Daniela talks about the Fed Cup and the tie with Serbia:


Slovaks start preparing, Saturday sold out
SITA, TASR, 04/11/2011 12:58, Tennis

Slovak team at yesterday's press conference - from left: John Čepelová, Dominika Cibulkova, Captain Matthew Liptak, followed by Daniela Hantuchova and Magdalena Rybarikova. (Photo: Dušan Koutný)
Slovak tennis player on Monday launched a joint development of barážové meeting to participate in the World Group Fed Cup against Serbia (16 to 17 April in Bratislava NTC). As the first clay of the centrifuge in Sibamac arena tried Magdalena Rybarikova, after it got to court Dominika Cibulkova with Jane Čepelovou.

Afternoon, the preparation should involve Daniela Hantuchova, who last week competed in the tournament in the U.S. Charleston. "Our team is already in a complete composition. Magda with housing and Janka have already passed the first training, Daniel was involved in the preparation of the afternoon," informed Slovak Fed Cup team boss Henrieta Nagyova. About 12.30 players had lunch together in the presence of team captain Matej Lipták.

In the Fed's history will go to the third head match between Slovak Republic and Serbia. Last April the Slovaks after winning 3-2 on clay at the Belgrade Arena procedure fought between the world's best eight. The heroine of the match was Hantuchova, who won both singles and doubles titles added alongside Rybarikova decisive third point. Slovak team succeeded in opening duel in July 2007 - the barrage of participation in II. World Group in Kosice Steel Arena triumphed 4-1.

Match Slovakia - Serbia on Saturday already sold out

Meeting with Serb Sloveniek the World Group 2012 Fed Cup tennis team representation of women on 16 - 17 April 2011 on clay in NTC Sibamac Arena in Bratislava, on Saturday is already sold out. On Sunday, according to data from the reservation system available has only 89 tickets. Specifically, there are 11 tickets for the row space for 10 euros and 78 tickets for 20 euros in the box at the 4-thousand people audience. Tickets are distributed through a network Tiposticket Ticketportal on sale at the reception and STZ.
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Hantuchova relations with Ivanovic was 'dented', they are not in order
12.04.2011 15:44:00
Bratislava (MCE) - On Saturday and Sunday in the Sibamac Arena National Tennis Centre in Bratislava played a match to participate in the Fed Cup World Group.

Slovak Fed Cup team has a great balance of the Serbian team - two games, two wins. Think of our players before the weekend duel? "Such things unexplored. Tennis is wonderful that in every game and a new chance. It does not matter whether you have previous won or lost, it starts again. The match will be different than last year because both teams are now in full lineup," explains Daniela Hantuchova and Commenting on last-measurement of forces in Serbia, adding: " He was a great game that I played him pretty tired and alone I was surprised how I managed it. Especially in a match with Jankovic, I played probably his best game last year. Win us back into the World Group, which for us was very important. "

Fed Cup World Group is full of strong teams, our tennis players this year were unable to collect the ticket veľmi in February succumbed to playing a great Czech. Even at this time not expecting to walk in the park. "In a weekend match will depend on whether the Serb come here rested after the tournaments in the Americas. Will be important in light of what is shown Ivanovic," says World tridstaťdvojka.

Thought about cancellations participation in Charleston

Hantuchova had a hectic last two weeks. First, together with Agnieszka Radwanska won the doubles in Miami, then had to quickly move to the tournament in Charlestovne. "I came there at dawn on Monday and Tuesday I played the game. I did not ever prepare for the transition to clay, the right to add more just now." Our tennis player in the third round failed to American McHale. "I had a match well played with, but in the third set to hit me tired of the whole American 'Tour' . At the end of the match I have also enjoyed home," she says, when pronouncing the word 'home' in her eyes noticed a little spark of joy.


Dominika Cibulkova the transition from clay to give pause even considered anything like her colleague reprezentačná Hantuchova. "Last Sunday I played on concrete and Tuesday already on clay. I even thought about the fact that the tournament will not go to Charleston, I did not want to be very tired."

An important part of the battle for staying in the Fed Cup World Group will be as individual tennis players can cope with the surface in Bratislava NTC. "Clay, on which we play over the weekend is completely different from the black American. On the surface you start to get used to here. American Clay is more than concrete, again it is not our typical red. Yesterday I put on her 'Pink' just a lesson. The difference will be able to consider on a day or two," said tennis player, which are envisaged for singles and the doubles possible.

More respectful Jankovic, Ivanovic is in her special

Against Slovakian Saturday and Sunday enroll two former world number one. "As the toy is more respectful Jankovic. Plays smart, thinking more on the court, moves well and can adapt to rival. It has great bekhand the line," intends to 27-year native of Poprad, which has more on Ivanovic believes, although it still managed to beat only once, with three times as she left the court defeated. "Ivanovic is the type of players that can really beat each but on the other hand, with each play. Playing tennis may not completely on luck, but, in any case, very risky," says the winner of four tournaments on the WTA tour.

For tennis players are heading in frequent contact. What are the relationships Daniela Hantuchova with Serbian tennis player? "We know each other for decades, with Jelena (Jankovic, note. Red) I grew up. Ana is so special, 'funny', it should take a little apart. With Ana we were very good friends, but then this is a bit crimped. Now our relations are already at ease."
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Hantuchova: "Serb favorite, but we want to win"
TASR, 12/04/2011 11:57, Tennis

Slovak tennis players have gradually become accustomed to the clay court in Bratislava NTC, where he joined during the weekend barážovom meeting to participate in the World Group Fed Cup against Serbia. According to the Slovak captain Matej Lipták clay is a little faster, but its zverenky would thus not have any problems.

"On Monday we started with a common preparation for a match with Serbia. We had all day to have a hall, which we take full advantage. On the same afternoon we said a plan for the entire week. The surface is a little different than traditional hard, but it meets the criteria. clay is faster, the balls have a higher bounce, but we have enough time to fine-tune and we got used to it," said Liptak utorňajšej at a press conference with the Slovak team.

Before the victory over Serbia on clay at the Belgrade Arena was the heroine of the Slovak team, Daniela Hantuchova, who won both singles and doubles titles won by the side of the Magdalena Rybarikova decisive third point. Zverenka Mateja Lipták has a demanding overseas cord. Only on Monday, has returned from the first clay tournament season in the U.S. Charleston, which advanced to the fourth round. "Slovak fans can look forward to see great tennis. Serb is favorite, but we are at home and do everything that we won. Both Serbia's best tennis players are former world leaders, which speaks for itself. Jankovic played smart tennis, super moves and thinks on the court. I respect her as a toy for little more than Ivanovic, who can played fantastic matches, but also tends to have less days. Last year I am in the Fed Cup final against Jelena ran one of the best games of the season. It would be great if I follow up on this home triumph," said Hantuchova.

Slovak Dominika Cibulkova unit last year, could not travel to Belgrade because of injury, the more it looks forward to the battle of Bratislava. Last week she trained on clay in Croatia, Varaždin led by his personal coach Zeljko countryman. "After returning to the U.S. I gave four days off and then I started to practice on clay. I finish this board, I feel for him at home. Long I it did not adapt. Serb quality will rival and it's a big challenge for us. I remember our first fight each other in 2007 in Kosice Steel Arena, where I ran a memorable duel with Jelena Jankovic. trojsetovom After a solid fight, although I lost, but I am sure that I can play a game of balance and with the best toys in the world."


The main judge Bratislava measurement forces the Czech Republic Martin Lutková, the role of arbitrators shall be presented empajrových Brit James Keothavong and Croat Marija Čičaková. It is played with balls brands Wilson Australian Open. Saturday's singles champions will kick off at 14.00, on Sundays from 12.00 on the agenda are the final singles and doubles.


Hantuchova waiting heavier than duel in Belgrade, Cibulkova remembers Košice

Slovak tennis player Daniela Hantuchova against the Serb in the Federation Cup, while one hundred percent record when four years ago in Kosice Steel Arena in Belgrade last year and won all their matches. Weekend Bratislava duel to participate in the elite eight of the world will, in the words of Matthias zverenky Lipták completely another story. Serb is off against Slovakian first time in the strongest lineup.

"I expect a harder game than in Belgrade, because both teams nastúpia in full force. All matches will be at a high level, because Jelena Jankovic with Ana Ivanovic are former world leaders. I'm glad we're playing at home ... The battle has already Kosice very mention, but Belgrade that I still live in memory. In Charleston, I came to Europe a few days before the battle, because the volcanic ash from Icelandic volcanoes paralyzed air travel. I did not have a lot of strength, but I gave it everything in a match against Jelena I managed to really great . We have achieved a valuable victory, thanks to which we return after long years in the World Group. At Roland Garros I lost to Jelena, now it's me again. It will be difficult to meet because Jelena playing with greater confidence and is currently in good form. Now we both fresher than last year. We'll see how it goes," said Hantuchova.

Dominika Cibulkova Board still remembers Kosice duel with Jelena Jankovic, in the end both players caught cramps. "It was a breakthrough game for me. I found that I also have the best players. The atmosphere in Kosice was really great and I firmly believe that It will also in Bratislava. I expect that Jelena will fight harder than with Ana, with whom I have so far played only once in Moscow and I beat it a successful third set tie-break. It was long ago, now we have two elsewhere. Ana is unpredictable player that when Vychytil day, can beat anyone, but waving the fluctuations. Jelena plays nevertheless stable."
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So are Daniela and Ana not friends anymore..? Or is it bad translation?
just a bad translation, daniela told she respect both, but jelena´s results are more balanced....

It does seem that the Australian open semi-final match did harm Daniela and Ana's friendship for a bit but it seems that now they are good friends again. Hopefully the tie here won't cause them to fall out again!

Why is jankovic not playing singles? If they're doing it to be weird then it's pretty insulting to slovakia and fans not putting out their first team. Maybe jankovic is injured slightly?

It's a bit of a surprise that Serbia picked Jovanovski for the singles instead of Jankovic, but Jovanovski won the heart award for her performance against Canada and she played well in Australia, although her form's tailed off a bit since. Maybe this is a reward for Jovanovski's play against Canada or she played well in practice or Jankovic was bad or jaded. Perhaps Serbia wants to save Jankovic for Sunday but Slovakia have the quality to win this tie with Daniela and Dominika. The first match with Dominika playing Jovanovski is going to be crucial in setting the tone of the tie. If Dominika wins that gives Slovakia momentum and the lead in the tie while it could lead to dissension and second guessing in the Serbian camp.

I really want Daniela to beat Ivanovic tomorrow. Daniela will have to play well and hopefully she's refreshed and on form because Ivanovic will be a tough opponent.


- interviews with the players and captains.


Slovak captain Matej Lipták surprised that the Serbs in the initial dvojhier nenominovali Jankovic. "Difficult to say whether this is part of the tactics, or is it some injury. Bojana Jovanovski is for me as well as high-quality rival Jankovic to Ivanovic, the beginning of the season achieved excellent results . We'll see how it develops. We will do everything that we at home were three points and keep the elite eight," said Liptak.

Neither Cibulkova not believe that Saturday off against Jovanovski. "I was surprised that plays Jankovic, but not against Jovanovski's not easy at all. I know it is a young player who has reached in recent months, good results. Certainly nothing given to you and me it can not be underestimated. I think it nenasadenie Jankovic from Serbia takttiky part of the team. I hope they come out this move."

Hantuchova, who had played in the opening day against Jankovic, Ivanovic awaits on Saturday. "It is a change, but there is one against whom you play. It is important that we play at home. I hope we get three points and we win. Clay court in the NTC is faster as the tournament in the U.S. Charleston, but gradually I got used to it. It would be great if we had been established in Bratislava in last year's success of Belahradu."
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"Metaphorically speaking, I knew it five minutes before the proper lot and that surprised me, but I will try to play your best. I am optimistic and positive," said Jovanovski Commenting on the surprising nomination. Jankovic absence did not cause health problems. "It is a decision of the skipper, who has such competence and that all are fully respected. I am totally disabled in order and if necessary, so any time he joined," said the eighth player world rankings. Cibulkova name of his rival in Saturday's somewhat taken aback, "Jovanovski has a really good record, but I must admit that even I think this nomination clearly surprised. The fact remains that no rival neradno underestimated both before and some have an exaggerated respect. I have primarily concentrate on their own quality performance."

"Obviously it's a little change than expected, but whatever the name of my Saturday's rival to be taken as any other match. Remains important that we have home advantage and I hope we manage to use it," said Hantuchova after ticket by Ivanovic added: "Even in this new situation remains the most important, which collects the first three points. We will do everything that it was ours."

The unexpected deployment Jovanovski do dvojhry playing in the opening day was also expressed by both captains. "It is definitely a big surprise for us. Hard to say whether it be seen as a matter of tactics, some injuries, or momentary forms. From the beginning, but I pointed out the excellent this year Jovanovski results, which in February reached the Fed Cup," said Liptak. His counterpart from Serbia benches Vranes explained its decision as follows: "For you, it may surprise, but from my perspective not only on such a fundamental change. In addition, concerns not only the Sat I had it easy to decide, but I acted in my best knowledge and belief."
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Have a good time tomorrow, Marek, and I really hope you see Daniela win.

I think it's totally cocky of Serbia to not play Jankovic. Regardless of the awards Jovanovski has won, Jankovic is number 8 in the world and Serbia should be slightly more concerned about the threat presented by the Slovak team. That being said Jovanovski has just taken the first set off Dominika, and is a break up in the second
What I would like to see is a Dominika come-back, and a win for Daniela against Ivanovic today. Then we'll see whether Serbia are so confident as to play Jovanovski against Daniela tomorrow. I'd say, in those circumstances, NO they wouldn't, they'd put Jankovic on court.