2023 BJK Cup Qualifiers - GB v France, Coventry - 14-15 April

JonH comes home · Tennis legend

RE: 2023 BJK Cup Qualifiers - GB v France, Coventry - 14-15 April

LordBrownof · Futures level

Singles ranking-wise, there's not much in it but we should have the edge in doubles. Peterson is a seasoned pro, and from what I've seen is pretty even-headed - also made the 4th Rd of indian Wells this year, if memory serves. It's a decent draw but still tricky.

HarryGem · Club Coach

LordBrownof wrote:
Singles ranking-wise, there's not much in it but we should have the edge in doubles. Peterson is a seasoned pro, and from what I've seen is pretty even-headed - also made the 4th Rd of indian Wells this year, if memory serves. It's a decent draw but still tricky.

If we can't beat Sweden without Emma (and I'm not trying to be arrogant here) at home then big questions should be asked. Peterson is a decent player but has been injured quite a bit recently and is very beatable. The only other top 200 player they have is Bjorklund. Otherwise all their women are ranked 350 or below.

Interesting to see where the match is played.

GAMEOVER · Satellite level

Back in 2012 we played Sweden away with the goal of reaching the World Group playoffs. This was the first of 4 away ties trying to make the next stage up all of which were lost. Sweden won 4-1 winning all the singles with Larsson and Arvidsson. Annie K played 2 singles for us with Laura and Bally one a piece. Bally and Heather won a dead doubles match. When we did eventually get a home tie in 2019 and win the tie the rules were completely changed. On top of that Katie Boulter sustained a serious injury.

PaulM · Tennis legend

And some of us were there in Boras!

the addict · Tennis legend

Too early to start a new thread for this.

The LTA have announced today that the play-off tie against Sweden on 11th-12th November will be held at the Copper Box Arena. Tickets go on sale to Advantage Club members on 4th September and to the general public on 7th September.

More info here

GAMEOVER · Satellite level

the addict wrote:
Too early to start a new thread for this.

The LTA have announced today that the play-off tie against Sweden on 11th-12th November will be held at the Copper Box Arena. Tickets go on sale to Advantage Club members on 4th September and to the general public on 7th September.

More info here

Team announced as expected Katie B.Jodie,Harriet and Heather.

JonH comes home · Tennis legend

Presumably wed expect Katie and Jodie for singles and Heather and Harriet pairing for doubles?

SuperT · Futures level

JonH comes home wrote:
Presumably wed expect Katie and Jodie for singles and Heather and Harriet pairing for doubles?

That's what I would expect but it's good that any one of them could play singles if needed so Anne has plenty of options.

dodrade · Futures qualifying

Disappointed to see Lissey and Liv dropped. They might not have had has good a season as 2021 or 2022 but have always performed well when selected. Heather and Harriet rarely play together outside the grass court season and the latter has shown almost no form until this week.

JonH comes home · Tennis legend

dodrade wrote:
Disappointed to see Lissey and Liv dropped. They might not have had has good a season as 2021 or 2022 but have always performed well when selected. Heather and Harriet rarely play together outside the grass court season and the latter has shown almost no form until this week.

I guess , being frank, Harriet and Heather are better doubles players than liv and Lissey or Maia and Naiktha, regardless of rankings or how much they play. And both can play singles if needed, and are experienced. Makes sense to me!

the addict · Tennis legend

I think it is a sensible selection for this tie. If either Heather or Harriet should be injured at the time of the tie there is always the fall-back position of bringing in Lissey and Liv (who did beat them in Surbiton but lost at Nottingham)

indiana · Tennis legend

JonH comes home wrote:
dodrade wrote:
Disappointed to see Lissey and Liv dropped. They might not have had has good a season as 2021 or 2022 but have always performed well when selected. Heather and Harriet rarely play together outside the grass court season and the latter has shown almost no form until this week.
I guess , being frank, Harriet and Heather are better doubles players than liv and Lissey or Maia and Naiktha, regardless of rankings or how much they play. And both can play singles if needed, and are experienced. Makes sense to me!

Yes Jon, well as Lissey and Liv have done in the past both generally and in the BJK Cup, I thoroughly agree.

foobarbaz · Strong Club Player

indiana wrote:
JonH comes home wrote:
dodrade wrote:
Disappointed to see Lissey and Liv dropped. They might not have had has good a season as 2021 or 2022 but have always performed well when selected. Heather and Harriet rarely play together outside the grass court season and the latter has shown almost no form until this week.
I guess , being frank, Harriet and Heather are better doubles players than liv and Lissey or Maia and Naiktha, regardless of rankings or how much they play. And both can play singles if needed, and are experienced. Makes sense to me!
Yes Jon, well as Lissey and Liv have done in the past both generally and in the BJK Cup, I thoroughly agree.

In previous tie's, Harriet has been the leading Brit and playing her singles matches, and then having to play in the deciding doubles rubber understandably was too big an ask. This time, with the topsy-turvy rankings the way they are, Harriet will be singles cover in case of injury to Katie / Jodie. She should therefore be fresh for the doubles, and both her and Heather will have plenty of hitting practice against the other two during the preparation days. As long as the two currently-leading Brits don't pick up an injury in the run up to the tie, it should all work out.

PaulM · Tennis legend

Comfortably our strongest team. Can't make the tie but hopefully they do the business.