Fed Cup 2014 - Europe/Africa Zone Group I

briteny · Intermediate Club Player

RE: Fed Cup 2014 - Europe/Africa Zone Group I

steven · Tennis legend

briteny wrote:
Can you gain any ranking point for winning Fed cup match

No (assuming you mean WTA points!)

tony_orient · ATP qualifying

philwrig wrote:
GB team : Robbo ( if fit ), Hev, JoKo, Tara .
No surprises, but we need the top 3 to be fit and in reasonable form.
Belgian team : very strong ( Flipper, Wickmayer, Van Uyt.., Mestach )

So Croatia have left out 2 strong players Konjuh/ Tom.

Luckily I don't think we can play Belgium as the two top ranked teams (not 100% sure of the rules for the draw though).

I'm waiting to see which side Romania nominate they they could field a very strong line up.

Edit: Romania pick Halep, Cirstea, Niculescu and Begu - we definitely want to avoid them in our group

As I'm going to Budapest for this event, I have mixed feelings about teams picking strong line ups - it would be good for entertainment with more top players there, and good for GB if they don't turn up.

-- Edited by tony_orient on Monday 6th of January 2014 05:39:11 PM

briteny · Intermediate Club Player

Thanks! I thought so, not sure.

PaulM · Tennis legend

Lots of these players will pull out. Romania did this last year too, I'd be very surprised if all 4 play.

philwrig · Hall of fame

The Ukranian and Holland teams also look strong, last year was very weak because of a huge amount of late withdrawals, and we took advantage, if Robbo isn't fit, we'll be long odds against to get through.

steven · Tennis legend

steven wrote:
Indeed, no surprises, but a mini-milestone for Tara - the first time she has been selected for the GB Fed Cup team (though obviously I hope she won't have to play a live rubber at this stage, because that's probably only going to happen if one of the other three is indisposed)

Since this has been queried on Twitter - Tara has travelled with the team before (to Eilat in 2012) but not as one of the four named players.

In fact, I had "in the GB 4" in my initial tweet but thought it looked a bit odd, so changed it to "team" on the assumption that it would be obvious what I meant. Assumptions - always dangerous LOL

indiana · Tennis legend

Did Tara actually travel in 2012 ?

I think she was meant to, but pulled out due to some injury, though still attended a team dinner before they left. So in the end was a non-travelling travelling reserve !

Might have got this wrong or maybe even a different year ?

PaulM · Tennis legend

I think that's right Indy. She injured her foot and didn't travel.

steven · Tennis legend

Yes, thinking back I vaguely remember that. Anyway, the important bit is that this is her first time in the team of 4.

philwrig · Hall of fame

tony_orient wrote:
philwrig wrote:
GB team : Robbo ( if fit ), Hev, JoKo, Tara .
No surprises, but we need the top 3 to be fit and in reasonable form.
Belgian team : very strong ( Flipper, Wickmayer, Van Uyt.., Mestach )

So Croatia have left out 2 strong players Konjuh/ Tom.
Luckily I don't think we can play Belgium as the two top ranked teams (not 100% sure of the rules for the draw though).

I'm waiting to see which side Romania nominate they they could field a very strong line up.
Edit: Romania pick Halep, Cirstea, Niculescu and Begu - we definitely want to avoid them in our group

As I'm going to Budapest for this event, I have mixed feelings about teams picking strong line ups - it would be good for entertainment with more top players there, and good for GB if they don't turn up.

-- Edited by tony_orient on Monday 6th of January 2014 05:39:11 PM

Tony, have you bought your ticket yet ?, and if you have, which type did you buy, and which delivery option did you go for.The main reason I ask, is that for the 10000 one they don't offer the print online delivery option which is the cheapest. Perplexed !!

tony_orient · ATP qualifying

philwrig wrote:
tony_orient wrote:
philwrig wrote:
GB team : Robbo ( if fit ), Hev, JoKo, Tara .
No surprises, but we need the top 3 to be fit and in reasonable form.
Belgian team : very strong ( Flipper, Wickmayer, Van Uyt.., Mestach )

So Croatia have left out 2 strong players Konjuh/ Tom.
Luckily I don't think we can play Belgium as the two top ranked teams (not 100% sure of the rules for the draw though).

I'm waiting to see which side Romania nominate they they could field a very strong line up.
Edit: Romania pick Halep, Cirstea, Niculescu and Begu - we definitely want to avoid them in our group

As I'm going to Budapest for this event, I have mixed feelings about teams picking strong line ups - it would be good for entertainment with more top players there, and good for GB if they don't turn up.

-- Edited by tony_orient on Monday 6th of January 2014 05:39:11 PM
Tony, have you bought your ticket yet ?, and if you have, which type did you buy, and which delivery option did you go for.The main reason I ask, is that for the 10000 one they don't offer the print online delivery option which is the cheapest. Perplexed !!

Just tried and had the same problem. You can get them posted, but postage costs more than the ticket itself!

philwrig · Hall of fame

A bit ridiculous as the 5000 option is available that way.

PaulM · Tennis legend

We are in Group B and draw Hungary, Romania and Latvia.

All depends on what team Romania end up sending.

Groupss are pretty even this year I think.

PaulM · Tennis legend

Also, the schedule may now change, as Tunisia have withdrawn. Sadly it seems because they refuse to compete alongside Israel.