The slower surface should preferably be

Slovak Fed Cup captain Matej Liptak argues that slower surface in Bratislava NTC may be in the weekend match with Australia for his team an advantage. From Wednesday his Zverenky start with the help of sparing partners special training to Australian Samantha Stosur unit, which for Slovakia "nightmare".

Slovak team launched formal training in the Monday, February 1, together but could be earlier. "On Saturday we had dinner together on Sunday we were to see an exhibition to the European Championships in figure skating. The mood in the team is excellent. We wanted to meet us finish what we have achieved. The original was extremely fast would be playing in it too many exchanges. The new surface is slower and rougher, more difficult to move, it can not be him došmyknúť. You have to get used to tajming. I firmly believe that this can be an advantage for our girls," said Liptak.

Cibulková would welcome the surface faster, adapt to but collective. " Fed Cup is a team competition. Gradually getting used to the surface and the high bounce balls. Match I am very excited, because last time I played Fed Cup meeting two years ago, when we welcomed Germany. At that time it was such a craze, because I came to Slovakia as a finalist at the Australian Open. I hope that will be a full house and the audience create a great atmosphere. " The opening day should Cibulková as the current Slovak duo face off against Stosur. "I did not win with it not even once. Most hinder me its annoying kick at the service ball high jumps. Samantha always breaks my rhythm on the return but that is my favorite blow, so I played against him so hard. Hantuchova experienced champion US Open in 2011 and is well aware of the co-action in doubles. It depends on what will be Samantha day. It can give a good performance, but there are also days when so does not feel the ball. Her arms are the greatest service and forehand. " Best balance with Stosur has the Sloveniek Čepelová that it to hard in Doha was able to climb in January in Brisbane to trojsetovom losing battle. " I can not say that the game did not suit me. Both matches were balanced. In Brisbane in the third set, I missed by 3 0th If the captain gives the best chance, I will do everything for a successful outcome, " she told TASR Slovak quartet.
Liptak believes that his toys can succeed against Stosur. ,, Each series is once ended. From Wednesday to include in training sparring that we will be modeled Stosur. I have an idea that our players would be able to overcome it, but I'll keep it for myself yet. Australian girl being undermined by Jarek Wolfe, who is dangerous toys. He has been added to the team but great deblistka Casey Dellacqua. Although she did not play in any tournaments recently, but in the past has repeatedly played deblových Masters. "(TASR)
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Hantuchova On this sandpaper has never played!
BRATISLAVA - Slovak national team tenistiek has long been in such a full-fledged composition as the Bratislava weekend match with Australian girl in round 1 II. World Group Fed Cup teams in 2016 women.

Only the third time in four years will have home advantage. In addition, the Australian girl missing two essential Toys - native Russian Daria Gavrilovová, which has not yet received from the International Tennis Federation (ITF) permission to play for the country of your choice, a native of Bratislava just Jarmila Wolfe, from expenditure Gajdošová (shut her aching back). Nevertheless, svěřenkyni Alicia Molik favorite. On Tuesday's press conference at the NTC, which will be played, it said the captain Matej Liptak home.

"Even in the absence Jarky Wolfe nothing has changed on that Samantha Stosur can board the three meetings, and take care of rolling three points. In the singles is clearly favorable balance against our toys and Australian doubles with Casey Dellacqua is a paper better. We must responsibly handle single against the two, which is not easy if it somehow add one point. I believe we can pleasantly surprise, perhaps we will propel the audience. I hope that team spirit is reflected and somehow to jointly manage. The mood is excellent, already the the duel looking forward, " stated Liptak, who utensils its eighth season on the bench (Score 7: 7) and is the longest acting chief of Staff of the implementation of the previous eight became independent.

Model the Miss Stosur
Winner of the singles on the New York US Open in 2011 and a former unit renkingu WTA Doubles Stosur has the foursome of SR balance altogether 15: 2 (Carolina Schmiedlová 2: 0, Dominika Cibulkova 5: 0 without losing even a set, Daniela Hantuchova 7: 1, while the only defeat cashed already in the 2003 season, Jana Čepelová 1: 1), this year has already surpassed Hantuchova (6: 4, 6: 2 in Sydney) and a blade (6: 4, 3: 6, 6: 4 in Brisbane). "From tomorrow we modeled sparing on that Miss Stosur," ushered in Liptak. "I can not say that she had me downright does not. It depends on what day to sort out the service. If good, he thereby grueling under pressure even on their own, because it must be sustained, " explained Čepelová.

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"I'd included it in my Top 3 najneobľúbenejších súperiek with Serena Williams and Li Na, who has ended his career. I did not until recently had 5: 0 against Mladenovic and Kristine as the Australian Open ended ... reminded of a fact, no series that lasts forever, " with grace leverage its recent defeat in the first round of Grand Slam in Melbourne Dominika Cibulkova and added: " At Stosur is most unpleasant to her administration. Not even the'kick' itself, because to him it can be a more appropriate way, but the fact that she equally throws the ball to first service and the classic variant with the high jump. Wrong, this was read. I was completely breaks the rhythm of the team returne. "

Schmiedlová, the 29th ranked squad SR evaluation unit, said: "I am with Stosur took place on clay even match, could have won. I have in front of it to such respect as against some other toys, but I recognize that it is very good and unpleasant tennis player. "assembly hostiteliek very difficult to estimate.

"We'll see ..." said Liptak on whether ultimately use Čepelová premožiteľka the only "key" Stosur of fresher period (6: 4, 4: 6, 6: 1 in Doha two years ago), and added: "I have some idea how to go, but I'll take it, of course, for yourself. It will be important also to how everything develops into Friday, Sat Stosur to me filing a forehand belongs to the top-three on the circuit, but it also has its weaknesses, and we weapons. We know how it's unpleasant. Each line may be terminated. I believe it will be right now. "

Surface sewed for Slovaks
Discussed topic is the new face of Aegon Arena. Slovenky he sewed for himself and not everything has completely sit, was born, however, a compromise supporting a common goal. "At this sandpaper is about not playing in any tournament, he's very, very slowly," admitted Hantuchova. "If there was a tournament and could I would choose, I probably should chose something else, however this is a team competition, it must be adapted to the interests of the whole. For training I catch tajming, every day it gets better, " she said, Cibulkova." It's not that slow but tough. We designed the substrate so that the first suit us. This is what we have achieved, though at the same time we can come out a little towards Stosur, " acknowledged Liptak.

The predicted dvojke Austrálčaniek lefthand univerálke Dellacqua, who missed a competition in January after a concussion, captain Sloveniek remarked: "It is an experienced, that Debla can truly play. In singles, however, may experience a lack of match practice. The Arin Rodionova is probably more will be counted only that doubles. The wider nomination has been added and Storm Sanders, another lefty - reacts to it adequate sparring. I do not know her, even her smoothing out. I heard that it is a play game on fast surfaces. Kimberly Birrellová played with Dominika recently in Hobart (6: 1, 6: 0 for slovenka - Ed.). She is young and talented, but I think still have poor'level'. "
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Hantuchova before FEDCUP: "If the good atmosphere in the team, we can achieve anything"

BRATISLAVA (SITA) - All four Slovak tennis players that are in the squad for Bratislava's weekend meeting with Australian girl in round 1 II. World Group Fed Cup women's national teams, 18 January parted at the outset the Melbourne Grand Slam Australian Open. Team competition is an ideal platform to correct the mood. "These results in Australia really not to my liking. That is uncertain, however, it does not always succeed. Needless Take it to do anything. It's just the beginning of the year. We need to further toil and also use this Fed Cup week out to get us in shape. Every day is getting better and I hope that by Saturday we will be optimally prepared, " said SITA 32-year-old Poprad native Daniela Hantuchova, which in Fed Cup debut already in season 1999 has it Statistics 36:19. The most experienced member of the home team Hantuchova stressed that the Federation Cup had never nezovšednie: "I really look forward to that game. All the more that we play at home. I hope the fans come to encourage us in ever greater numbers. They is challenging fights, especially those against Stosur. None of us are against it precisely the most favorable balance. It has one of the best submissions on the circuit and in particular in connection with the species they are probably quite effectively, well it mixes, it's a big weapon. But we also have the advantages that we can use. If the good atmosphere in the team, we can achieve anything."

The former number five world ranking WTA Hantuchova completed in medzisezónnom lengthy periods of training under the supervision Argentinean Carlos Rodriguez, previously coach Belgium girl Justine Henin. She admitted that it was also under the influence of one particular desires concerning 2016 season: "The Olympic Games represent for me an enormous amount. Start to them is one of my goals. I will make for the fulfillment of everything that can. Otherwise I just spent the six weeks of training in China. If the team Riom ultimately fails, it will have very much displeased. " Hantuchova currently obeys health: " Of course, after so many years there are some things, but until you wake up and can I go play, it's good. Trying to care for yourself as possible. " Holder of a complete collection of Grand Slam titles mix already does not drive to extremes probably cancels participation in the new WTA International tournament from February 8 in Kaohsiung in Taiwan: "I do not give a ... Travel & Such delays are no longer any my body too well." Spoludržiteľka Fed Cup 2002 Hantuchova freshly already is the last still racket member of the then cooperative, after farewell Henrieta Nagyova and Martina Sucha announced the end of active operations and Janette Husarova: " She did it for Slovak tennis very much and Now in it to proceed with a trainer Fed Cup team, which is very nice, it should be valued and weigh. When I was 9-10 years and grew up at Slavia, it has been a great motivation to follow the training. Backhand the time I odkukala from it ... "
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Surprises galore in Slovakia-Australia draw

By John Bonney

BRATISLAVA, SLOVAKIA: Both captains sprung surprises at Friday’s draw for Slovakia’s Fed Cup by BNP Paribas World Group II first round tie at home to Australia as the opening tactical salvos of the contest began before a ball was even struck.

Visiting captain Alicia Molik selected Russian-born world number 275 Arina Rodionova for Friday’s opening singles rubber in what will be the 26-year-old’s Fed Cup debut for her adopted country.
Rodionova, who learned she will be playing the previous night and described it as a “very special moment” will face Slovakia’s top-ranked player Anna Karolina Schmiedlova first up on Saturday in the 3,000-capacity National Tennis Centre.

Australia’s former US Open champion Sam Stosur then takes on Jana Cepelova in the second rubber.
Cepelova, ranked 132 in singles, was a curious selection for Slovakia’s captain Matej Liptak who preferred her to either of the experienced duo of Dominika Cibulkova or Daniela Hantuchova.
The clue to his strategy is the threat of Stosur who holds a combined 12-1 record against those two.
“Normally when I have the names Cibulkova and Hantuchova in my nominations I always use them because they are leaders of the team,” Liptak, whose side have lost four of their last five ties, said.
“But as soon as I knew we were playing Australia I knew some of my players are not happy playing against Stosur, and some like it more. She is the best player in the tie and Australia are favourites for the three matches she will play, so we need to win one of them.”

Recently married Rodionova, younger sister of Anastasia who she partnered to the Australian Open doubles quarterfinals this year, was an even bigger surprise, although Molik’s options have been reduced by the unavailability of Jarmila Wolfe (nee Gajdosova) through injury and Russian-born Daria Gavrilova who is still not eligible to play Fed Cup for Australia.
Much will depend on Stosur as seven-times champions Australia try and ward off a fourth consecutive Fed Cup defeat, but Molik has every confidence in Rodionova.
“For me Fed Cup is about form and Arina has clearly displayed great form here in singles here on this surface in Slovakia, so it’s pretty natural and normal,” said Molik, who has also nominated experienced doubles specialist Casey Dellacqua and teenager Kimberly Birrell in her team.
“You have to play the players who are feeling good and carrying confidence.”

Stosur was unable to play in Australia’s defeat by the Netherlands in a World Group play-off last April, a gut-wrenching loss for Molik, who says this tie is about redemption.
“This is critical for us,” she said. “We’ve spent so many years in the top eight nations and that’s where we deserve to be. We need to show we belong there again.”

Slovakia, champions in 2002, are also trying to get back among the elite after relegation in 2014 and then losing in the World Group II first round last year to the Netherlands before thumping Sweden in a relegation play-off, also in Bratislava.

To do that one of Liptak’s players will probably need to beat Stosur and in Cepelova they have a player with a 1-1 record against her – a healthy tally compared to her team mates.
Cepelova won their first encounter in Doha in 2014 although Stosur edged a three-setter recently in Brisbane, both matches played on hard courts.
“She is a great server and strong forehand but I know her game because I played her twice in two tough matches and I’ll prepare as much as I can,” the 22-year-old, who has a 2-2 Fed Cup singles record, said.

Sunday’s reverse singles will see Stosur up against Schmiedlova and Cepelova take on Rodionova although there could be further tinkering.

The full draw is listed below:
Saturday
R1 Anna Karolina Schmiedlova (SVK) v Arina Rodionova (AUS)
R2 Jana Cepelova (SVK) v Samantha Stosur (AUS)
Sunday
R3 Anna Karolina Schmiedlova (SVK) v Samantha Stosur (AUS)
R4 Jana Cepelova (SVK) v Arina Rodionova (AUS)
R5 Jana Cepelova/Daniela Hantuchova (SVK) v Casey Dellacqua/Samantha Stosur (AUS)




Priority will be given Čepelová

Slovak tennis Anna Carolina Schmiedlová unit and two Australian Arina Rodionova arrival on Saturday at 14.00 in Aegon Arena against each other in the opening singles match 1st round II. Federation Cup World Group. In a second single on a hard surface DecoColor they compete against two Slovak Jana Cepelova and Australian Samantha Stosur unit. Friday's ruling on the lot.

Sunday's program opened at 13.00 duel of team units Schmiedlová and Stosur, should then be present with Čepelová Rodionova. The final doubles nominated Slovak captain Matej Liptak pair Daniela Hantuchova, Čepelová, Australian captain Alicia Molik provisionally reported tandem Stosur, Casey Dellacqua. Liptak put in place dvojhier Ranking number two Slovak Dominika Cibulkova Cepelova, which is the only balanced account with Stosur (1: 1). The main referees will be a Romanian Michaela Testibanová, in the role of arbitrators shall empajrových featuring American Jake Garner and Paul Vieira Soušová Brazilian woman. Play with balls Dunlop Fort All Court.


In Fed Cup history will be a second mutual duel of the two countries in April 1995 on the grass in Perth won the domestic Australian girl 3: 2nd Slovaks last year in round 1 II. World Group lost in Apeldoorn with domestic Dutchwoman 1: 4th The promotion round to participate in the second eight ball then beat the NTC Sweden 4 0. Schmiedlová the council that starts on Saturday, as another nomination Rodionova singlistky her by surprise. ," None of us expected it will play. I do not know it, but I believe I can do it and get the first point for Slovakia. For training me it went well and I am delighted that the captain gave me confidence, " said Milan coach Zverenky Martinca. Čepelová learned of his Saturday's launch on Thursday. " S eider we Kosice duo, we are good friends. We got the chance to captain and will we want to use. I think it does not matter whether I play first or second. the game I am looking forward. in January I with Stosur has lost in three sets at the tournament in Brisbane. Now I will with the help of viewers seek revenge. I heard I have to be sold out. I think it will be a good atmosphere. " Slovak captain Liptak from the beginning of the week was clear that the opening day figure Cepelova. "Janka Stosur has the best balance, in addition to the workouts he showed in a very good light. Play Australian units it sits over the next three to our toy and I believe that it is confirmed in Saturday's duel. Regarding the nomination Schmiedlová, it is our unit last season and achieved excellent results in the fedcucpových meetings with the Netherlands and Sweden has switched off to good performance. Perhaps it is to our advantage to start. If he wins, Janko will be taken up more easily. I do not exclude that I change the nomination for Sunday's singles and build Dominika Cibulkova. In doubles while counting with Janka and Daniela Hantuchova. " Stosur surprisingly, Liptak against it stand the blade. " Hansel we played two difficult matches trojsetové and on Saturdays, it will be difficult duel. So I Slovenke positive balance and I would like it extended, but Fed Cup is something completely different than tournaments WTA and Grand slams. Personally I do not care whether the onset of the first or second, " said the US Open champion from 2011.

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Program drew Fed Cup duel Slovakia - Australia

Autor: SITA, dnes 13:01

Clash Slovakia - Australia opened Carolina Schmiedlová and Arina Rodionova, after which the Aegon Arena NTC introduce Jana Cepelova and Samantha Stosur.

BRATISLAVA February 5 (WebNoviny.sk) - Carolina Schmiedlová and Arina Rodionova opened on Saturday at 14.00 weekend meeting in Bratislava Slovakia - Australia in round 1 II. World Group Fed Cup 2016 tennis representative teams of women. "I think it would be cool. When you make a good, will it be countered. For training I'm sure it and I am pleased that my captain showed confidence. In preparation we all behaved well, certainly when deciding not easy. I am quite glad that on Saturday I will play first. I'll do everything I can to contribute to our success. Herne and physically I feel good and this surface suits me. " Schmiedlová noted. Following them on a hard surface DecoColor under cloudy roof Aegon arena NTC introduce Jana Cepelova and Samantha Stosur. "Whether it's a succession of waves? we'll see ... we have to eider Kosice duo and I'm in. we got a chance we want to use it. the recipe for Stosur you keep to yourself, perhaps will be on the court pay. certainly, it is a good atmosphere, we look forward to the match, " declared Čepelová that Australian troops defeated two years ago in Doha, 6: 4, 4: 6, 6: 1 and 4 January the floors in Brisbane just 4: 6, 6: 3, 6: 4, and in the third set lead hopefully 3: 0th

Lipták surprise nomination Rodionova

Sunday from 13.00 will play the first Schmiedlová with Stosur and then Čepelová against Rodionova. The final doubles nominate captains Matej Liptak and Alicia Molik pair Jana Cepelova, Daniela Hantuchova, respectively. Casey Dellacqua, Samantha Stosur. "Janko played in trainings well and I think he has a style that would Stosur could pay most of our foursome. Since the beginning of training, I should make clear that it will build if it is healthy and goes her, which it did. Stosur play it harms certainly less like Dominica, I did not see no reason to change the original intent. I always say that it is irrelevant ranked matches, but gained three points. Now, however, admit that if it begins to evolve according to the paper assumptions our lead 1: 0 by for Janka could be some advantages because it would put Stosur under more pressure, " said Matej Liptak. " Truthfully, nominated Rodionova has a little surprised because I rather expected to build the his second lefty Sanders. About know why they did this. we facilitate a situation not involving sparring - left-hander. regardless of the name of the Australian singlový twos but quality must certify to the court, to proceed responsibly as well as with other versions that merit consideration. Aug can shuffle the cards. On debla I have a vision and I reported it as follows with respect to the typology of our player wore the likely súperiek, but there remains can change according to the current situation - forms, the degree of fatigue, the previous matches, " noted Chief of Staff implementation of Slovakia. Slovakia is the 13th ranked renkingu ITF winner will be April 16 to 17 to fight for the elite eight year of 2017 conquering at the same time will play their remaining in the second. world group. the main referees will be a Romanian Michaela Testibanová, empajrovými American Jake Garner and Paul Vieirová-Brazilian woman Soušová. Tickets on Saturday and Sunday costs € 15 equally, there are networks and ticketportal.sk predpredaj.sk and the reception NTC. home advantage for Slovaks resulted from the rule of reciprocity. the Australian girl played in the past time: 22 to 23 April 1,995 on the grass at the Royal King's Park in Perth-mentioned lost in the second. world group of just 2: 3rd Strojkyňou triumph was home to 2.5 points Nicole Bradtkeová, to which in doubles stood Rennae Stubbs. For Hošťka - led by Lubomir Kurhajcom - Karina Habšudová and Radka Zrubáková defeated Rachel McQuillanovú. An underlying curiosity is the fact that Australia and the Slovak Republic in the previous season consistently lost 1: 4 with the Netherlands on its soil. Slovaks in February, just in round 1 II. World Group on clay in Apeldoorn in April and the Australian girl in the playoff elite of the slowest substrate in Hertogenbosch. By SR was maintained in "II. League" through April's triumph in Bratislava 4: 0 over the witness. The holder of the Fed Cup 2002 Slovakia it ranks 13th in the rankings ranked ITF, Australia is the ninth position. Australian girl is still celebrating the overall win 7 times, namely in 1964, 1965, 1968, 1970, 1971, 1973 and 1974 and second means in historical order.

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Daniela has withdrawn from the Taiwanese event. Her ranking situation is going to get very unpleasant. cry:

Yeah, and as I understand it, she did it so she could do her Fed Cup duty for Slovakia. And now she's likely going to end up with the best seat in the house. This really sucks. I know objectively Daniela is not the optimal choice for singles in this matchup. But I don't want to be objective! This just pisses me off. Dani has very few chances left for glorious moments in her career. This weekend could have been one of them. Instead, all she will do is ride the bench (unless it comes down to doubles, which I don't see happening). Grrrr.

Schmiedlova just beat Rodionova after three hours to put Slovakia 1-0 up in the tie. The first two sets were really close but when Schmiedlova won the second set she won the third set easily. Slovakia could have done with a much easier match her as this was the one that rankings wise they should win easily plus that will take a lot out of Schmiedlova for tomorrow. We'll see how Cepelova does against Stosur.

"It was a troubled victory, but it is important that I made ​​it and got an important first point. In the opening Sete I was tied up, worried I was the administration . aug surprised me shorts and slajzami. From the second set I improved service. With the score 1: 4 I said that I had nothing to lose, I went over to it. When I settled on 4: 4, I told you that this has is released. in the third set it was on my part for a very good performance, I trusted you, how I should play the whole game. We'll see whether the captain on Sunday up against Samantha Stosur, because today I did not play so hot, "she said Schmiedlová in the first response to RTVS
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Slovak admitted that Stosur was on the court better toys. "He was the best performance of our existing mutual matches. She did not give me a chance. A properly administered, big trouble me was its rotated forehand. It was a very tough match. At the beginning of both sets I keep pace with them, but then I lost my serve and she has been in the actual service would not let useless. it was decided a few balls. I'm glad I gave the captain Liptak chance, although I have to Ranking Slovak quartet. I am very pleased that Kajka turned the match with Rodionova, " said Čepelová. Captain Liptak was glad Schmiedlova managed to turn negative trends. "It was almost a lost game, hats off to her she managed to turn. Kaja has long plagued particular service was very nervous. With the score 1: 4 in the second set, finally changed the game system, has moved more to the courts and card He began to turn. Rodionova started having problems with Kondička and the third set was already clearly in Kajkinej overhead. Regarding Jankov, which was to be our trump card against Stosur, did not play badly. Samantha, however, brought a great performance. She played her typical unpleasant tennis that most Báb was. both sets were decisive seventh gems. Janka they had Gemballa, but did not use them and then Stosur to have an overview doservovala. "
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Daniela & Cepelova are 3-0 down already and Stosur/Dellacqua are playing ominously well.

1-3, Cepelova saves a couple of BPS to hold.
2-3, Slovakia break Stosur to 15.
2-4, Daniela broken after some GPs.
3-4, Dellacqua broken after a long game.
4-4, Cepelova holds.
4-5, Stosur holds to 30.
5-5, Daniela holds to 0.
6-5, Dellacqua broken to 0.
7-5, Cepelova serves out to 15.

2nd set:
0-1, Stosur holds after a deuce.
0-2, Daniela broken to 30.
0-3, Dellacqua holds to 30.
1-3, Cepelova holds to 15.

3rd set:
1-0, Cepelova holds to 30.
1-1, Stosur holds after a deuce.
1-2, Daniela broken on the 7th BP, she had 2 GPs. Game lasted 16 minutes.
2-2, Dellacqua broken from 40-0 up, Slovakia won the next 5 points.
Have to go for a bit.
2-3, Cepelova broken.
2-4, Stosur holds to 15.
2-5, Daniela broken, this is looking ominous.
2-6, Dellacqua serves out to 0.