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| 13 Sep 2007 | |
| 2008 Fed Cup by BNP Paribas draw |
Newcomer Israel was handed the toughest possible start to its first World Group campaign when the draw for the 2008 Fed Cup by BNP Paribas was made in Moscow, immediately following the draw for the 2007 Final. Russia, bidding for a third Fed Cup title this weekend, will be Israel's opponent but at least the Israelis can look forward to its first-ever home Fed Cup tie.
Second seed Italy will have a home tie against Spain, while third seed France faces a tricky trip to China. If both seeded nations win France and Italy will meet in Fed Cup for the third year in a row. The other tie sees USA at home to Germany. The first round ties take place on February 2-3, immediately after the Australian Open.
In World Group II, Belgium has a first-time match-up with Ukraine and Argentina and Austria also meet for the first time in over 20 years. Slovak Republic has opportunity to avenge this year's defeat to neighbours Czech Republic while Croatia travels to Japan.
The 2008 draw can be viewed below, and also in the Draws and Results section of the site
2008 World Group
Russia (s)
v
Israel (c)(*)
USA(s)(c)
v
Germany
China, P.R (c)(*)
v
France(s)
Spain
v
Italy (s)(c)
Key
(s) = seeded nation
(c) = choice of ground
(*) = choice of ground decided by lot
First round ties to be played 2-3 February.
Seeded Nations - accorded to ITF Fed Cup Nations Ranking: 1. Russia, 2. Italy, 3. France, 4. USA
2008 World Group II
Belgium (s)
v
Ukraine (c)(*)
Japan(s)(c)
v
Croatia
Slovak Rep
v
Czech Republic(s)(c)
Argentina (c)(*)
v
Austria (s)
Key
(s) = seeded nation
(c) = choice of ground
(*) = choice of ground decided by lot
Ties to be played 2-3 February.
Seeded Nations - accorded to ITF Fed Cup Nations Ranking: 1. Belgium, 2. Austria, 3. Czech Republic, 4. Japan
Check out the draw pages by following the links below:
World Group
World Group II
The drawsheets is also available in pdf format from this page, showing which nations would have choice of ground if decided by lot for future rounds.
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