Viktoria Hruncakova and Tereza Mihalikova then topped Townsend and Ashlyn Krueger 6-3, 3-6, 6-3 to ship Slovakia by means of.
“We needed to win a lot, we gave every thing,” Hruncakova mentioned. “I’ve no phrases.”
“The rating will not be necessary, however the coronary heart and the staff [is],” mentioned Mihalikova. “We beat the favorites and we’re very glad.”
U.S. captain Davenport mentioned she was pleased with her staff’s effort and spirit.
“We clearly have excessive expectations, however I feel we knew our prime 5 gamers weren’t right here,” Davenport mentioned. “I feel that this staff was excited to see what they may do. I believed if we might simply form of cling round — I knew this one was going to be robust. They’re massive hitters. Was hopeful then to offer ourselves an opportunity in opposition to Australia, however typically it does not work out like that.
“Like I mentioned, two of the 5 gamers coping with accidents, abruptly we’re down to a few. They competed so exhausting.
“They did their very best. Gosh, they saved so many match factors, virtually had been capable of get it again, however simply dug themselves into too deep a gap.
“Tremendous pleased with how they form of dealt with the week. A tricky night time, little doubt. However, you understand, hopefully we’ll be again subsequent yr and able to form of go to work once more.”
