sentences:  The team managed to defeat China in the first round, despite Li Fang managing to upset Tauziat in three sets, and CIS easily in the second round.The team's semifinal drought continued though when they were beaten by the United States in the quarterfinals in spite of Tauziat winning over Lori McNeil, mainly due to the singles and doubles prowess of Gigi Fernández.Françoise Dürr returned as captain, but the team suffered a blow just prior to the 1993 competition as Pierce, who had become France's highest-ranking player, withdrew due to personal reasons; she was replaced by Top 50 player Pascale Paradis-Mangon.