Federation Cup Round I

The first round of the Federation Cup (which you might think of as the women's version of the Davis Cup) is underway.

In World Group I ties, China defeated France, Spain defeated Italy, and Israel and Russia split matches. The United States is now playing Germany under the leadership of Lindsay Davenport.

All World Group II ties split matches: Ukraine v Belgium, Japan v Croatia, the Czech Republick v the Slovak Republic (that oughta be good) and Argentina v Austria.

Davenport is currently down to Sabine Lisicki in the first rubber, 1-6, 5-5. Lisiki has 10 double faults! How does a professional hit 10 double faults? And then maybe even win on top of it all?

Waiting...waiting...unforced error on the forehand by Davenport at 5-6 in the second. Make that two. But Lisicki comes back with another double-fault. Hey, a good shot! (What was that for?) But now an unforced backhand error give Lisicki match point. Over.

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