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| 01 Mar 2010 | |
| Public vote opens for Heart Award |
 The International Tennis Federation (ITF) today announced nominations for the first four recipients of the 2010 Fed Cup by BNP Paribas Heart Award.
A public vote is now taking place on FedCup.com and FedCup.com/es to decide the winners. Each winner receives a cheque to be donated to her chosen charity.
Following the Fed Cup by BNP Paribas ties in February, ten players have been shortlisted by the Heart Award judging panel in four categories.
World Group / World Group II first round
> Jelena Jankovic (SRB)
> Flavia Pennetta (ITA)
> Samantha Stosur (AUS)
> Yanina Wickmayer (BEL)
Americas Zone Group I
> Maria-Fernanda Alves (BRA)
> Mariana Duque-Marino (COL)
Asia/Oceania Zone Group I
> Kimiko Date-Krumm (JPN)
> Tamarine Tanasugarn (THA)
Europe/Africa Zone Group I
> Arantxa Rus (NED)
> Katarina Srebotnik (SLO)
The Fed Cup by BNP Paribas Heart Award is a joint initiative between the ITF and BNP Paribas.
It aims to recognise players who have represented their country with distinction, shown exceptional courage on court and demonstrated outstanding commitment to their team.
A total of six awards will be presented in 2010, with two further players being recognised following the World Group / World Group II Play-offs and World Group semifinals.
The Fed Cup by BNP Paribas Heart Award was launched at the 2009 Final, when American Melanie Oudin was the inaugural winner.
Francesco Ricci Bitti, ITF President, said: “The Fed Cup by BNP Paribas Heart Award is proving a great success on a number of levels.
"It provides fantastic recognition for the commitment players give to the competition and their country, makes a real difference to the charities that benefit from the donations, and gives fans an opportunity to go online and get involved.
"I would like to congratulate all the shortlisted players for their excellent achievements on and off the court.”
Antoine Sire, BNP Paribas Head of Brand, Communication and Quality, said: "BNP Paribas' sponsorship of the Fed Cup since 2005 has contributed to our Group's development globally whilst at the same time allowing this prestigious competition to grow.
"The Heart Award programme is part of this mutually beneficial partnership: it ensures the promotion of the Fed Cup by BNP Paribas and rewards the commitment and loyalty of the players in the competition.
"These values are found in the relationships which the bank enjoys with its clients all over the world.”
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