I just hope that Daniela will realise just how well she played today regardless of the result. She was awesome pretty much 90% of both matches. She never gave up and she needs to bring that to her own singles matches on the tour. I think after winning the first set in the doubles Domi and Dani sort of relaxed a bit which gave Makarova and Vesnina hope as they got an early break in the 2nd set.

I respect Daniela more today than any other time in her whole career. Her attitude and fight was unbelievable.

This is all true,but if Magda wasn't fit then she really shouldn't have been picked. She's been playing well this year,as her ranking shows. If Dominika was as tired as she says,then playing her was asking for trouble.

Daniela Hantuchova: "The match against Makarova was the most important in the third set 4-2 gem for the state, in my view, at the workshop. There was a chance to have a counterattack, I was riding when I was incredibly turned in the second set. I gave it to the maximum, a few balls decided. We were very close to me and it meant a lot. Emotions were unreal, shame that it failed. The matches, as the doubles final, are important experiences, so we boarded with Dominica. We put everything in the game. Lost sorry, but we have a great team and chances of winning are every year. We missed the meeting with Russia piece of sports luck. It's not easy, but necessary to defeat forget as quickly as possible. A look into the future."

Matej Liptak, Captain SR: "The whole team is very sad what has happened. We knew the week that it will not be easy and it can be rotated as it turned. Each match was balanced, but we believed that one of the three Sunday's we can win. Unfortunately, they came close lost. I am proud of toys, as demonstrated on the court. The only thing missing was the procedure, because this team deserves to be in the finals. We have a great team of female players around them and the implementation team, we keep everyone together. Therefore, I also sad for them that we did not work. But we did everything. Team Spirit gives us all a great power."
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- audio interview with Daniela & Dominika.

Slovakia took the alternative to Rybarikova against Spain and Serbia and won those ties. Daniela & Dominika had played together last year and would give Slovakia the best chance while Makaraova & Vesnina are a top team who won Indian Wells. Slovakia had chances at the start of the second set in the doubles and had a BP at the start of the third, who knows what would have happened if Slovakia had gotten a lead at the start of the second or broken in the third.

Liptak is proud despite defeat toys, praised Hantuchova

Today | 09:25 MOSCOW - Two gems shared Slovak tennis player from being a second time in history played the final of the prestigious Federation Cup. Serve in a great duel against favored Russia in Moscow on Sunday had three chances to get the coveted third point.

Closest to seal the procedure was experienced Daniela Hantuchova, who Jekaterine left foot against the Russian Makarov led the third set 4-2 and 30:15 in the administration, no chance to double counterattack missed and ending finally pulled the short end.

"It was the most important gem in the game, there are a whole was breaking. I had a great chance to go into the lead 5-2, but I did not work a forehand long after the move in exchange. Pity because in those moments I was riding in the second set I was incredibly turned. went wrong is it for a couple of balls," said Hantuchova, who brought a bit of rhythm break at 4-3 when Makarov had treated. "Russian dialed us, practiced classical things, like going to the toilet every now and linger. This not absolutely fair. Certainly dented break my rhythm, but I could not control. Even some of the judge's verdict proved controversial, with that to be expected when playing in Russia," said Hantuchova.

Former world number five had Makarova after losing to only 45 minutes to prepare for the decisive doubles final, which started alongside Dominika Cibulkova. Slovaks in the first set cornered favored few Makarova, Elena Vesnina. Russian, which figured in the elite world deblových ten, but in the course of the match proved to be zohratejšie. "With Maťom Lipták course we discussed about who should take up in the final doubles match. Matches in such experiences are important and therefore the choice fell on me and Dominic. Now we can theorize about how it might turn out differently, but it is completely unnecessary. if I have to evaluate the whole weekend, so at critical moments we lacked a little more sporty luck. been left on the court's heart, we were very close to advance to the finals, but it did not work. Playback very sorry, but we have a great team and a chance to win in the Fed Cup is every year. should be to defeat in Russia as soon forget and look to the future."

Slovak captain was upset that his zverenky nedotiahli winning the duel. "Although we are led after the first day 2-0, we knew that we do not have easy and that it can all turn around what has unfortunately happened. Spite of losing the baby can be proud to leave everything on the court. I have a great team who has a great future.'ve always argued that if our players are in great form and have to play a bunch of well balanced with those of the strongest teams in the world. missed really very little that we beat them on Russian soil. On the presentation shall be made by the girls deserve to be in the finals."

Liptak like a duel in the February 1 round World Group against Serbia in Nis put in singles prefer Hantuchova before infos, although it was in the WTA world ranking of 30 places lower. "The truth is that Magda has never not appear in the game such as fine now. Question was whether to replace it for Daniel. I decided that I bet the experience and it was a good move. Daniela reaffirmed that the Fed Cup for her outstanding and these matches can go to the bottom of their options. I believed her and did not disappoint me. was missing a lot and she just could decide on our triumph in Moscow, lacking only a step away."
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Liptak despite losing proud of toys, missing only procedure

"I expected I get the third point and decide. I put everything into it, but Saturday's match with Pavľučenkovovou was very difficult and tedious. In the second set I went on Sunday forces, I had no energy.'s Not easy to play such a challenging matches under great pressure. match with Kirilenko I started well, I trusted you, but I surplice Semi-thick strokes got the beat me to sleep. She did not I get the ball, I had no energy to bounce back from the legs, or service does not maintain me. match was about me, give say that I beat myself," ruefully acknowledged by Dominika Cibulkova news site STZ after losing a duel of two female members Top 15 singles-renkingu with Maria Kirilenko 5:7, 1:6.

Fiancee hockey player Alexander Ovechkin, compared with Saturday (2:6, 4:6 against Daniela Hantuchova) presented in a much more proactive issue, first strike - or filing return - avoiding the longer exchanges, in which the particular physical component of a lack of adaptation to clay surface in the lobby of Sports Complex Krylatsky: "Unlike yesterday, which, unfortunately, though for me was a very good adaptation training, I managed to find and apply my game. WITH coaching staffs have long discussed tactics for today, we exchanged ideas and it turned out that we came to an effective conclusion," praised the Kirilenko.

Subsequently famous strategist Tarpiščev deployed against Hantuchova awkward left foot Jekaterinu Makarov instead Cibulková Saturday, victims' Anastasie Pavľučenkovovej (7:5, 1:6, 4:6 in terms zverenkyne Martina Hingis). Russia they acquired triumph 6:3, 4:6, 6:4 from 2:4 shortages in the third set. How administering the seventh game deficit was principally 15:30 after he slipped. But decreased to 3:4 and subsequently break for treatment chippings knees got surplice of rhythm. "He brought me fall in rates, but also helped me because I reached the break 4-4 on a counterattack. Matches in peer I lagged behind Daniela 0 : 2, the tournaments I therefore nezdolala it, but just this victory is very important. I believed that I succeed. Was I prepared the onset of the game were different combinations. We have a very balanced team," glosovala štvrťfinalistka other two Volumes Melbourne Grand Slam Australian Open Makarova.

Along with Elena Vesnina in March triumphed in doubles at the prestigious tournament in Indian Wells, California, both of which are in deblových Top 10 and even in the first set against Hantuchova with Cibulková - it lost 4:6 - not weaker, just less efficient in key situations. Overall showcase zohranejší and deblovejší speech and deserve a turnover of 4:6, 6:3, 6:1. Slovaks fought, however, fared živelnejšie and were constantly under pressure.

Team SR tenth once played doubles, which decided the winner Fed Cup match. The previous nine meetings were crucial deblových 2:7 balance and improved it, losing five of six other clashes of this kind. Succeeded in 2002 at home against Švajčiarkam and 2010 season in Serbia. Russian in the situation twelfth time and have the balance of 9:3.

"Physically I was fresh because I did not play in the singles, but I felt like after completing ten matches in two days. Spare no because I have a lot of strength in encouraging girls. Yet I, of course, was fresher than the other actresses doubles and helped me to preserve the important moments of concentration. Masha and Kaťa completed after two duels, and it is a difficult one, but I also felt like the fire - so hot, the atmosphere in the lobby.'m glad that we managed to win," said Vesnina on press conference.

Already twice winner of Heart Award for access to representation Hantuchova, who on Tuesday will celebrate the 30th birthday, recapitulated: "The match against Makarova in the third set was the most important gem in its service for the state of 4:2 from my point of view. then I had a chance to counterattack, I was riding when I was incredibly turned in the second set. I gave to the maximum, a few balls decided. We were very close to me and it meant a lot. Emotions were unreal. shame that it failed. matches the type of today's doubles final experience is important, so we boarded with Dominica. gave us to all games. Playback sorry, but we have a great team and a chance to win as every year. meeting with Russia in us missing piece of sporting luck. It's not easy, but need to lose as quickly forget and look to the future." Originally formed Slovak assembly on doubles Magdalene Rybáriková with Jane Čepelová.

Liptak said: "The whole team is very sad what has happened. After Saturday, we knew that it would not be easy and it can be turned so that it ultimately turned. Every match was balanced, but we believed that one Sunday's three we can win. Unfortunately, they came close lost. I'm proud of what toys to showcase their villages. The only thing missing was the procedure, because this team deserves to be in the finals. We have a great tennis players around them and Implementation thus, we keep everyone together. therefore I am also sad for them that we did not work. done everything we have. Team Spirit gives us all a great power."

Tarpiščev said: "The state of 0:2 after the first day we did not put mentally. Testifies to the zomknutosti. Success we have achieved through the atmosphere that prevailed in the background. Nobody is to not bind anyone, we all tried to get the joint efforts of the situation . Usually coherence manifests itself only in the joyful moments and fade in difficult moments, but this time it was not so." Russian embark 2 - 3 November in the finals to land successfully on semi Palermo Italy - Czech to finish on Monday. Home while leading 2-1.

Slovaks have after their 50th match in the Fed Cup by BNP Paribas, which celebrates 50 years since its establishment, Statistics 31:19. Team to finals 1 round World Group in 2014 to learn on Wednesday 10 July at the Paris lot.
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Tarpiščev did not know how to beat Slovaks. Makarova wanted to tell jokes
04/25/2013 13:23 Red Sport, SITA
MOSCOW - Russian team captain tenistiek in the Fed Cup women's team Shamil Tarpiščev has a reputation for brilliant strategist, but re-admitted that during last week's semi-final against Moscow Slovaks felt helpless. "Zborná" after the Sabbath was losing 0-2, finally reached a turnover of 3:2.

Slovak dream finale was shattered. On Sunday, enjoyed only Russian Slovaks prehajdákali promising lead. Finals have won the Russian Hantuchova in Marrakech disappointed. Succumbed Pučkovovej Kližan disposed in Barcelona domestic Montanesa Nadal has lost to Djokovic out of his mind. It is on the right track
"At first I did not see opportunities to succeed. Until the end of the opening day program me of the puzzle do not fit into each other. Renkingové status of our female players does not correspond with the desired variations. Hurt my head of that unit's Maria Kirilenko squad," he told Sport- Express Tarpiščev.

Tarpiščev, who is also president of the Russian national tennis federation said FTR to explain.

"Hantuchova, Kirilenko which faced on Saturday, has historically top. Consists in the fact that Daniela on court forms and uses change of pace. Styles are similar to Masha, but that their combination can not disrupt the game. Slovakian plays swing, good use of speed beats grueling. Moreover, Kirilenko on Saturday was still in the process of acclimatization after arrival in the U.S. and failed to avoid mistakes. Nevertheless, even in this day to overcome Cibulkova, who is leading the stereotype."

Chief of Staff of the Russian implementation described in an interview with the caption "I did not know how to beat Slovakia" as the basis of turnover that Kirilenko before Sun did not ask.

"On the contrary, Saturday's win 2:6, 4:6 also had its pluses, the combat was good to revive wrestling practice. At the same time I perceived that Hantuchova has no physical presence in the ideal state, so I decided to deploy it against Makarova fresh executioners, which game - unlike Kirilenko expression - Slovenke sitting. deblových Well a combination Makarova - Elena Vesnina I still seemed a bit better than the Slovak few. "

Tarpiščeva surprised that Makarov is already in the second year's Fed Cup match became strojkyňou turnover.

"For it is a major problem psyche. I was afraid that in this respect stands on Sunday just in two appearances. Second set with Hantuchova lost the only fault of their own anxiety. Told her then, she went to the court with a smile, and I said, if necessary, start it on the bench to tell jokes. "

An experienced man first Russian tennis Tarpiščev, captain in Davis Cup, ranked procedure in the November Fed Cup finals in Italy is very high in the personal hierarchy.

"It was a unique match and the hub can be compared to our triumph in the Davis Cup final 2002 edition of the Paris Bercy hall. Even if the winner was uncertain until the last moment and the outcome of any meeting to Sunday's absolutely could not guess."
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Jana Čepelová about cheering on the Fed Cup: "He left me a voice ..."

January | 14:45 Kosice - Slovak tennis player Jana Čepelová (19), which currently features in the WTA rankings to 85th place over the past weekend found itself in a rather unconventional role.

Although originally had "hands on deck" in doubles in the semifinals Sloveniek with Russian tennis team in the Fed Cup, the battle ultimately did not intervene and monitor all meetings only as a spectator.

But in Moscow just did not sit idly by, but it was her who was campaigning one of the most female fans Slovak team, and we are also in this interview, which provided for Sport.sk , talk.

Janka, the weekend can be found itself in a rather unusual feature, since all five Fed Cup matches in Moscow more or less stops on its own feet. You had from the soreness?
"Ha-ha, it certainly is not, but again I have witnessed firsthand that much more difficult is encouraged to play."

Have you ever experienced in tennis as well as Exalted moments during the weekend in Moscow?
"Fed Cup competition is different than when a man plays only for himself. In this case, represents his country, and thus one wants to always give of their maximum. But I admit that the Fed Cup meeting in which I was part, was just that Moscow semi najvypätejšie."

Hurt you from so many hands clapping and clenching fists?
"Get your hands or not, before I left voice ..." (laughs)

What do you with teammates said after Saturday, when Dominika Cibulkova and Daniela Hantuchova managed to win their opening singles?
"We said that we win by two points so far, but we are still a long way and we need to do 'the last, the most important point, which we unfortunately but ultimately failed."

She believed a Sunday morning, that is to fight for the finals?
"I believed until the last ball, but the Russian has shown its quality and ultimately the whole thing turned around."

Who decided on the composition of the decisive doubles pair?
"It was a decision nehrajúceho with Fed Cup captain coach."

Which of the five games the most intensely lived?
"Every one duel had something to himself, but most probably me, got 'Sunday's match with Daniela Makarova."

Did not expect a more fans as they played in quite intimate atmosphere due to the fact that they were to participate in the Fed Cup final?
"It is true that it was the final, I expected that there will be more viewers hall is full. I think if he played with us, he would be in the stands did not find even one free place. Russians, however, tennis, or the toys that they now represent, obviously not interested. I do not know ... "

After losing 2-3 to girls certainly poplakali. It happened to you too?
"We were very upset and I admit that to me some of those tears sprang to his eyes."

What awaits you in the near future?
"Sixth clay tournament starts May ITF Empire Slovak Open to the tune of 75 thousand euros and then attend a tournament in Prague with a budget of 100 thousand euros."
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Cibulkova of injuries after doubles Fed Cup: Again, I started
24th April 2013, 00:00 2

Challenging matches in the Fed Cup duel in Moscow it arrived. Tennis player Dominika Cibulkova (23) had the groin injury unsubscribe from the tournament in the Moroccan Marrakesh, where should be deployed as a unit.

Instead recovers at home. To Morocco, however, still has to fly to her health assessed tournament doctor.

How do you feel now?
- Breakage, both physically and mentally. I have a sore groin both were very difficult matches. Doubles in a fight with Russia was the last nail. Of course, it influenced the psyche, because we really wanted to win. We were very close.

When you look back on it, standing in the Fed Cup fight for it?
- Of course, we played for Slovakia, it was final. It's completely different than in tournaments where you play only for himself. To me it happened last time, but this competition is just so.

Boarded by you on demanding doubles again if you know how to talk to your health status will be?
- Of course, I play for Slovakia delighted. It was the decision of us female players and a captain who needed me. A long time I was thinking over the game, we played really well ...

Regenerates in Bratislava, how to help this injury?
- I go to the massage and the therapist. After arriving in Moscow it was very bad, I feel pain while walking. Do I neodcestovala Marrakesh, because I would only worsen it and broke I would totally.

Nevertheless, you have to fly to Morocco.
- Yes, I go up there on Friday, we managed to arrange it so. View the tournament doctor and I'm flying there for the tournament in Estoril, Portugal.

When you try again on the court?
- Maybe a day or two we'll have easy workout, also rozťukanie.

Author: plus jeden den / LUCIA PETRINCOVÁ
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Tennis Fed: Slovaks against Germany on a hard surface DecoColor the NTC (2)

Bratislava 18 September (TASR) - Slovak tennis players Played 1 meeting round World Group Fed Cup against Germany (8 to 9 February 2014), the Hardy in Bratislava NTC. Duel takes place on a hard surface DecoColor, where we've got Slovak representatives during the weekend defeated Sweden in the first round playoff to participate in the 1st group of Euro-African zone. For TASR's Secretary General confirmed Slovak Tennis Association Igor Moška.

"Fed Cup meeting with Germany will be played on the same surface as the Davis Cup match with Sweden. We decided that DecoColor will not change. Babes after talks with captain Maťom Lipták voted for it, they want to play at a slower harde and we meet them," he told TASR Moška. Winner Bratislava combat enters the semi-final against Australia the better of the two - Russia. If zverenky captain Matej Liptak passed through Nemko, 19th-20th April should again home advantage.

In Fed Cup history will be a third game counterclaim both countries, the state is tied 1-1. Slovaks were in April this year, close to advance to the finals, after the initial singles led in Moscow Krylatsky favored over Russia 2-0. A team captain Shamil Tarpiščeva but finally managed to turn a negative development, the decisive third point gained in the doubles final with Elena Vesnina Ekaterina Makarova. Nemko returned between osemčlennú elite thanks to triumph 3-2 over Serbia.

Tennis: Slovak Tennis Association will offer Liptak Mečíř contract extensions

Bratislava 16 October (TASR) - Slovak Tennis Association will offer Fed Cup team captain Matej Liptak and representation of the Davis Cup captain Miloslav Mecir contract extensions. Informed the Secretary General of STZ Igor Moška.

"We decided that Milos Mečíř and Matej Liptak will offer a contract extension. Maťo reached this year with the girls great World Group semifinal. Miloš keep the team in the first group of Euro-African zone, which was not easy because we had tough opponents. I believe that 2014 will be even more successful for us, especially in the Davis Cup, where we want to fight for a world audience. Hopefully we will finally ask for the ticket. In Fed Cup in February await us in the NTC strong German woman, who are currently in very good shape," he told TASR Moška.

Liptak took over the Fed Cup scepter in early 2009 after Mojmir Mihal in April was with his close zverenkami to advance to the finals. Slovaks led after the opening singles in Moscow over Russia's domestic Krylatsky 2-0, but team captain Shamil Tarpiščeva finally turned negative trends. Mečíř is the Davis Cup captain since the start of action of Slovakia in the prestigious competition. In 2005, with the team forward to the final battle of "salad bowl" in which Slovaks lost to Croatia 2-3.

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