Ireland lose Federation Cup play-off

Ireland lost their promotion playoff against Great Britain at the Federation Cup Europe/Africa Zone group 2 tournament in Malta when Kelly Liggan retired injured from her tie with Anne Keothavong.

In the first singles tie, Britain’s Elena Baltacha beat Yvonne Doyle 6-1 7-5.

But a close second singles with Keothavong, Liggan was in with a good chance of levelling the match.