Czech Republic Wins 2016 Fed Cup; 3rd Straight Title, 5th Title in 6 Years

Just a quick congratulations to the 2016 Fed Cup Champion Czech Republic. Continuing a historically great run of play, the Czech team captures its 3rd straight Fed Cup title by defeating France 3-2, becoming the first team since Spain (1993-1995) to accomplish that feat. This also marks their 5th title in 6 years and 10th … Continue reading →

Petra Kvitova Leads Czech Republic To Victory In 2014 Fed Cup Final

Yet another reason Petra Kvitova shines so brightly for me is that, unlike some other top ranked players, she consistently supports her Fed Cup team. She doesn’t just show up the year before an Olympics to qualify for the Games. Nor does she come up with mystery injuries while looking fit and fine before and … Continue reading →

WTA Wrap-Up 4.20.2014: Donna Vekic Wins BMW Malaysian Open; Czech Republic and Germany Advance To Fed Cup Final

In 2012, Donna Vekic reached her first WTA level singles final at the Tashkent Open while only 15 years old. Unfortunately, she would lose to Irina-Camelia Begu. Keep in mind though, it was a great learning experience for a 15 year old player. In 2013, a 16 year old Donna Vekic earned a second chance … Continue reading →

Czech Republic Clinches 2012 Fed Cup Title Despite Heroics From Serbia’s Ana Ivanovic

The Czech Republic successfully defended its Fed Cup title with a 3-1 defeat of Serbia in the final. Lucie Safarova clinched the 3rd point for the Czech women with a 6-1 6-1 defeat of Serbia’s Jelena Jankovic, a former world #1. It looked like the Czech team might close it out 3-0 with Petra Kvitova … Continue reading →

Martina Hingis Fed Cup Rumor

The president of the Swiss Tennis Federation caused quite a stir when he said he hoped to get the commitment of Martina Hingis for the Switzerland-Australia Fed Cup match in February 2012. For Hingis fans, a return to Fed Cup play, coupled with rumors Martina might play mixed doubles at the London 2012 Olympics made … Continue reading →