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dodrade


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PaulM wrote:

Lissey and Liv take the final two slots.

Seems an odd choice to me to take *both*. Heather is a very good doubles player and I would have rather had Jodie in as a third singles player option (and arguable she's a better pick at #2 than Katie B just now?).

Anyway, great experience for them to round off an excellent 12 months.

 They've been an established pair for several years, it would be pointless to pick one but not the other.

 

Wasn't expecting this at all but really pleased for them. Perhaps Heather still isn't 100% fit either. I suspect with Emma out (and presumably Katie Swan as well) expectations were sufficiently low for Annie to give them a chance.

 



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dodrade wrote:
PaulM wrote:

Lissey and Liv take the final two slots.

Seems an odd choice to me to take *both*. Heather is a very good doubles player and I would have rather had Jodie in as a third singles player option (and arguable she's a better pick at #2 than Katie B just now?).

Anyway, great experience for them to round off an excellent 12 months.

 They've been an established pair for several years, it would be pointless to pick one but not the other.

 

Wasn't expecting this at all but really pleased for them. Perhaps Heather still isn't 100% fit either. I suspect with Emma out (and presumably Katie Swan as well) expectations were sufficiently low for Annie to give them a chance.

 

 

 As I said I was quite happy with the choice given we still have 3 singles players. Though if there are fitness concerns about Heather or indeed Harriet or Katie B I would actually want Jodie in there as further singles cover given Harriet and Heather can cover doubles.

I never really agree with picking for the future or "giving a chance'' just based on current expectations as so much can change on the future. Pick what you think is the squad that gives you most chance of success in the here and now. And I don't say that that isn't picking Lissey and Olivia.



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PaulM wrote:

Lissey and Liv take the final two slots.

Bizarre. The #2, #4, #6 ranked singles players and two double specialists. Still, I doubt if it will any different to the result.



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Steve J wrote:
PaulM wrote:

Lissey and Liv take the final two slots.

Bizarre. The #2, #4, #6 ranked singles players and two double specialists. Still, I doubt if it will any different to the result.

I don't see the '"bizarre" at all. #1 Emma is presumably unavailable and the position re #3 Katie S is unclear plus the rankings of #3 to #6 Katie S, Katie B, Jodie and Heather have for a time been very close and fluctuating ( for instance Katie S will drop back to #6 post the BJK Cup based on ranking points coming off ). So while folk may disagree with the actual choices there is really no clear call on who should be the singles players based on very similar rankings. Honestly surely a judgement call.

And if the 3 singles players are fit and well, as I said, I am fine with the Lissey & Liv selection leaving us with both singles and doubles options.



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I agree with indiana, it's not a "bizarre" team selection. It's Anne's job to select the team based on a lot of factors, and she's picked a good team. As fans we just need to get behind the team, because I'm sure the players will play to win, and are hoping for a groundswell of support. Is it a slightly pragmatic selection, perhaps ... but the season is relentless, and the new season is just around 7 weeks away, with another national team event, the United Cup (with ranking points on offer) kicking off the lead-up to the Aussie Open. Add to that, the importance of the close season to build up strength and cardio, there's a lot for the players to pack in over the next few months. 2023 is super-important for our leading youngsters to stake a claim for participation on the WTA tour, and to aim for automatic main draw inclusion at the Slams.



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The deadline for team alterations was 11am today, and so far I haven't seen anything that changes the line-ups - although player list on the official site hasn't been updated recently.

Here are the teams as on the official site, and I have added the singles and doubles rankings (as at 31/10/22 since this weeks are delayed until after the tour finals).

Great Britain
Harriet Dart 95 95
Katie Boulter 130 UNR
Heather Watson 134 115
Alicia Barnett 821 60
Olivia Nicholls UNR 63
Captain Anne Keothavong (GBR)

Kazakhstan
Elena Rybakina 22 443
Yulia Putintseva 54 316
Zhibek Kulambayeva 442 205
Anna Danilina 496 12
Captain Yaroslava Shvedova (KAZ)

Spain
Paula Badosa 12 UNR
Nuria Parrizas-Diaz 73 335
Cristina Bucsa 107 150
Aliona Bolsova 195 58
Rebeka Masarova 133 192
Captain Anabel Medina Garrigues (ESP)


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New thread for the actual tournament when it starts tomorrow ?

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the addict wrote:

New thread for the actual tournament when it starts tomorrow ?

 go for it!



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the addict wrote:

The deadline for team alterations was 11am today, and so far I haven't seen anything that changes the line-ups - although player list on the official site hasn't been updated recently.

Here are the teams as on the official site, and I have added the singles and doubles rankings (as at 31/10/22 since this weeks are delayed until after the tour finals).

Great Britain
Harriet Dart 95 95
Katie Boulter 130 UNR
Heather Watson 134 115
Alicia Barnett 821 60
Olivia Nicholls UNR 63
Captain Anne Keothavong (GBR)

Kazakhstan
Elena Rybakina 22 443
Yulia Putintseva 54 316
Zhibek Kulambayeva 442 205
Anna Danilina 496 12
Captain Yaroslava Shvedova (KAZ)

Spain
Paula Badosa 12 UNR
Nuria Parrizas-Diaz 73 335
Cristina Bucsa 107 150
Aliona Bolsova 195 58
Rebeka Masarova 133 192
Captain Anabel Medina Garrigues (ESP)

 Kulambayeva is the token Kazak as she was born in Almaty but the other 3 nominated players plus the captain were all born in Moscow.



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JonH comes home wrote:
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New thread for the actual tournament when it starts tomorrow ?

 go for it!

 I was waiting for the new rankings to come out before starting the thread - but never mind !



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the addict wrote:
JonH comes home wrote:
the addict wrote:

New thread for the actual tournament when it starts tomorrow ?

 go for it!

 I was waiting for the new rankings to come out before starting the thread - but never mind !

 Sorry TA, as it starts today and nothing had been posted I thought it best to put something up! 



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JonH comes home wrote:
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JonH comes home wrote:
the addict wrote:

New thread for the actual tournament when it starts tomorrow ?

 go for it!

 I was waiting for the new rankings to come out before starting the thread - but never mind !

 Sorry TA, as it starts today and nothing had been posted I thought it best to put something up! 

 The new rankings are out, so I'll check them now



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Some slight changes, so I have posted in the other thread - perhaps you could delete the earlier post.

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GB is the only country that hasnt selected a venue for the BJK Cup Qualifiers

www.billiejeankingcup.com/en/draws-results/qualifiers/2023.aspx

When does it need to be determined by?

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The LTA have announced that it will be held at the Coventry Building Society Arena.

Have a read of this news release from the venue



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