SEVILLE, Spain, Feb. 7 (UPI) -- Barbora Zahlavova Strycova is subbing for an ailing Lucie Safarova in a key position for the Czech Republic Fed Cup team this weekend against Spain.
Safarova, at No. 28, is the highest ranked Czech women's player but her illness led Czech captain Peta Pala to turn to Zahlavova Strycova and hold Safarova back for a possible doubles appearance.