Heather Watson & Jocelyn Rae give GB Fed Cup victory

by Adam D Fri Feb 04, 2011 3:56 pm

Great Britain secured their place in Fed Cup Europe/Africa Group I thanks to a dramatic doubles victory over Denmark in Eilat, Israel.
After defeats by Switzerland in their opening ties, both teams needed a win to avoid facing a relegation play-off.

Heather Watson beat Denmark's Karen Barbat 6-0 6-1 in the opening singles before Anne Keothavong lost 6-0 6-2 to world number one Caroline Wozniacki.

Watson and Jocelyn Rae then defeated Wozniacki and Mai Grage 5-7 7-5 7-5.

Britain will play one further tie on Saturday at the 15-team event to decide their seeding for future ties.

source bbc website http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/tennis/9387960.stm