Monday, February 4, 2013
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Fed Cup Team Nominations for World Group First Round Ties
The
ITF has announced the official team nominations for the Fed Cup by BNP
Paribas World Group first round ties, taking place on February 9-10.
WORLD GROUP FIRST ROUND
CZECH REPUBLIC v AUSTRALIA
Venue: Cez Arena, Ostrava, CZE (hard – indoors)
Czech Republic
Petra Kvitova
Lucie Safarova
Lucie Hradecka
Andrea Hlavackova
Captain: Petr Pala
Australia
Samantha Stosur
Casey Dellacqua
Jarmila Gajdosova
Ashleigh Barty
Captain: Alicia Molik
ITALY v USA
Venue: 105 Stadium, Rimini, ITA (clay – indoors)
Italy
Sara Errani
Roberta Vinci
Karin Knapp
Nastassja Burnett
Captain: Corrado Barazzutti
USA
Melanie Oudin
Varvara Lepchenko
Jamie Hampton
Liezel Huber
Captain: Mary Joe Fernandez |
RUSSIA v JAPAN
Venue: Olympic Stadium, Moscow, RUS (hard – indoors)
Russia
Maria Kirilenko
Ekaterina Makarova
Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova
Elena Vesnina
Captain: Shamil Tarpischev
Japan
Ayumi Morita
Kimiko Date-Krumm
Misaki Doi
Kurumi Nara
Captain: Takeshi Murakami
SERBIA v SLOVAK REPUBLIC
Venue:
Hala "CAIR", Nis, SRB (hard – indoors)
Serbia
Ana Ivanovic
Jelena Jankovic
Bojana
Jovanovski
Vesna Dolonc
Captain: Dejan Vranes
Slovak Republic
Dominika Cibulkova
Daniela Hantuchova
Magdalena Rybarikova
Jana Cepelova
Captain: Matej Liptak |
Stephens Reinjures Ab; Out Of Fed Cup
It
looks like Sloane Stephens has yet to solve her abdominal injury puzzle
as the promising American teen has pulled out of Fed Cup with an ab
strain.
Czech Doubles Team Sets Davis Cup Record Win
With
the exception of Novak Djokovic, most of the world’s leading players
opted against extending themselves in the weekend’s Davis Cup action,
maintaining the fixtures came too close on the back of the Australian
Open. But the Czech Republic’s Tomas Berdych worked overtime to play the
hero’s role for the defending champions in their win over Switzerland in
Geneva.
Cardio Tennis Helps Drive Tennis Participation
Cardio
Tennis is fast becoming a worldwide brand—receiving prominent play by
Tennis Australia (TA) during this year’s Australian Open and officially
relaunching/rebranding in Great Britain with new initiatives and a new
spokesperson.
USTA Expands Training Program at National Training Center
The
USTA announced that USTA Player Development is expanding its training
program at the National Training Center-East at the USTA Billie Jean
King National Tennis Center in Flushing, N.Y., hiring Erik Kortland as
National Coach, Junior Development, to coach players in a new “Feeder
Program” for boys and girls ages 9 through 13.
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Daily Tennis News—Business
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A
Collection of Tennis Images For Sale
A
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Tennis Job of the Week
Position: Community Outreach Manager
The Junior Tennis Champions Center (JTCC) is a nationally recognized
tennis facility in College Park, Maryland, that trains national and
international level elite juniors. JTCC also has a growing community
outreach program for underprivileged youth. This is a maturing
experience for JTCC players because they learn to become role-models by
teaching younger children how to play tennis.
Community Outreach Manager (COM) will work closely with the General
Manger and CEO to manage all facets of program.
Salary and benefits.
Email resume to
apant@thetccp.com.
Tennis Job of the Day
Saddlebrook Resort, Wesley Chapel, Florida is seeking a pro. 813 973
1111.
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