“10s Whenever” Newsletter, Vol. 70 – The Fed Cup

Written by: Staff on 21st April 2012

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Newsletter, Vol. 70 – The Fed Cup

21 April 2012

The women’s Fed Cup World Group semifinals results are in and these ladies are really giving it all they’ve got for their countries as they battle it out on the courts. Currently Russia and Serbia are tied at 1-1, while the U.S.A is in the lead at 2-0 against Ukraine. The excitement in Monte Carlo is explosive with the upcoming blockbuster final between Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal. This will make the 31st time these two titans of tennis clash on the courts in a head to head battle. Rafa has won this title seven years in a row so he definitely won’t give it up without a fight. If you enjoy reading our newsletter we’re sure you have friends that would too, so don’t forget to forward it if you haven’t done so before!

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Fed Cup: U.S. vs. Ukraine – Day One Notes – U.S. leads Ukraine 2-0

The United States will look to clinch in the Fed Cup by BNP Paribas World Group Playoff against Ukraine on Sunday. Coverage begins on Tennis Channel at 10:30am ET on an outdoor clay court at the Superior Golf and Spa Resort in Kharkiv, Ukraine. The odds are in the United States’ favor tomorrow, as the U.S. team captured both singles matches on Day One to lead Ukraine 2-0. The U.S. is a perfect 18-0 when leading 2-0 on the first day. Today began with Christina McHale, who captured her third consecutive Fed Cup singles win beating Lesia Tsurenko, 6-1, 4-6, 6-3. [Read More]

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U.S. TEAMS ANNOUNCED FOR WORLD JUNIOR TENNIS COMPETITION

The USTA announced today the top American juniors who will represent the United States in the Junior Davis Cup (16-and-under) and Junior Fed Cup (16-and-under) by BNP Paribas and the World Junior Tennis Competition (14-and-under) North/Central American and Caribbean Championships. Each event features a four-team round robin competition April 26-28 in Merida, Mexico. Other nations participating include: Mexico, Canada, Costa Rica, Cuba, Dominican Republic and Puerto Rico. The top two teams from each division in the North/Central American and Caribbean Championships in Mexico will advance to the 16-nation World Final. The World Junior Tennis World Final will be held August 13-18 in Prostejov, Czech Republic, while the Junior Davis Cup and Junior Fed Cup World Finals will be held September 25-30 in Barcelona, Spain. [Read More]

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Results for Fed Cup by BNP Paribas World Group semifinals

The Fed Cup is going on all over the world played by many of the top women’s players as they duke it out on the courts with their countries teammates. So if you want to find out how your country, and your favorite players are doing in this years Fed Cup then don’t feel shy to find out. [Read More]

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Sven’s Blog – Greeting From The Amsterdam Tennis Academy

After traveling all over the US, Adidas head tennis coach Sven is finally back home in the Netherlands. He is checking up on his tennis academy and helping string some tennis rackets.

Sven Quote “Toalson stringing machine for the academy!” [Read More]

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First two entries confirmed for 2012 Olympic Tennis Event

The ITF today confirmed the first two entries for the 2012 Olympic Tennis Event after Tripartite Commission Invitation places were allocated in the women’s singles to Stephanie Vogt of Liechtenstein and Veronica Cepede Royg of Paraguay. The Olympic Tennis Event will take place at the All England Club, Wimbledon on 28 July – 5 August 2012. The Tripartite Commission consists of representatives from the IOC, National Olympic Committees (NOCs) and the ITF, with invitations available for singles players from nations with small Olympic teams. [Read More]

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