sentences:  Former Wimbledon player Jacqueline Kermina then took over as captain and successful doubles player Gail Benedetti joined the team for 1969, but were once again unable to defeat Benedetti's former country, Australia, in the quarterfinals.By 1970, France's fortunes lifted.1966 French Championships girls' singles champion Odile de Roubin and 1963 "Championne de France Junior" Christiane Spinoza came into the team, and together with Benedetti they defeated both the Japanese and the Italians, 2–1, before succumbing to West Germany.