Australia Fed Cup team
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The Australia Fed Cup team represents Australia in Fed Cup
tennis
competition and are governed by Tennis Australia
. They currently compete in the World Group I.
. They are one of four nations to have competed in every edition of the tournament. Australia have won the Cup on seven occasions, making them the second most successful team.
In 2007, Australia was placed in the World Group II but lost to Austria (1-4) in the World Group II tournament and to Ukraine (1-4) in the World Group II playoff. As a result, Australia was relegated to Asia/Oceania Group I. In 2008, Australia didn't qualify for the World Group II playoff, but were not relegated to the Asia/Oceania Group II.
In 2009, the Australian Fed Cup team featured Samantha Stosur
(top 50 and highest Australian ranked player), Casey Dellacqua
(top 100 and second highest Australian ranked player) Jelena Dokić
(top 100 player and returning to the team since 2004), and Rennae Stubbs
(world no. 9 in doubles). In the Asia/Oceania Group I playoffs, Australia defeated Thailand, South Korea and Chinese Taipei without losing a single match and ended up being the top team of the pool. In the playoffs for the World Group II playoffs, Australia defeated New Zealand without losing a set (3-0). In the World Group II playoff, Australia defeated Switzerland (3-1) after Stosur and Dokic won their matches and were promoted to World Group II. Also, Jessica Moore
replaced Casey Dellacqua
due to injury.
In 2010, the Australian Fed Cup team featured Samantha Stosur
(top 20 singles, top 10 doubles, and highest Australian ranked player), Casey Dellacqua
, Alicia Molik
(returning from retirement), and Rennae Stubbs
(top 10 doubles player). Australia won its World Group II tie against Spain 3-2 with Stosur winning both single rubbers and doubles rubber with Stubbs. In the World Group playoff, Anastasia Rodionova (top 100 and second highest ranked Australian player) replaced Casey Dellacqua
due to injury. Australia defeated Ukraine 5-0, which included Rodionova defeating highest ranked Ukrainian player Alyona Bondarenko
. Australia is now placed in the World Group I since 2004 (where World Group II didn't exist then).
In 2011, the Australian Fed Cup team featured Samantha Stosur
(top 10 singles, and highest Australian ranked player), Jarmila Groth (top 50 singles, and second highest Australian ranked player), Anastasia Rodionova (top 100, third highest ranked Australian and two-time Commonwealth gold medalist player), and Rennae Stubbs
(top 10 doubles player).
As of 2 April 2010
Fed Cup
Fed Cup is the premier team competition in women's tennis, launched in 1963 to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the International Tennis Federation...
tennis
Tennis
Tennis is a sport usually played between two players or between two teams of two players each . Each player uses a racket that is strung to strike a hollow rubber ball covered with felt over a net into the opponent's court. Tennis is an Olympic sport and is played at all levels of society at all...
competition and are governed by Tennis Australia
Tennis Australia
Tennis Australia is the governing body for the sport of Tennis in Australia. The organisation exists to promote tennis and conduct domestic and international tournaments on behalf of Australia, including the Australian Open and the Davis Cup for the Australian Davis Cup Team...
. They currently compete in the World Group I.
History
Australia competed in its first Fed Cup in 19631963 Federation Cup (tennis)
The 1963 Federation Cup was the first edition of what is now known as the Fed Cup. The tournament was created provide a team competition for women, similar to the Davis Cup men's competition. 16 nations participated in the first event, which was held at the Queen's Club in London, United Kingdom,...
. They are one of four nations to have competed in every edition of the tournament. Australia have won the Cup on seven occasions, making them the second most successful team.
In 2007, Australia was placed in the World Group II but lost to Austria (1-4) in the World Group II tournament and to Ukraine (1-4) in the World Group II playoff. As a result, Australia was relegated to Asia/Oceania Group I. In 2008, Australia didn't qualify for the World Group II playoff, but were not relegated to the Asia/Oceania Group II.
In 2009, the Australian Fed Cup team featured Samantha Stosur
Samantha Stosur
Samantha "Sam" Jane Stosur is an Australian professional tennis player. She won the 2011 US Open singles title and was a finalist at the 2010 French Open. Stosur is ranked World No. 6 and her career high in singles is World No. 4, achieved on 21 February 2011. She is a former world No...
(top 50 and highest Australian ranked player), Casey Dellacqua
Casey Dellacqua
Casey Dellacqua is an Australian professional tennis player who currently resides in Perth, Western Australia. She was previously coached by former Australian player Nicole Pratt, before the two decided to part ways prior to the 2009 Australian Open...
(top 100 and second highest Australian ranked player) Jelena Dokić
Jelena Dokic
Jelena Dokić is an Australian female professional tennis player.During the height of her career, she played for Serbia and Montenegro and reached a career-high ranking of World No. 4 on 19 August 2002. After several family-related difficulties , she slowly slipped down the rankings in 2006...
(top 100 player and returning to the team since 2004), and Rennae Stubbs
Rennae Stubbs
Rennae Stubbs is an Australian tennis player. She has won several Grand Slam doubles titles and represented Australia at four successive Olympic Games; Atlanta 1996, Sydney 2000, Athens 2004 and Beijing 2008....
(world no. 9 in doubles). In the Asia/Oceania Group I playoffs, Australia defeated Thailand, South Korea and Chinese Taipei without losing a single match and ended up being the top team of the pool. In the playoffs for the World Group II playoffs, Australia defeated New Zealand without losing a set (3-0). In the World Group II playoff, Australia defeated Switzerland (3-1) after Stosur and Dokic won their matches and were promoted to World Group II. Also, Jessica Moore
Jessica Moore (tennis)
Jessica Moore is an Australian professional tennis player. Formerly coached by Milo Bradley, Moore works with the Australian Institute of Sport. Her preferred surface is grass.-Career:...
replaced Casey Dellacqua
Casey Dellacqua
Casey Dellacqua is an Australian professional tennis player who currently resides in Perth, Western Australia. She was previously coached by former Australian player Nicole Pratt, before the two decided to part ways prior to the 2009 Australian Open...
due to injury.
In 2010, the Australian Fed Cup team featured Samantha Stosur
Samantha Stosur
Samantha "Sam" Jane Stosur is an Australian professional tennis player. She won the 2011 US Open singles title and was a finalist at the 2010 French Open. Stosur is ranked World No. 6 and her career high in singles is World No. 4, achieved on 21 February 2011. She is a former world No...
(top 20 singles, top 10 doubles, and highest Australian ranked player), Casey Dellacqua
Casey Dellacqua
Casey Dellacqua is an Australian professional tennis player who currently resides in Perth, Western Australia. She was previously coached by former Australian player Nicole Pratt, before the two decided to part ways prior to the 2009 Australian Open...
, Alicia Molik
Alicia Molik
Alicia Molik is a Australian professional female tennis player. She reached a career high singles rank of number 8 and also won a bronze medal for Australia at the 2004 Athens Olympics. Molik also reached a career high doubles ranking of number 6, and won two grand slam doubles titles, at the...
(returning from retirement), and Rennae Stubbs
Rennae Stubbs
Rennae Stubbs is an Australian tennis player. She has won several Grand Slam doubles titles and represented Australia at four successive Olympic Games; Atlanta 1996, Sydney 2000, Athens 2004 and Beijing 2008....
(top 10 doubles player). Australia won its World Group II tie against Spain 3-2 with Stosur winning both single rubbers and doubles rubber with Stubbs. In the World Group playoff, Anastasia Rodionova (top 100 and second highest ranked Australian player) replaced Casey Dellacqua
Casey Dellacqua
Casey Dellacqua is an Australian professional tennis player who currently resides in Perth, Western Australia. She was previously coached by former Australian player Nicole Pratt, before the two decided to part ways prior to the 2009 Australian Open...
due to injury. Australia defeated Ukraine 5-0, which included Rodionova defeating highest ranked Ukrainian player Alyona Bondarenko
Alyona Bondarenko
Alona Volodymyrivna Bondarenko Dyachoka is a Ukrainian tennis player. She has a younger sister Kateryna Bondarenko who also plays on the Tour. She formerly paired with her older sister Valeria in doubles. She is currently ranked World No. 114 in singles and World No. 327 in doubles by the WTA.Her...
. Australia is now placed in the World Group I since 2004 (where World Group II didn't exist then).
In 2011, the Australian Fed Cup team featured Samantha Stosur
Samantha Stosur
Samantha "Sam" Jane Stosur is an Australian professional tennis player. She won the 2011 US Open singles title and was a finalist at the 2010 French Open. Stosur is ranked World No. 6 and her career high in singles is World No. 4, achieved on 21 February 2011. She is a former world No...
(top 10 singles, and highest Australian ranked player), Jarmila Groth (top 50 singles, and second highest Australian ranked player), Anastasia Rodionova (top 100, third highest ranked Australian and two-time Commonwealth gold medalist player), and Rennae Stubbs
Rennae Stubbs
Rennae Stubbs is an Australian tennis player. She has won several Grand Slam doubles titles and represented Australia at four successive Olympic Games; Atlanta 1996, Sydney 2000, Athens 2004 and Beijing 2008....
(top 10 doubles player).
Team
As of 29 January 2011- Samantha StosurSamantha StosurSamantha "Sam" Jane Stosur is an Australian professional tennis player. She won the 2011 US Open singles title and was a finalist at the 2010 French Open. Stosur is ranked World No. 6 and her career high in singles is World No. 4, achieved on 21 February 2011. She is a former world No...
(world no. 6 in singles, world no. 34 in doubles, highest Australian ranked singles player) - Jarmila Groth (world no. 34 in singles and second highest Australian ranked player)
- Anastasia Rodionova (world no. 67 in singles, world no. 26 in doubles, third highest Australian ranked singles player, second highest doubles player and Commonwealth dual gold medalist)
- Rennae StubbsRennae StubbsRennae Stubbs is an Australian tennis player. She has won several Grand Slam doubles titles and represented Australia at four successive Olympic Games; Atlanta 1996, Sydney 2000, Athens 2004 and Beijing 2008....
(world no. 9 in doubles and highest Australian ranked doubles player)
As of 2 April 2010
- Samantha StosurSamantha StosurSamantha "Sam" Jane Stosur is an Australian professional tennis player. She won the 2011 US Open singles title and was a finalist at the 2010 French Open. Stosur is ranked World No. 6 and her career high in singles is World No. 4, achieved on 21 February 2011. She is a former world No...
(world no. 10 in singles, world no. 5 in doubles, highest Australian ranked singles and doubles player) - Alicia MolikAlicia MolikAlicia Molik is a Australian professional female tennis player. She reached a career high singles rank of number 8 and also won a bronze medal for Australia at the 2004 Athens Olympics. Molik also reached a career high doubles ranking of number 6, and won two grand slam doubles titles, at the...
(world no. 97 in singles and third highest Australian ranked singles player) - Anastasia Rodionova (world no. 96 in singles and second highest Australian ranked singles player)
- Rennae StubbsRennae StubbsRennae Stubbs is an Australian tennis player. She has won several Grand Slam doubles titles and represented Australia at four successive Olympic Games; Atlanta 1996, Sydney 2000, Athens 2004 and Beijing 2008....
(world no. 8 in doubles and second highest Australian ranked doubles player)