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    Neither Serena nor Venus has played Fed Cup since 2007. "We can't force anybody to do something they don't want to do ... That's something I learned from (former U.S. captain) Billie Jean King, you want a team that wants to be there. You can't force it on anyone to play for their country." The draw is scheduled for Friday, with matches on Saturday and Sunday. Full Article at Canoe
    We can't force anybody to do something they don't want to do ... That's something I learned from (former U.S. captain) Billie Jean King, you want a team that wants to be there. You can't force it on anyone to play for their country.
    – Mary Joe Fernandez SOURCE: Canoe 2 weeks ago
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U.S. faces tough test against Italy
  1. I wasn't ready to play that match ... We'll see what happens Saturday.
    Flavia Pennetta – Flavia Pennetta SOURCE: Canoe 2 weeks ago
  2. It's a very different feeling and way of approaching things ... We were the underdogs the first two times, with a pretty big difference in rankings, especially in the Czech Republic, and we came out with the win. So yes, they're the favourites on paper, and it's tougher for us because we're away again. ...
    – Mary Joe Fernandez SOURCE: Canoe 2 weeks ago
  3. I started to play normal again last week ... This is a good chance for us. The court is good and we're in good condition.
    SOURCE: Canoe 2 weeks ago
  4. Last week was a tough week. I found out about Venus in the beginning of the week and Serena Friday night, so disappointing for all of us ... We were really looking forward to having them on the team. Obviously they're the United States' best players, and the best players in the world, so it would have b...
    – Mary Joe Fernandez SOURCE: Canoe 2 weeks ago

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