1.  The only common denominators between Fort Worth and Basel are Jakob Hlasek, a Swiss player then and the Swiss captain now, and the McEnroe name.

2.  Last week, Harnecker informed Swiss captain Rene Stammbach that Schnyder would arrive for the tie on Saturday, without attending the training session.

3.  Swiss captain Stephane Oberer said Rosset will team with Manta against the Swedes.

4.  Swiss captain Jakob Hlasek tried not to sound overconfident.