disappointing results for the Spanish girls but a loss was always to be expected without the big guns , especially since Kiki was on fire- only 3 games lost
I feel for Conchi
It was led, fittingly, by Mladenovic herself after she had once again displayed her passion for this tournament by playing every point as if it were her last. Her performance, rather than any comments about absent teammates, had been the most eloquent statement of her own personal commitment.
"The atmosphere in the entire team has been great and I’m sure this team has a big future. I’m trying to be the best I can be tennis wise and being a leader for the team with what I’m showing this weekend," she said.
As for any possible rapprochement with Caroline Garcia and Oceane Dodin, who missed the tie, she added with a shrug: "It’s their problem. It’s not my job to convince people how beautiful this competition is; you have to have it inside of you, you have to love this competition and respect it. Personally, I don’t respect the people that decide not to play that competition."