Czech Kvetova misses first day of FA Cup final for women's tennis

PRAJA (Reuters) – Petra Kvetova, seventh in the world, will miss the opening day against the Czech Republic against the United States in the FA Cup final in Prague because of his illness.

According to Friday's draw, Czech Republic defender Barbara Kritchikova will meet Sofia Kenin in the first match on Saturday.

The Wimbledon title twice, which was reduced this week due to the high temperature, could

Participation in Sunday games.

The Czechs seemed more likely to win the title than Serena, Venus Williams, Sloane Stevens and Madison Keys.

The eighth seeded Czech, Carolina Pleskova, has already retired because of a calf injury. It is unclear whether Kvetova will play for the title of his country's sixth goal since 2011.

"After the announcement of the (original) training, we had the feeling of being the favorites, but the match is going to be exciting," Czech captain Petr Bala said after the announcement. training.

The final of this year will be one of the two most successful teams in the history of the tournament: the United States has won 18 victories, while the Czech Republic has won 10 victories, including 5 under the name of Czechoslovakia.

The United States have the advantage over the Czech Republic in the UEFA Cup and have won 10 times against two losses. The two teams face twice in the final won by Czechoslovakia in 1985, while the United States won it the following year.

Three players for the first time are Daniele Collins, Sophia Keenen and Nicole Melikar.

(Reuters)