FED CUP 2017 - Euro/Africa Zone Group 1 - Tallinn, Estonia (week commencing 6 Feb)

PaulM · Tennis legend

FED CUP 2017 - Euro/Africa Zone Group 1 - Tallinn, Estonia (week commencing 6 Feb)

indiana · Tennis legend

Heather withdrew from this week's St Petersburg tournament a few days ago. I don't know if she has any particular issue.

newman · Improver

who do you think will be in the final 4 ???

PaulM · Tennis legend

newman wrote:
who do you think will be in the final 4 ???

Final 4 is as announced last month unless anyone pulls out.

the addict · Tennis legend

I see from the rules that up to two of the four nominated players can be changed up to one hour before the draw for the tie, so there is still time for a shuffle.

tony_orient · ATP qualifying

the addict wrote:
I see from the rules that up to two of the four nominated players can be changed up to one hour before the draw for the tie, so there is still time for a shuffle.

The chances of any changes to the team is remote as they are already in Estonia (bar Joss who was playing in Glasgow today) and there is no nominated reserve as far as I'm aware.

The choice for singles is obviously Heather and Jo, the only question mark would be what our best doubles team is. I think Plan A would be to win both singles matches in every tie then play Joss & Laura in doubles, but if it comes down to a decider then one or both of Jo and Heather could come in.

the addict · Tennis legend

Yes, team is unlikely to have any changes, especially as they are already out there.

Bluedolphina · Improver

Is the British part of the Fed Cup being televised at all?

AliBlahBlah · All-time great

Bluedolphina wrote:
Is the British part of the Fed Cup being televised at all?

No, doesn't look like it. Rarely is below World Group II.

Streaming is also hard to come by at this level, and even when it's supposedly available, the service quality is often very poor. Estonia apparently has very good internet connections though, so here's hoping.

paulisi · Tennis legend

Phil might be able to provide more of an insight as he is over there. There was streaming for the last couple of years, but kept breaking up

Bluedolphina · Improver

AliBlahBlah wrote:
Bluedolphina wrote:
Is the British part of the Fed Cup being televised at all?
No, doesn't look like it. Rarely is below World Group II.
Streaming is also hard to come by at this level, and even when it's supposedly available, the service quality is often very poor. Estonia apparently has very good internet connections though, so here's hoping.

Thanks for the info I'll keep my eyes peeled for any possible streaming.

philwrig · Hall of fame

I can't see any evidence of streaming yet, seating isn't up for the 2 other courts either. We'll know final nominations shortly.

the addict · Tennis legend

Sounds like we'll have to rely on our on-the-spot reporter then !

PaulM · Tennis legend

Some late changes:

Bulgaria: Kostova replaces Pironkova
Croatia: Jurak replaces Boskovic
Portugal: Jorge replaces Koehler
Portugal: Vilaca replaces Valle Costa

Scouseandy · Social player

Does anyone happen to know the schedule and which group winner we would play if we were to top ours? Had a quick look at the Fed Cup website but could only find the group lists...