Friday 8 February 2013

Robson and Konta dish out whitewash as Britain thrash Bosnia in Fed Cup opener

Robson and Konta dish out whitewash as Britain thrash Bosnia in Fed Cup opener


Great Britain started their Fed Cup Group One campaign with a resounding 3-0 win over Bosnia in Eilat, Israel.
Anne Keothavong defeated Dea Herdzelas 6-4 6-2 in the first rubber before British No 1 Heather Watson claimed a 6-3 6-4 victory over Anita Husaric to set up a 2-0 lead.
Laura Robson and Johanna Konta then finished things off with a comprehensive 6-0 6-0 whitewash of duo Jelena Simic and Jasmina Kajtazovic as Britain completed a perfect start.
Konta and Robson speak to captain Judy Murray
Laura Robson
All smiles: Judy Murray clearly enjoyed Laura Robson and Johanna Konta's doubles victory in Israel
High five: Konta and Robson celebrate with British team after their doubles victory on Thursday
High five: Konta and Robson celebrate with British team after their doubles victory on Thursday
The Pool B games had been delayed after heavy rain yesterday, which meant Great Britain could only begin their tournament today.
However, it did not disrupt their preparations as they started off in the best possible style ahead of tomorrow's scheduled meeting with Portugal.
On form: British No 1 Heather Watson (above) and team-mate Anne Keothavong (below)
On form: British No 1 Heather Watson (above) and team-mate Anne Keothavong (below)
Anne Keothavong
Flying the flag: British fans watch the action at the Municipal Tennis Club in Eilat
Flying the flag: British fans watch the action at the Municipal Tennis Club in Eilat


Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/tennis/article-2275058/Fed-Cup-Laura-Robson-Johanna-Konta-dish-whitewash-Great-Britain-thrash-Bosnia.html#ixzz2KGZZPL5U
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