sentences:  However, although Halard-Decugis also managed to defeat Sánchez Vicario in singles, Martínez managed to win her second singles match over Pierce and Halard-Decugis was forced to retire in the doubles rubber whilst, 4–6, 1–2, with a right wrist injury.Dürr departed from the captaincy for 1997; 1983 French Open winner and former Davis Cup captain Yannick Noah took over.In addition, Fusai returned to the team with Pierce, who reach the final of the Australian Open again, and Tauziat, while seventeen-year-old Top 40 player Anne-Gaëlle Sidot made her debut.