So would you take Sharapova on your team?

[Terrell]

If you were the Russian captain, even knowing a few of the other players don't want her there, including Myskina who would not play... :confused:

[Nichole]

:eek: When was it ever said that Anastasia did not want Maria on the fed cup team ? - the russians as far as I know the russians are all very close - elena and anastasia grew up together - MY TEAM :-

Maria , Svetlana , Elena , Anastasia - in my opinion this is my layout for 1st round VS ITALY

Singles :-
Maria and Elena
and
Doubles:-
Anastasia and Svetlana as they are both really good doubles players

[armandogabriel]

That sounds great, Nichole!!!!
Besides, was the russian Captain who said that Anastasya didn't want more problems and discussions. She wants to play next to Masha,and it's the best thing for russian team.
Any team needs the best players, and Masha is one of the best russians.
Now they have many choices, we can't forget Vera Zvonareva, Nadia Petrova, Maria Kirilenko and Dinara Safina.... It's great to have many choices, don't you think?

[Nichole]

yes they have a broad range which is great - are they allowed reserves in case someone injures themselves in a match *knock wood* ?

[armandogabriel]

I don't know...
but I guess they can do it.... well, at least it would be fair..

[Nichole]

That sounds great, Nichole!!!!
Besides, was the russian Captain who said that Anastasya didn't want more problems and discussions. She wants to play next to Masha,and it's the best thing for russian team.
Any team needs the best players, and Masha is one of the best russians.
Now they have many choices, we can't forget Vera Zvonareva, Nadia Petrova, Maria Kirilenko and Dinara Safina.... It's great to have many choices, don't you think?

least there team has choices