By Tumaini Carayol (April 21, 2013) STUTTGART - There were few surprises on the first day of the Fed Cup World Group playoff tie between Germany and Serbia. As expected, Ana Ivanovic maneuvered past Mona Barthel in a tight three-set contest that … [Read more...]
Czech Republic and Russia Advance to Fed Cup Final, Complete Results
The Czech Republic and Russia have advanced to the Fed Cup final after victories over Belgium and Italy respectively. The final will be played in Russia on the weekend of November 5-6. Germany, Serbia, Spain and Ukraine have won their way … [Read more...]
Fed Cup Day 1 Results for World Group Semifinals and Playoff Ties
Here are the latest results for the 2011 Fed Cup World Group semifinals, and World Group and World Group II play-offs on 16-17 April. The World Group II play-off tie between Japan and Argentina has been postponed until 16-17 July, and will be played … [Read more...]
USA and Germany Face Off in Fed Cup World Group Playoff
The United States will try to stay in the Fed Cup World Group for 2012 as they compete against face Germany this weekend in the Fed Cup World Group Playoff in Stuttgart. Order of Play Saturday, 7:00 a.m. ET Singles A: Christina McHale (USA) vs. … [Read more...]
Fed Cup Draws for World Group Semifinals and Play-off Ties
The ITF has announced the draws for the 2011 Fed Cup World Group semifinals, and World Group and World Group II play-offs on 16-17 April. The World Group II play-off tie between Japan and Argentina has been postponed until 16-17 July, and will be … [Read more...]
ITF Announces Fed Cup Team Nominations for World Group Semifinals, and World Group and World Group II
On Wednesday the ITFÂ announced the team nominations for the 2011 Fed Cup by BNP Paribas World Group semifinals, and World Group and World Group II play-off ties to be played on 16-17 April. The World Group II play-off tie between Japan and … [Read more...]
ITF Increases Online Coverage of Fed Cup
The ITF announced today that it is increasing its live online coverage of ties in the 2011 Fed Cup by BNP Paribas. The World Group II play-offs have been added to the list of ties that will feature on the official Fed Cup website, FedCup.com and … [Read more...]
Rennae Stubbs Retires from Fed Cup
HOBART, Australia - After 41 Fed Cup ties Rennae Stubbs has retired from the women’s team event. Having played for the Australian Fed Cup team for16 years, the 39 year old leaves the court as the longest playing Australian woman with a 28-10 … [Read more...]
Fed Cup:U.S. vs. Belgium – Notes and Quotes and Day 1 Preview
United States vs. Belgium Fed Cup by BNP Paribas 2011 World Group Quarterfinal Sportpaleis * Antwerp, Belgium * February 5-6 The United States’ quest to reach the Fed Cup final for the third straight year begins at the 2011 Fed Cup by BNP Paribas … [Read more...]