La Davis Cup Juniors Finals – reserved for those aged 16 and under – begins this Monday, at the Megasaray complex in Antalya. The French team is approaching this event with legitimate ambitions. Stephan Huetthe captain, can indeed count on Moses Kouamé – who has an ATP ranking after his success in qualifying at the Brest Challenger -, Daniel Jade et Ferdinand Livet Novkirichka. Seeded, the Blues are in Pool B with the Kazakhstan, South Africa et Hong-Kong. The first match against the Asians was well managed (2-0). Daniel Jade then Moïse Kouamé did not leave too much energy. In the other match, Kazhakstan dominated South Africa.
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The women's format will also take place at Antalya. The French team was unable to qualify for this prestigious meeting. The Americans, with Tyra Caterina Grant – quarter-finalist at the US Open juniors -, Juliet Couple et Kristina Penickova seem untouchable. The Czechs, with Julie Pastikovaalready 798th in the world, obtained their first success against Peru.
