Fed Cup 2018

[Bumpswithagrin]

We always lose doubles. She hasn't won a damn team tournament match since they started. Something needs to give.

Unfortunately...

https://www.tennis.com.au/news-and-events/players-and-rankings/rankings

Who else do you pick who isn't Stosur?

You pick anyone who is willing to give 100% and won't throw a tanty if things aren't going their way. If you have limited stocks available that's all you can do. If Dasha is going to continue to be picked she needs to show more maturity. If you lose so be it, but as long as you've done your best no one can complain but things like tanking and tantrums should not be tolerated.

The Ukrainian team to their credit did well but luckily we had a strong doubles combo to take out the tie. A win is a win and we will take it and run!

 

[Bumpswithagrin]

Import more Russians!

Bring back Konta!

 

[Bumpswithagrin]

Yeah the link I gave very much undermines my complaints because there really isn't much else.

That link is also out of date, not that it makes much difference...

 

[Redline]

Avoided a very embarrassing end to the summer for Tennis Australia with the Davis Cup loss last week. Given the way Tennis Australia appears to put the Davis Cup and Fed Cup above all else they really need to perform at home.

 

[Bumpswithagrin]

Avoided a very embarrassing end to the summer for Tennis Australia with the Davis Cup loss last week. Given the way Tennis Australia appears to put the Davis Cup and Fed Cup above all else they really need to perform at home.

Agree. Feels like they've been drinking their own bath water. We need to face facts that we are not a dominant tennis nation anymore and need to work very hard to get near a lot of other teams, even on home turf.

 

[Firestarter]

That link is also out of date, not that it makes much difference...

Surprisingly hard to find an organised rankings site. Foxsports at least gives me the same names. Probably missing a Rodionova.

 

[Bumpswithagrin]

Surprisingly hard to find an organised rankings site. Foxsports at least gives me the same names. Probably missing a Rodionova.

It's not a great deal different, just a different order (the men's is quite a bit different). Your point still stands, slim pickings, but it's the same for a lot of countries I suppose. Whoever plays needs to meet certain behavioral standards. Ukraine played a 15 year old who showed more maturity than Dasha. I like Dash but she does need to work on her attitude and emotions as it definitely costs her games.

 

[MacMum]

Dasha turning into a tennis brat now as well. Hope someone tells her to pull her head in!

 

[Bumpswithagrin]

Dasha turning into a tennis brat now as well. Hope someone tells her to pull her head in!

Her and Nick should play mixed doubles

 

[MacMum]

Her and Nick should play mixed doubles

OMG, don't think I could watch!

 

[Bumpswithagrin]

OMG, don't think I could watch!

Actually they might have already, at the Hopman Cup at some point??? But they are both in good humour when they play that as it's only exhibition matches I suppose.

 

[Marmozet]

Only saw highlights and it looked like Kostyuk struggled a bit, but the future is still pretty bright.

I still can't believe that she's only 15 and playing professional tennis.

She's definitely one to keep an eye on over the next few years.

 

[AlwaysHawks15]

The issue with dasha is because of her style of play if the level drops off even a bit she looks like a very average tennis player. As is the case atm, all over the shop mentally needs to focus on getting that right before worrying about playing some good tennis.

 

[BobbyMorri]

good draw for us. Should beat the Dutch.

 

[Bumpswithagrin]

good draw for us. Should beat the Dutch.

At home too

 

[vaughany]

Any idea on which Australian city will host the tie?

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[Bumpswithagrin]

Any idea on which Australian city will host the tie?

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Any idea on which Australian city will host the tie?

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No idea. They were asking for suggestions on FB though, I suggested Kooyong

 

[Bumpswithagrin]

It’s been announced that next tie will be in Wollongong

 

[vaughany]

This weekend versus Netherlands in Wollongong, NSW. Tickets $72 or
Live coverage on 7mate and 7two.

TEAMS
Ash Barty
Daria Gavrilova
Sam Stosur
Destanee Aiava

Lesley Kerkhove
Quirine Lemoin
Demi Schuur
Indy De Vroome




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[pepsi]

Wouldn't give sam a gig in singles or doubles with her form. What is the surface? Should really win with the opposition lineup. Horrible timing as well with the European clay season starting and plauers having to return to australia.

 

[BobbyMorri]

This weekend versus Netherlands in Wollongong, NSW. Tickets $72 or
Live coverage on 7mate and 7two.

TEAMS
Ash Barty
Daria Gavrilova
Sam Stosur
Destanee Aiava

Lesley Kerkhove
Quirine Lemoin
Demi Schuur
Indy De Vroome




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who????

i have only heard of Demi Schuur, who won Brisbane and Hobart doubles this year.

 

[ozgamer]

Wouldn't give sam a gig in singles or doubles with her form.

True, but it's her veteran experience that is valuable esp with Des there. She wouldn't be expected to carry the team like in the past. It's expected that Ash and Dasha to carry the load. Surprised Tomljanović wasn't invited considering the effort TA went to "Australianize" her.

What is the surface?

Indoor hard.

Should really win with the opposition lineup.

Yes we should really piss it in.

Horrible timing as well with the European clay season starting and players having to return to australia.

The "perk" of being Australian and agreed on the timing. These Fed Cup ties are held 3 weeks after Miami whereas the Davis Cup qtrs are held only the 1 week after Miami

 

[Bumpswithagrin]

Some disquiet in tennis circles I believe about Aiva being selected as others are ranked higher. I assumed Stosur would play doubles in place of Dellacqua.

 

[Bumpswithagrin]

Barty and Stosur named in singles and will pair up for doubles.

 

[MacMum]

God help us......or at least Ash, she'll need it.