Ireland crash to defeat in Federation Cup

IRELAND’S prospects of promotion in the Federation Cup was in the balance after Georgia crushed them 3-0 in the second series of matches in Atalya, Turkey yesterday.

Ireland’s performance was in complete contrast to the white-washing they handed out to Norway the previous day and victory against Latvia in today’s final group tie is essential for Owen Casey’s team if they are to get a shot at promotion tomorrow.

Yvonne Doyle and Karen Nugent will be seeking better results against Latvia given that later in the day Tennis Ireland’s CEO Des Allen will be making a special appeal at the meeting of the Irish Sports Council in Dublin to have both Doyle and Nugent restored to the carding system.

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