One of Tarpischev’s biggest decisions will be who to pick alongside Zvonareva in the second singles position, whether to go for the experience of Kuznetsova, ranked No. 19, or the youth of Pavlyuchenkova, ranked No. 15. Kuznetsova, a two-time Grand Slam champion, is the more established of the pair, but Pavlyuchenkova is an exciting young player and has remained unbeaten in Fed Cup play this season. The Russian captain will also need to decide which two players to put together for what could be a crucial fifth rubber on Sunday. The most likely duo would be Kuznetsova and Pavlyuchenkova, who successfully teamed up in the first round earlier this year.
Great news . I hoped for it but didn't really believe it will happen. I guess she is there for doubles, which could actually be the crucial match in this tie.
Maria is obviously not expected to beat Petra.. so well just go out there give it a good shot and good luck. Russia are going to struggle anyways without Vera.
Yeah i think so too, they must think that they'll lose both matches against Kvitova, so they'll make Pavs rest for sunday's match against Safarova. Maria beat twice Kvitova in 2009 but the czech improved a bit since then. If there is a decisive double, Maria will be in the team maybe with Sveta or Lena
I was concerned that Petra Kvitova would be too much for Makiri and she was. Losing is one thing but only 4 games for Maria? Very dissapointing. Maria recently beat the U.S. Open champion Sam Stosur twice so she should not be getting only 4 games off Kvitova whom she had never lost to before. Especially playing at home.
Well obviously. Petra is playing high quality tennis right now. I hope Maria doesn't feel too bad, I don't think theres many people who would have beaten Petra today. She went out there and tried.
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