© Getty ImagesThe build-up to the FIFA Confederations Cup Brazil 2013 began in earnest on Saturday, when the draw for the group phase took place in Sao Paulo. Hosts Brazil line up in Group A with Japan, Mexico and Italy, while Spain, Uruguay and Tahiti will be joined in Group B by the champions of Africa, whose identity will be revealed after next February’s CAF Africa Cup of Nations final. Speaking to the press afterwards, the coaches of the seven national teams to have already secured their places looked ahead to what they can expect when next June’s Festival of Champions gets under way:Group ALuiz Felipe Scolari (Brazil): We Brazilians think we’ve got a competitive, quality team, and this tournament
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The Draw for Wimbledon 2011: Francesca Schiavone vs Jelena Dokic
Not as exciting as it might have been when Jelena Dokic was at her very best - nearly a decade ago now, can you believe it? Still, Dokic may be at number 56 in the rankings but she has the game to beat the best, and she's certainly beaten Francesca Schiavone before. This'll be a bit of a test if Schiavone is to make it through the tournament.