Fed Cup Final 2019

The Fed Cup brings such… um… colour to tennis (as illustrated in this post).

 

Oh, the joy!?

Both the Aussie and French fans were out in force over the weekend in Perth for the final:

Who knew that Deal or No Deal's popular in France, too!

While the party atmosphere was fever pitch, the Aussie team put on an intimidating front:

Sam: "I'm being very serious. I've also had a beer."

Well, most of them...

Oh Dasha, you wouldn't hurt a fly!

Some French fans also managed to keep it in and stay grounded. I’d say that this was fair, given there wasn’t much to celebrate with poor Caroline Garcia getting double-bageled by none other than Ash Barty. While doing absolutely nothing for France that day, Caro did earn a place in the shit shots hall of fame. I think the authorities will have her deported by morning!

But the tables turned when Ash lost her singles rubber the following day:

"Who's a happy little Vegemite again?? Seriously, I don't know..."

In a decider, Tomljanovic rose to the occasion while the seemingly oblivious Parmentier phoned it in, French-style. Aussie hopes hung in the balance until Sam Stosur and Ash Barty made some big boo-boos and let the whole nation down.

Juust kidding. Do not despair, Straya Siztas! You did incredibly well to get this far and got some cute mini trophies/takeaway championship-to-gos for your efforts. They’re the perfect size for drowning your sorrows in rum or other favourite spirit. Aussie spirit, that is!

Margaret Court Just Wants Equality…

According to this article and wicked typo:

Ermagerd tenrnis

This comment is gold though...



Also, while you are indeed a tennis legend, publicly saying that you want to be honoured is a bit rich. Rumour has it that you might be a little too fast on the approach. C'mon, Marg, be patient and play nice!