known:

"I am absouletly stunned by this decision. WTT is a tour which is designed around different surfaces and making decisions as to where we play. Fed Cup does have an element of luck that goes with it, but hey, that is something you have to deal with. The Dutch team are only upset because they feel that, seeded seventh, they shouldn't have to play against a team like us. Their only concern is the fact that we were smart enough to chose a surface on which we would beat them hands down. They say that its likely the surface pickers will win the tie, but we can't help that. It's not our fault that we are making the most of our fortune" ranted Morita.

"If they got to chose, they would almost certainly play on clay, especially as it is our worst surface. However, we wouldn't be complaining about it. We would just go out there and try to play our best tennis. Like Ayumi said, they don't want to play on a surface which they can't handle. If the director allocates 200 points to each team, then what is the point of playing? Unless we see surface points reinstated, then we will not play Fed Cup," added Morigami.

On an additional note, Aiko Nakamura has made a strong start on the rebound ace in Auckland, winning her opening two round robin matches.

I think that we should use surface points, BUT the surfaces must be picked randomly

Good news :)

Japan = bitch :p :p

Poland:

Surface - Clay

Location - Warsaw

Line Up:

1st Marta Domachowska
2nd Agnieszka Radwanska
Doubles Radwanska/Radwanska

Why we play only 3 matches? We should play 5:p

:o :o

Japan and South Africa, Im sure if you had goten the Home Venue you wouldnt support the surface points :o

hadnt I mean :p

Surface: Clay
Location: Buenos Aires (Argentina)

Why we play only 3 matches? We should play 5:p

because I have 16 ties to do that equals lots of matches to score :p

After QF then we will go best of 5 ;)

And I knew people would be unhappy but look at it this way. Its better for the tour to have 7-6 6-7 7-6 matches than 6-0 6-0 ones...the Fed Cup is all about finding the best countries on tour and thats what it will do with Equal Points...I know the WTT is all about surface points and thats why we have two tournaments a week but its also about good compeition which is what the Fed Cup will be with this points score.

Patch, plz edit the Georgian Venue and squad ;)

At Fed Cup Regional Ties they only play 2 singles and 1 doubles match....

So we all have the same amount Of points now Patch, Im a bit confused :o

Yes everyone has 200pts

1st Rubber: Michaella Krajicek
2nd Rubber: Marlot Meddens
Doubles: Krajicek/Thyssen

wrong decision in my opinion but hey its your game Patch

Crap decision. I thought WTT was all about surfaces and points. Yeah ok, some players may get better draws, if they get to choose the surface, but that's part of the tour. On the real tour when they have Fed Cup, they don't pick a surface that every player will like, they pick ones that they are likely to win on :o :tape:

Article to come



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and great article, Czech Rep might back you :p

Why did I choose to do Fed Cup :o:o:o:o:o:o:o:o:o:o:o:o:o:o:o

Why did I choose to do Fed Cup :o:o:o:o:o:o:o:o:o:o:o:o:o:o:o

dont worry, Patch you do a great job :worship:

Fed Cup will be great :angel:

Why did I choose to do Fed Cup :o:o:o:o:o:o:o:o:o:o:o:o:o:o:o

:lol: I think it's a great Idea :yeah:

FEF, is always like that :ras: So Dont Worry Patch.

FEF, is always like that :ras: So Dont Worry Patch.

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you really dont like me :o

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you really dont like me :o

:eek: Why would you think that, i dont hate people on this forum, well at least not you?

:eek: Why would you think that, i dont hate people on this forum, well at least not you?

you just seem to hate me in every game we play

Why did I choose to do Fed Cup :o:o:o:o:o:o:o:o:o:o:o:o:o:o:o

You are doing great Patch :yeah:
Now in Fed Cup we can see who is the best one, that makes Fed Cup so nice now.
@Japan, :rolleyes: :ras:

you just seem to hate me in every game we play

Which ones :eek:

Which ones :eek:

I dont know, its just a feeling. LRWTT and ATC maybe. I cant remember the games you play really :o

No in LRWTT, I said Oh i have to ver Keothavong :o. Cause i knew i would loose.. Cause you had alot mroe points then me. IN ATC :devil: Well im sorry :sad: ?

Il update everything now as more people have added line up ;)

No in LRWTT, I said Oh i have to ver Keothavong :o. Cause i knew i would loose.. Cause you had alot mroe points then me. IN ATC :devil: Well im sorry :sad: ?

:hug:

All updated so far people who are yet to commit are being notified ;)

Patch, did you receive my PM with points?

Yes but it said

Doubles - Later :p

:lol:

Yeah, I'll see which works better :p

Wait, I can send Doubles after the Rubbers finish,no?

All points before deadline please :D

All points before deadline please :D

:o I think we must send points for the singles rubbers and then change for doubles if we want :p

:o I think we must send points for the singles rubbers and then change for doubles if we want :p

Dont start with somthing else :o:lol:

Or Else I change the thread title to Week 12 - Fed Cup - 1st Round - Come Join the Debate! or somthing :tape::p

Dont start with somthing else :o:lol:

Or Else I change the thread title to Week 12 - Fed Cup - 1st Round - Come Join the Debate! or somthing :tape::p

I tihnk we must have debates on this :p

j/k. Leave it as it is :p

Usbekistan in

S1: Tulyaganova
S2: Lepchenko
D: Tulyaganova/Lepchenko
L: Tashkent
Surface: Rebound Ace

When the first match?

Ages away :lol: Thursday-ish...I just wanted to give everyone a week to commit so no-one could say they hadnt enough time ;)

Ages away :lol: Thursday-ish...I just wanted to give everyone a week to commit so no-one could say they hadnt enough time ;)

and the matches will be Friday, Saturday, Sunday?

There abouts...It might get moved forward if I get all the points early ;)

:o I think we must send points for the singles rubbers and then change for doubles if we want :p

I don't like your idea Gigi :p

Patch, it is a good idea, but I feel that the decision for surface points or equal points should have been made before the draw and locations/surfaces chosen. If you had have done it, then the Dutch team wouldn't have spent all their time complaning to get their own way.

Gigi, even if the Netherlands had the home advantage, I wouldn't mind, because even though they would pick a surface they would win on, I would just have a go and see what happened. It's only a game :o

I know its only a game but we play it to have fun, and losing 06 06 really isnt fun

Patch, it is a good idea, but I feel that the decision for surface points or equal points should have been made before the draw and locations/surfaces chosen. If you had have done it, then the Dutch team wouldn't have spent all their time complaning to get their own way.

Yer I know ad I apologise for that but this way I believe is better

Patch, it is a good idea, but I feel that the decision for surface points or equal points should have been made before the draw and locations/surfaces chosen. If you had have done it, then the Dutch team wouldn't have spent all their time complaning to get their own way.

Gigi, even if the Netherlands had the home advantage, I wouldn't mind, because even though they would pick a surface they would win on, I would just have a go and see what happened. It's only a game :o

I agree and im someone who is actually away and cant pick the surface.


I would boycott the event in protest but Patch plays my game and is one of like 3 people who actually writes articles regulary. So I have to be nice :p

I agree and im someone who is actually away and cant pick the surface.


I would boycott the event in protest but Patch plays my game and is one of like 3 people who actually writes articles regulary. So I have to be nice :p

:scared: Im going to carry on writing article then ;)

:scared: Im going to carry on writing article then ;)

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Another possible solution is to simply do the draw again, but with the new rule of equal points in place

I think your doing a great job Patch, just do the best that u can

Another possible solution is to simply do the draw again, but with the new rule of equal points in place

are you scared for me? :spit: :haha:

Another possible solution is to simply do the draw again, but with the new rule of equal points in place

How would that help though? I dont think Im going to redo the draw

I think your doing a great job Patch, just do the best that u can

Thanks :yeah:

I want to good rep you but I cant at the moment bcause I have before :fiery:

are you scared for me? :spit: :haha:

Why on earth would I be scared of you. I'm just saying that if we re-did the draw with the new rules in place, maybe it wouldn't mean you would start kicking off again :rolleyes: If you got to pick the surface we were playing on, you would have picked clay, which you would beat me on. Your problem is that you didn't want to lose in the first round against a team who had a bit of luck and used it to their adavantage :o

Patch, I'm not complaining, but I'm simply trying to say that maybe we should have decided on the surface points/equal points rule before the draw was made. That way certain teams (no names needed :devil: ) wouldn't complain if they didn't get their own way

Patch, I'm not complaining, but I'm simply trying to say that maybe we should have decided on the surface points/equal points rule before the draw was made. That way certain teams (no names needed :devil: ) wouldn't complain if they didn't get their own way

I no I should have done that and all I can do is apologise but to do what your asking with the draw would just cause more of the same. You learn from your mistakes and thats what I will have to do here ;)

Why on earth would I be scared of you. I'm just saying that if we re-did the draw with the new rules in place, maybe it wouldn't mean you would start kicking off again :rolleyes: If you got to pick the surface we were playing on, you would have picked clay, which you would beat me on. Your problem is that you didn't want to lose in the first round against a team who had a bit of luck and used it to their adavantage :o

Patch, I'm not complaining, but I'm simply trying to say that maybe we should have decided on the surface points/equal points rule before the draw was made. That way certain teams (no names needed :devil: ) wouldn't complain if they didn't get their own way

That's not what I wanted :rolleyes:
I also don't like it if I have 150 points, and you 50. That's a unfair match too, and I really won't like to win like that. ;)

I really can't wait to beat you :drool:

That's not what I wanted :rolleyes:
I also don't like it if I have 150 points, and you 50. That's a unfair match too, and I really won't like to win like that. ;)

I really can't wait to beat you :drool:

Everything seems to be sorted but I have a feeling this isnt going to stop :o:p

Everything seems to be sorted but I have a feeling this isnt going to stop :o:p

He/she will be very quiet after I beated Japan ;)

That's not what I wanted :rolleyes:
I also don't like it if I have 150 points, and you 50. That's a unfair match too, and I really won't like to win like that. ;)

I really can't wait to beat you :drool:

That's the difference though. If you did have 150 points and I only had 50, I wouldn't have made as much fuss as that you did. I would have thought 'Oh, great!' and just got on with it.

You couldn't beat yourself out of a paperbag ;)

He/she will be very quiet after I beated Japan ;)

Believe me, I've barely started. What makes you think I would give you the satisfaction of beating me? :o

That's the difference though. If you did have 150 points and I only had 50, I wouldn't have made as much fuss as that you did. I would have thought 'Oh, great!' and just got on with it.

You couldn't beat yourself out of a paperbag ;)

Of course :rolleyes:
You don't like a fair game play match? :help:

Of course :rolleyes:
You don't like a fair game play match? :help:

I don't like people who blow things out of proportion. I got the luck of choosing the surface, you couldn't handle the fact I picked a surface I would beat you on, you make a fuss until you get your own way like a spoilt child. Yes other teams were not happy that they had to play against a team who picked a surface that they would struggle to win on, but they didn't make half as much bother as you did about it

I love this freaking game...

Puerto Rico

Singles 1: Kristina Brandi
Singles 2: Vilmarie Castellvi
Doubles: Natalia Guevara/Paola Calderon

Points to come.

I don't like people who blow things out of proportion. I got the luck of choosing the surface, you couldn't handle the fact I picked a surface I would beat you on, you make a fuss until you get your own way like a spoilt child. Yes other teams were not happy that they had to play against a team who picked a surface that they would struggle to win on, but they didn't make half as much bother as you did about it

Technically, this game is Fed Cup, the whole format. But you dont choose the surface in the tournaments ;). this is a good idea so we know whos the best of the best, in points wise. No surface wise

I am totally confused. so we all have 200. dang. i could have beaten Spain :o

I can't wait for Week 13. :rolleyes:

I can't wait for Week 13. :rolleyes:

:haha: your not the only one ;)

When first match?

Switzerland havnt choose location so that hands over to their opponents - Slovenia

Need Line Up from Canada Slovenia and Switzerland (think thats it) Remember dont post a line up and Il do it myself ;)

Slovenia line-up:

Srebotnik
Pisnik
Klepac/Matevzic

Location: Portoroz, Slovenia
Surface: Hard

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Technically, this game is Fed Cup, the whole format. But you dont choose the surface in the tournaments ;). this is a good idea so we know whos the best of the best, in points wise. No surface wise

I know this is Fed Cup, but I just disagree with the fact that we had the rule of equal points introduced after teams had decided surfaces. If we had the equal points rule in place before the draw was made and so on, I wouldn't have had a problem with it.

You're just jealous that I beat you in the Auckland final ;)

I know this is Fed Cup, but I just disagree with the fact that we had the rule of equal points introduced after teams had decided surfaces. If we had the equal points rule in place before the draw was made and so on, I wouldn't have had a problem with it.

You're just jealous that I beat you in the Auckland final ;)

:lol: :rolls: :haha:
this is getting funny.

Press Conference With Team Sweden

Q: Welcome Team Sweden, how do you feel as the Fed Cup draws closer ?

A: (Sofia) You know its a honour to play for this team, nerves are always going to be there and everybody deals with it in their own way.

Q: Your opponents Ukraine, how much respect do you have for them ?

A: (Michaela) Alot, they have two great singles players who are very consistant and a solid doubles pairing, it will be tough.

Q: Johanna what kind of form are you in coming into the opening tie ?

A: (Johanna) Im feeling good, no niggles and my timing is reasonable considering the little practice i've had due to flu which i am now fully recovered from.

Q: The doubles may be key throughout the Fed Cup, how positive are you about this ?

A: (Hanna) Me and Michaela work well toghether, we both show alot of emotion on the court and it works well because we never give up.

Q: Michaela your tournament debut this year, how well are you playing ?

A: (Michaela) I've practiced alot with Hanna and i've timed it well, also me and Nadja Roma (a leftie) hit for some time and i was hitting extremly well plus i have some practice at returning a Left handed players serve. In terms of doubles practice me and Hanna have been playing Sofia and Johanna it gives us practice and also it helps their volleys for singles.

Q: Nick, why have you chosen this team in particular ?

A: Um, Sofia and Johanna both play well in singles on the fed cup stage also Hanna and Mickan (Michaela) get on extremely well and that helps in doubles they also know eachother's games so well.

14/10/2007 Interview Conducted By Patch @ Fed Cup Venue In Stockholm

I know this is Fed Cup, but I just disagree with the fact that we had the rule of equal points introduced after teams had decided surfaces. If we had the equal points rule in place before the draw was made and so on, I wouldn't have had a problem with it.

You're just jealous that I beat you in the Auckland final ;)

I demend a recount on that final :ras:

No not really i have 3 titles already, i didnt expect to even make the final :eek:

Czech Republic Ready For Tie!



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Ondraskova, Peschke,Tour organiser Patch,Zakopalova and Benesova





GOOD LUCK CZECH REPUBLIC!!!!

yes I know thats nicole and not Zuzana :p

Czech Republic Ready For Tie!



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Tour organiser Patch,







:rolls: :rolls: :haha: :haha: I havent laughed so much for ages :lol:

Czech Republic Ready For Tie!

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Ondraskova, Peschke,Tour organiser Patch,Zakopalova and Benesova


GOOD LUCK CZECH REPUBLIC!!!!

Good Luck :yeah:!

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Tour organiser Patch


:spit: :lol: ;) :p

:rolls: :rolls: :haha: :haha: I havent laughed so much for ages :lol:



glad you liked it!!!

Ive got a lot of points in so :bigclap: to people who have sent ;) Tournament to start Thursday(ish) ;)

To people who havnt - hurry up :bounce: I wont be sending out more PMs so please just send anyway :p

Patch, Lets start tomorrow plz :p

Oh, and use 2nd rubber points for doubles ;)

I was going to use tommorow to score all the matches :ras: so Thursday :p

No More Points will be accepted - IM going to start gathering them up and scoring ;)

ARGENTINA Sent point:)

Everyone who didnt send points now have 0-0-200 for all matches or send with diduction :devil:

Cant find points from:

Poland
Peurto Rico
Thailand
Canada
Israel
Japan
(if you have and Ive missed you please tell me)

If you dont send next week you will be getting a PM...

Also No Points from

Switzerland
USA

And you will be getting PMs Shortly...

Everyone who did send points :bigclap::worship::yeah:

Nope, Japan have not sent points :sad: We are withdrawing from the Fed Cup as a protest, but we will be ready to rock the tour again next week :devil:

Nope, Japan have not sent points :sad: We are withdrawing from the Fed Cup as a protest, but we will be ready to rock the tour again next week :devil:

:hug:

Nope, Japan have not sent points :sad: We are withdrawing from the Fed Cup as a protest, but we will be ready to rock the tour again next week :devil:

:o Typical

Nope, Japan have not sent points :sad: We are withdrawing from the Fed Cup as a protest, but we will be ready to rock the tour again next week :devil:

You wont be :p like I said in the post above you will play with points 0-0-200 ;)

China will lose to a PC player!:banana:

USA coach has decided to retire for now so USA is free for someone to take...I have PM some people who were intrested in taking them so first choice goes to them but if they dont choose USA are free to anyone ;)

Poland sent

Poland and Israel sent points today and I will use them but if there are any coin tosses they will lose it because their points were late - I think thats fair.

Also Ive just noticed I had Australias points all along :tape: Its Thailand I never got

1st rubber on the way in 30mins ;)

cant wait :)

Matches to start just 1st rubber going down in order ;)

[1] China vs. [C] Slovakia

Na Li def. Daniela Hantuchova 6-1 6-4

Solid Start from China. Played just like a number 1 should to post a comfortable victory.

Russia vs. Poland

Nadia Petrova def. Marta Domachowska 7-6(6) 6-7(0) 7-6(1)

This is the match of the day. Great play from both first set with just one point difference. Expect this tie to be a great battle.

Georgia next :devil:

Puerto Rico vs. Georgia

Margalita Chakhnashvili def. Kristina Brandi 6-4 6-4

Good start from Maka. Georgia looking strong.

Argentina vs. [6] Great Britain

Elena Baltacha def. Gisela Dulko 0-6 6-4 6-0

This match was lost by Gisela as much as it was won by Elena. Elena played smarter and it worked.

Puerto didnt send, right?

[8] Australia vs. New Zealand

Marina Erakovic def. Casey Dellacqua 7-6(2) 7-6(3)

One of the shocks today. Marina plays her first match on the tour and pulls off this. Great stuff.

Puerto didnt send, right?

No they didnt

Belarus vs. Canada

Tatiana Poutchek def. Aleksandra Wozniak 6-0 6-1

Wow. What can I say. Total Beatdown.

Gisela Dulko:(

Ukraine vs. Sweden

Sofia Ardvisson def. Yuliana Fedak 6-4 4-6 7-6(0)

Good quality match but Swedens points her just a bit better placed. Should be a close tie.

Slovenia vs. [3] Switzerland

Katerina Srebotnik def. Patty Schynder 7-6(10) 6-0

After a nervous start the newcomers played some great tennis. Very nicely done.

[4] France vs. Finland

Amelie Mauresmo def. Emma Laine 1-6 6-4 6-2

Emma started well but faded and Amelie picked up the pieces. Experiance paid off in this match.

Sofia :worship:

Poland and Israel sent points today and I will use them but if there are any coin tosses they will lose it because their points were late - I think thats fair.

Also Ive just noticed I had Australias points all along :tape: Its Thailand I never got

1st rubber on the way in 30mins ;)

thank you Patch. :hug:
im gonna go back to write stuff on my hands. :smash:
helps me forget less. :lol:

Katarina :D

Romania vs. Belgium

Edina Gallovits def. Kim Clijsters 6-3 1-6 6-3

Shame one had to lose but Edina placed her points better than Kim who was a bit to passive.

thank you Patch. :hug:
im gonna go back to write stuff on my hands. :smash:
helps me forget less. :lol:

:lol: works for me :p

USA vs. Serbia

Ana Ivanovic def. Bethanie Mattek 6-0 6-1

Another Beatdown. Ana was simply on fire today.

Thailand vs. [5] Spain

Lourdes Dominguez Lino def. Tamarine Tanasugarn 7-5 6-0

Great first set as far as competiton goes. But in the second the Spaniards showed their class.

[7] Netherlands vs. Japan

Michaella Krajicek def. Aiko Nakamura 6-0 7-5

The only difference was that Aiko has sights on Wk.13 whilst Misa on Wk.12 - Shame as this could have been a great match up.

Israel vs. Czech Republic

Shahar Peer def. Zuzana Ondraskova 0-6 6-1 6-1

Strange Match. Not sure how Sharar won it this way but the Czechs should not give up hope.

Italy vs. South Africa

Amanda Coetzer def. Flavia Pennetta 6-3 1-6 6-3

Amanda played well here and took the gap left in Pennetta gameplan to take a victory. Well Played.

Germany vs. [2] Uzbekistan

Iroda Tulyaganova def. Julia Goerges 7-6(6) 6-2

Germany seemed nervous but also determind. They are certanily not going down without a fight in the final two rubbers.

Israel vs. Czech Republic

Shahar Peer def. Zuzana Ondraskova 0-6 6-1 6-1

Strange Match. Not sure how Sharar won it this way but the Czechs should not give up hope.

Shahar won that way cause she kicks butt. :) ;) :p

just not in the first set. :o :lol:

Well Done all Winners :woohoo:

Losers :hug: But the good news is a lot of you win the second rubber :hehehe:

I can do a hanful of 2nd rubbers if anyone wants them now

Fedak :sad:

yes please !!!

:( Julia

Go ALG :)

Ok 2nd rubbers to be played in 10 mins ;)

Sweden-Ukraine
Israel-Czech Rep.
Germany-Uzbekistan
Slovenia-Switzerland

Sorry everyone the board timed me out :( but il do those 4 matches now ;)

Slovenia vs. [3] Switzerland
Slovenia lead 1-0

Tina Pisnik def. Emanuelle Gagliardi 6-0 7-6(1)

Newcomers Slovenia are our first through and they deserve it with the way they have played. Strong and aggresive they will be a force to thier next opponents.

Ukraine vs. Sweden
Sweden lead Ukraine 1-0

Johanna Larsson def. Viktoriya Kutuzova 0-6 6-4 6-1

Kutuzova gave it everything but just brunt out at the end. Both deserve to win but it will be Sweden who are celebrating tonight.

Israel vs. Czech Republic
Israel lead Czech Republic 1-0

Klara Zakapalova def. Anna Smashnova 6-7(4) 7-6(8) 7-6(4)

Great Match. Klara dug deeper than I think even she thought she could to keep the Czechs alive in this rubber. Great match from both teams but the Czechs had the little more determination which was the key.

Klara :woohoo:

zuzana :o

Pisnik :D

Amanda :yeah: :D

Germany vs. [2] Uzbekistan
Uzbekistan lead Germany 1-0

Anna Lena Groenfeld def. Varvara Lepchenko 6-7(6) 7-6(6) 7-6(9)

Match of the Season so far. The newcomer played tennis equivilent to a top 10 player and that shows there is a bright future ahead. But here and now they have to stay focused as they are in a great battle for this Fed Cup tie.

Sweden :worship:

Rest of 2nd Rubber results tommorow

After day 1:





Fed Cup

[1] China ld. [C] Slovakia 1-0

Russia ld. Poland 1-0

Georgia ld. Puerto Rico 1-0

[6] Great Britain ld. Argentina 1-0

New Zealand ld. [8] Australia 1-0

Belarus ld. Canada 1-0

Sweden def. Ukraine 2-0

Slovenia def. [3] Switzerland 2-0

[4] France ld. Finland 1-0

Romania ld. Belgium 1-0

Serbia ld. USA 1-0

[5] Spain ld. Thailand 1-0

[7] Netherlands ld. Japan 1-0

Israel t/w. Czech Republic 1-1

South Africa ld. Italy 1-0

Germany t/w. [2] Uzbekistan 1-1

Ukraine vs. Sweden
Sweden lead Ukraine 1-0

Johanna Larsson def. Viktoriya Kutuzova 0-6 6-4 6-1

Kutuzova gave it everything but just brunt out at the end. Both deserve to win but it will be Sweden who are celebrating tonight.

do we still play doubles ?

Come on Smashnova!!

:) Alg:)

Good luck to everyone tommorow :angel:;)

Articles maybe?? :p

do we still play doubles ?

yes you do :)

boo!!!!! boo!!!! BOOO!!! *throws gum wrapper*

yes you do :)

but we still won right :p

yes Sweden have defently won the tie ;)

Press Conferance with Sweden's singles players from Day 1

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Q: Well Sofia, you started with a win and the team has won the tie, how are you feeling?

A: I started slowly today, the courts were quick and I was serving really well, to win the tie on the opening day is very positive. We feel very happy overall with our performance, and i hope we continue this way !

Q: Johanna, great match and a win for you. How well did you think you played ?

A: I felt nervous at the start, however once I got going i felt the buzz, the vibrant Stockholm fans certainly helped (Laughs). Its great we have won, but Mickan and Hanna are still going to give 100% in the doubles tommorow, are attitude is one that believes in hard work !

I'm fed up always losing. :)

If anyone needs advice with points you can PM me ;)

Results patch, i need results :)

GBR :woohoo:

:yawn:

Tw :ras: Ditto!

Come on Cravero:) and Suarez/Salerni:)

Results patch, i need results :)

:yawn:

Tw :ras: Ditto!

Ive been at school alright :ras: ;)

Second rubber in 20mins ;)

[1] China vs. [C] Slovakia
China lead Slovakia 1-0

Shuai Peng def. Domonika Ciblukova 4-6 6-2 6-0

Despite an early slip up Peng seals an easy tie victory for the world number 1.

Russia vs. Poland
Russia lead Poland 1-0

Agnieszka Radwanska def. Maria Sharapova 2-6 6-3 6-4

Good win from Aga but this should really have gone to Maria. Her points where no way near as good as Nadias.

Puerto Rico vs. Georgia
Georgia lead Peurto Rico 1-0

Ekaterine Gorgodze def. Vilmarie Castellvi 6-0 7-6(5)

Georgia deserve this tie. They commited, sent points, and played very well. Nicely Done.

Argentina vs. [6] Great Britain
Great Britain lead Argentina 1-0

Jorgelina Cravero def. Anne Keothavong 6-2 2-6 7-6(0)

Anne should have won this and will be dissapointed. But all credit to Jorgelina who played well.

[8] Australia vs. New Zealand
New Zealand lead Australia 1-0

Sacha Jones def. Sam Stosur 7-6(4) 6-7(1) 7-6(2)

Wow. New Zealand have caused the first big upset by taking the Aussies out of the Fed Cup. Winning 4 of 5 Tie-Brakes they have proven they could one day be a big force on tour.

Belarus vs. Canada
Belarus lead Canada 1-0

Victoria Azanrenka def. Stephanie Dubios 6-0 6-1

A deserved victory. Hopefully Canada will be back soon in the game but for now Belarus will be celebrating this beatdown.

[4] France vs. Finland
France lead Finland 1-0

Mary Peirce def. Piaa Suomialinen 6-1 7-6(1)

The number 4 seeds are safely through with a good win from Mary. However I think, with just a little change to the points, there is a bright future ahead of the fins.

Romania vs. Belgium
Romania Lead Belgium 1-0

Sorana Cirstea def. Yanina Wickmayer 2-6 7-5 6-3

Sorana seals the victory with another good display with tennis. But with a more tactical gameplan the Belgians will be fine.

[8] Australia vs. New Zealand
New Zealand lead Australia 1-0

Sacha Jones def. Sam Stosur 7-6(4) 6-7(1) 7-6(2)

Wow. New Zealand have caused the first big upset by taking the Aussies out of the Fed Cup. Winning 4 of 5 Tie-Brakes they have proven they could one day be a big force on tour.

:help: :sobbing: :bigcry:

Serbia vs. USA
Serbia Lead USA 1-0

Jelena Jankovic def. Ashley Harkleroad 6-0 6-1

Serbia are flying through here with just two games lost in two matches so far. Pretty good stuff.