PierreC
10-18-2004, 10:35 AM
*start of article from Reuters was about her loss to JHH in Athens while leading 5-1 in 3rd set...
Russian tennis chief Shamil Tarpishchev said his main concern is Myskina's psychological well-being as Russia begin their preparations for next month's Fed Cup semi-final against Austria in Moscow.
"She is still Russia's number one and her form could be the key to our chances to win the title," said Tarpishchev.
The Russian women, who now occupy four of the top-eight places in the latest WTA rankings, have never won the Fed Cup.
The final will also be held in Moscow, beginning two days after the semi-finals. Holders France will play Spain in the other match.
Russian tennis chief Shamil Tarpishchev said his main concern is Myskina's psychological well-being as Russia begin their preparations for next month's Fed Cup semi-final against Austria in Moscow.
"She is still Russia's number one and her form could be the key to our chances to win the title," said Tarpishchev.
The Russian women, who now occupy four of the top-eight places in the latest WTA rankings, have never won the Fed Cup.
The final will also be held in Moscow, beginning two days after the semi-finals. Holders France will play Spain in the other match.