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PaulM


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I should add, this draw doesn't seem to meet the Fed Cup's rules for how draws are completed. Based on Appendix A, the top 4 seeds should be put into 4 separate pools, thereafter teams should be drawn in groups of 4 based on ranking order. If any are left over, the draw should be completed so that the highest ranked teams are in the smallest groups.

That being the case, Estonia and Bulgaria cannot be in the same group, as they should have been drawn and placed into separate pools together in group 3 of teams, and Bosnia has to be in a group of 4 as the lowest ranked team (placed last along with the other 'hangover' Latvia).

Maybe I'm missing something, but it seems to me this is wrong?

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

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

 



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newman wrote:

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

 

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



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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.

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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.



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

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

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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.



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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

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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. 



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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.

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

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Some late changes:

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

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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...


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