Week 46 - 2024 Billie Jean Cup Finals, Malaga - Indoor Hard

B00thy · Lower Club Player

Week 46 - 2024 Billie Jean Cup Finals, Malaga - Indoor Hard

Coup Droit · Tennis legend

B00thy wrote:
Lambda wrote:
I don't think questions on Fran's fitness to play needs to be answered to be selected. Her knowledge and skill of playing on clay will be extremely valuable in practice sessions, in suggesting plays during the ties and I'm sure she'd be an excellent motivator.
If not playing, Fran would be perfect as the on court coach (or sitting behind Anne .. )

-- Edited by B00thy on Wednesday 2nd of April 2025 07:20:59 PM

Yes, but you can do that without using up a spot in the selection

What would be very silly would be to take Fran, as one of the five players, on the understanding that she's not going to play as she needs rest, and then, when there, the buzz of the place makes her want to give it a go

Obviously if she's A1 fine, this doesn't apply. But if she's not then, like Emma, you don't want to play and risk injury/illness and just going to support and coach would make a lot of sense - if she wants to do that

markymc1983 · Club Coach

How is Sonay on the dirt? Has she played a BJK tie before?

Var · Satellite level

Coup Droit wrote:
B00thy wrote:
Lambda wrote:
I don't think questions on Fran's fitness to play needs to be answered to be selected. Her knowledge and skill of playing on clay will be extremely valuable in practice sessions, in suggesting plays during the ties and I'm sure she'd be an excellent motivator.
If not playing, Fran would be perfect as the on court coach (or sitting behind Anne .. )

-- Edited by B00thy on Wednesday 2nd of April 2025 07:20:59 PM
Yes, but you can do that without using up a spot in the selection
What would be very silly would be to take Fran, as one of the five players, on the understanding that she's not going to play as she needs rest, and then, when there, the buzz of the place makes her want to give it a go
Obviously if she's A1 fine, this doesn't apply. But if she's not then, like Emma, you don't want to play and risk injury/illness and just going to support and coach would make a lot of sense - if she wants to do that

On Insta Fran blames a lack of acclimatisation time. She says no damage and looks to be back on track in a couple of days.

dodrade · Futures qualifying

markymc1983 wrote:
How is Sonay on the dirt? Has she played a BJK tie before?

Was in the squad vs the Czech Republic in 2022 but didn't play. Has won 2 ITF titles on clay and reached another final.

If Fran recovers in time i'd play her and Sonay in singles instead of Katie but I highly doubt Annie K would do it.

wimbledont · Lower Club Player

I would definitely pick Heather.

More experience than anybody, plays both singles and doubles, has no problem with clay, and a good cheerful team player.