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Zimbabwe Fed Cup Team
The Zimbabwe Fed Cup team represents Zimbabwe in Fed Cup tennis competition and are governed by Tennis Zimbabwe. They have not competed since 2008. History Zimbabwe competed in its first Fed Cup in 1966, as Rhodesia. In the opening match, they defeated Austria in a clean sweep (3-0) with Patricia Walkden recording the first victory for the team. In the second round, they would lose to Italy by the same margin to record their best result of the round of 16. After losing to the United States in 1967 and 1972 (they entered 1971 but withdrew), they entered the consolation round and they would knock over Norway in the first round of consolation before losing to Japan in the doubles rubber to be knocked out. After they withdrew again in 1975, they entered the 1976 edition hoping for a better display. Players See also *Fed Cup *Zimbabwe Davis Cup team References External links * {{National sports teams of Zimbabwe Billie Jean King Cup teams Fed Cup Fed Cup The Bil ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1966 Federation Cup (tennis)
The 1966 Federation Cup was the fourth edition of what is now known as the Fed Cup. 21 nations participated in the tournament, which was held at the Turin Press Sporting Club in Turin, Italy from 10–15 May. United States won their second title, defeating West Germany in the final, in what was the first final not featuring Australia. Participating teams Draw All ties were played at the Turin Press Sporting Club in Turin, Italy on clay courts. First Round Sweden vs. Morocco Hungary vs. Belgium Bulgaria vs. Canada Rhodesia vs. Austria Second Round United States vs. Sweden France vs. Hungary Great Britain vs. Canada Czechoslovakia vs. Poland Italy vs. Rhodesia Argentina vs. West Germany Netherlands vs. South Africa Switzerland vs. Australia Quarterfinals United States vs. France Great Britain vs. Czechoslovakia Italy vs. West Germany Netherlands vs. Australia Semifinals United States vs. Great Britain West Germany v Australia Final United States ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Valeria Bhunu
Valeria Bhunu (born 3 April 1995) is a Zimbabwean tennis player. Bhunu has won two singles titles on the ITF Women's Circuit. On 14 November 2016, she reached her best singles ranking of world No. 497. On 21 November 2016, she peaked at No. 534 in the doubles rankings. In 2015, she played for Zimbabwe in the 2015 African Games The 11th African Games took place from September 4–19, 2015 in Brazzaville, Republic of the Congo. This edition marked the 50th anniversary of the Games, as well as their return to Brazzaville, which hosted the first edition in 1965. Host aw ... in Brazzaville, Republic of the Congo where she won the bronze medal in women's singles and doubles. In 2022, Bhunu was given a three years and three months suspension for anti-doping rules violations. ITF Circuit finals Singles: 6 (2 titles, 4 runner-ups) Doubles: 5 (5 runner-ups) References External links * * {{DEFAULTSORT:Bhunu, Valeria 1995 births Zimbabwean female tennis players Liv ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Daphne Pattison
Daphne Hazel Botha (born 12 June 1948) is a South African former professional tennis player. Raised in Orange Free State, Botha married tennis player Andrew Pattison in 1971, after which she represented her husband's country of Rhodesia on tour. Botha made the singles second round at Wimbledon twice, registering main draw wins over Marie Neumannová and Glynis Coles. Her only third round appearance came in mixed doubles, with husband Andrew in 1972. In the 1972 Federation Cup she represented Rhodesia in the competition for the only time and played in three ties, including a World Group first round fixture against the United States. Botha was signed by World TeamTennis team Denver Racquets Denver () is a consolidated city and county, the capital, and most populous city of the U.S. state of Colorado. Its population was 715,522 at the 2020 census, a 19.22% increase since 2010. It is the 19th-most populous city in the Unite ... in 1974. References External links ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |