Fed Cup: Estonia in driving seat
Maret Ani and Kaia Kanepi won their singles rubbers to give Estonia a 2-0 lead over Argentina at the end of day one in Tallinn!
Without their No. 1 Gisela Dulko, there was never much chance of Argentina springing a surprise, but at least they can take consolation from the fact that this tie may have seen the birth of a new star in 17-year-old Paula Ormaechea, who gave the vastly more experienced, former French Open quarterfinalist Kaia Kanepi a nasty fright or two before losing 6/1 7/5 at the Tere Sport Tennis Club.
Earlier Maret Ani had surpassed Maria Irigoyen 6/1 6/2.
Without their No. 1 Gisela Dulko, there was never much chance of Argentina springing a surprise, but at least they can take consolation from the fact that this tie may have seen the birth of a new star in 17-year-old Paula Ormaechea, who gave the vastly more experienced, former French Open quarterfinalist Kaia Kanepi a nasty fright or two before losing 6/1 7/5 at the Tere Sport Tennis Club.
Earlier Maret Ani had surpassed Maria Irigoyen 6/1 6/2.