Viktoria Hruncakova and Tereza Mihalikova then topped Townsend and Ashlyn Krueger 6-3, 3-6, 6-3 to ship Slovakia by.
“We needed to win a lot, we gave every little thing,” Hruncakova stated. “I’ve no phrases.”
“The rating just isn’t vital, however the coronary heart and the staff [is],” stated Mihalikova. “We beat the favorites and we’re very completely happy.”
U.S. captain Davenport stated she was pleased with her staff’s effort and spirit.
“We clearly have excessive expectations, however I feel we knew our prime 5 gamers weren’t right here,” Davenport stated. “I feel that this staff was excited to see what they may do. I believed if we may simply sort of cling round — I knew this one was going to be powerful. They’re massive hitters. Was hopeful then to offer ourselves an opportunity in opposition to Australia, however typically it would not work out like that.
“Like I stated, two of the 5 gamers coping with accidents, swiftly we’re down to 3. They competed so exhausting.
“They did their very best. Gosh, they saved so many match factors, nearly had been in a position to get it again, however simply dug themselves into too deep a gap.
“Tremendous pleased with how they sort of dealt with the week. A tricky night time, little question. However, you realize, hopefully we’ll be again subsequent yr and able to sort of go to work once more.”
