Country Cups (Davis Cup, Fed/BJK Cup)

[ponchi101]

really high time Davenport resigned in disgrace.. cant get anyone to put on the USA jersey? really? It is the first job of the captain to persuade your best players to play.. else what is the point of being captain?

And when they say no, what do you do? Put a horse's head in their bed?
There is a limit to what a captain can do. And let's remember: this is an uniquely American problem. Almost all other players show up for their country.

[ashkor87]

The American BJK Cup team was decimated yesterday after Pegula, Collins, and Kessler pulled out. The team is now being led by...Alycia Parks.

Fortunately for them, the only player of note in their group is Rebecca Sramkova.

Sramkova is more than enough

[ashkor87]

this is an uniquely American problem

I am not calling for the others to resign, am I? If you dont have any influence at all over your players, why are you captain?

[ponchi101]

this is an uniquely American problem

I am not calling for the others to resign, am I? If you dont have any influence at all over your players, why are you captain?

Who do you think could make Pegula or Coco play?
Not putting you on, serious question.

[ashkor87]

this is an uniquely American problem

I am not calling for the others to resign, am I? If you dont have any influence at all over your players, why are you captain?

Who do you think could make Pegula or Coco play?
Not putting you on, serious question.

Someone they look up to. Venus could make Coco play, I expect..don't know anything about Pegula

[Suliso]

Nobody could make them play, but perhaps someone could convince.

[ponchi101]

"HI, Coco. This is Venus. Yeah, right? How are you? Listen, I was named captain of the BJK team, and I was wondering if you want to play. I mean, I really want you to play. Yeah, for the team. What do you say? Yes, I know it is right in between Charleston, which you will not play anyway, and Stuttgart, and I know you are thick in the run for #1, but imagine the pride of representing your country! Yeah, I know, being a world #1 and being an American is something to be very proud of, but... you know, it is a team thing. You get to wear that cool uniform with the USA colors and... prize money is on the low side, I know that too, but it is for your country and... the surface thing is important, I know, the BJK cup may not be on clay and you need to get ready for the clay season and... Ok, I see. Maybe next year. I get it.
Anyway: do you have Sofia Kenin's number?"