Chinese Taipei at the Hopman Cup

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Taiwan (Chinese Taipei)
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First year 2008
Years played2
Most total wins Hsieh Su-wei (3–8)
Lu Yen-hsun (3–7)
Most singles winsHsieh Su-wei (1–5)
Lu Yen-hsun (1–4)
Most doubles winsHsieh Su-wei (2–3)
Lu Yen-hsun (2–3)
Best doubles teamHsieh Su-wei & Lu Yen-hsun (2–3)
Most years playedHsieh Su-wei (2)
Lu Yen-hsun (2)

Taiwan (competes under the name Chinese Taipei) is a nation that has competed at the Hopman Cup tournament on two occasions. The nation's first appearance came in 2008 when they qualified for the event by winning the second annual Asian Hopman Cup in 2007. [1] [2] They repeated this feat the following year by again winning the 2008 Asian Hopman Cup and going on to compete in the round robin stages of the main tournament in Australia. [3] They also competed in the Asian Hopman Cup in 2006 and 2009, losing in the final in both years and thus missing out on a spot in the main event both times. [4] [5]

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Players

This is a list of players who have played for Chinese Taipei in the Hopman Cup.

NameTotal W–LSingles W–LDoubles W–LFirst year playedNo. of years played
Hsieh Su-wei 3–81–52–3 2008 2
Lu Yen-hsun 3–71–42–3 2008 2

Results

YearCompetitionLocationOpponentScoreResult
2008 Round Robin Burswood Dome, Perth Flag of Serbia.svg  Serbia 0–3Lost
Round RobinBurswood Dome, PerthFlag of Argentina.svg  Argentina 3–0Won
Round RobinBurswood Dome, PerthFlag of France.svg  France 0–3Lost
2009 1Round RobinBurswood Dome, PerthFlag of France.svg  France 0–3Lost
Round RobinBurswood Dome, PerthFlag of Russia.svg  Russia 1–2Lost
Round RobinBurswood Dome, PerthFlag of Italy.svg  Italy 0–3Lost

1 In the final tie of 2009 against Italy, Lu was unable to play his singles match or the mixed doubles. This forfeited two points to Italy, contributing to their 3–0 defeat of Chinese Taipei. [6]

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References

  1. ↑ "Asian Hopman Cup". www.hopmancup.com. 4 Oct 2007. Retrieved 27 Oct 2011.
  2. ↑ "Serena Re-Commits to Hopman". www.hopmancup.com. 12 Nov 2007. Retrieved 27 Oct 2011.
  3. ↑ "France and Chinese Taipei to Kick Things Off". www.hopmancup.com. 2 Jan 2009. Retrieved 27 Oct 2011.
  4. ↑ "India Head For Hopman Cup". www.hopmancup.com. 29 Nov 2006. Retrieved 27 Oct 2011.
  5. ↑ "Welcome to Hyundai Hopman Cup XXII". www.hopmancup.com. 29 Dec 2009. Retrieved 27 Oct 2011.
  6. ↑ "Past Results - Hopman Cup XXI (3rd - 9th Jan 2009)". www.hopmancup.com. Archived from the original on 19 October 2011. Retrieved 27 Oct 2011.
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