Saturday, 27. April 2002

 

Fed Cup

Antalya TUR, 22.04. – 28.04.2002 / E/A I

KAIA KANEPI — ANNA SMASHNOVA / 34. ISR /

1:6 | 3:6

Kaia lost

In last day of Europe/Africa Qualifying Group I of Fed Cup play-off matches were played. Estonia was facing Israel and the winner of the match was clear already after singles. Maret Ani lost against Tzipora Obziler 3-6 3-6 and Kaia was not able to surprise 34th ranked Anna Smashnova in meeting of number ones. Kaia lost 1-6 3-6. Doubles match, that was already unimportant in context of final outcome of the match, was not held.

As a result of play-off matches 4 teams were selected who will try to qualify to highest league in World Group Qualifying Round held in July 20th and 21st. Slovenia, Holland and Ukraine qualified to this event together with Israel. Japan, China and two Americas Qualifying Group will join those teams in July.