2022 BJK Cup Qualifiers - Czech Republic vs GB - 15-16 April - plus pre Finals preamble

GAMEOVER · Satellite level

RE: 2022 BJK Cup Qualifiers - Czech Republic vs GB - 15-16 April

GAMEOVER · Satellite level

When you look at who plays doubles in a deciding rubber the practice appears to be to pick your best singles player and your best doubles player. The Czechs , US and Ukraine all did that. Picking an established doubles pairing who are not top players when the match is live does not seem to happen in general. As an exception Japan with a successful doubles pair beat Jo and Heather in 2018.

Steve J · Lower Club Player

GAMEOVER wrote:
When you look at who plays doubles in a deciding rubber the practice appears to be to pick your best singles player and your best doubles player. The Czechs , US and Ukraine all did that.

Muchova has a doubles ranking of 552. The player with the highest doubles ranking in the Czech squad was Bouzkova. Muchova played doubles with Vondrousova a couple of times last year.

the addict · Tennis legend

Steve J wrote:
GAMEOVER wrote:
When you look at who plays doubles in a deciding rubber the practice appears to be to pick your best singles player and your best doubles player. The Czechs , US and Ukraine all did that.
Muchova has a doubles ranking of 552. The player with the highest doubles ranking in the Czech squad was Bouzkova. Muchova played doubles with Vondrousova a couple of times last year.

She doesn't play a lot of doubles. But I see she partnered Pliscova a couple of times last year, including a 2 & 2 win over Dart and Kontaveit in Montreal.

LordBrownof · Futures level

www.youtube.com/watch

Highlights of the practice sets, which I must say are impressive. They all look to be moving well on clay. I didn't see the tie sadly, as I was 9 hours behind, but from these 5mins they all look decent.

foobarbaz · Strong Club Player

The complete coverage of play from both days is now available on the BBC IPlayer. The doubles match is interesting. I was impressed also by Naomi Broady's commentary.

wolf · Tennis legend

@Kheredine @Kheredine2018
Glasgows autumn of tennis could get bigger yet. Am hearing Emirates Arena is in pole position to land the big
@BJKCup
finals in November , which would mean Britain (
@EmmaRaducanu
& Co) would qualify as hosts. 2 other European cities are also bidding.
@ITFTennis
meeting Mon/Tues

PaulM · Tennis legend

Would be incredible. Week off work for that one!

JonH comes home · Tennis legend

That would be very exciting - not sure I agree with the idea of a team knocked out then qualifying as hosts but if it is GB, Ill forgive that!

indiana · Tennis legend

Sometimes needs must so a visit through to Glasgow may be in order if it comes and I can afford and get tickets.

JonH comes home · Tennis legend

great news, GB has won the rights to host the finals which will be in Glasgow in November

So Davis Cup in the autumn and BJK Cup FInals in the autumn, all to Glasgow on a forum bus!!

PaulM · Tennis legend

Absolutely amazing news!

JonH comes home · Tennis legend

Here is the ITF article on it - Annie K was on BBC Breakfast this morning to make the announcement

www.billiejeankingcup.com/en/news/326554.aspx

Jaggy1876 · Grand Slam Champion

indiana wrote:
Sometimes needs must so a visit through to Glasgow may be in order if it comes and I can afford and get tickets.

Scotlands true capital city certainly in terms of culture and sport anyway

Im not massively into these tournaments as such but being on the doorstep think I will be going along.

Strongbow · All-time great

Jaggy1876 wrote:
indiana wrote:
Sometimes needs must so a visit through to Glasgow may be in order if it comes and I can afford and get tickets.
Scotlands true capital city certainly in terms of culture and sport anyway
Im not massively into these tournaments as such but being on the doorstep think I will be going along.

I was about to say "home of the deep fried Mars bar" but apparently it's Stonehaven (Wiki).