Harry Hopman provided sporting commentary. After World War II, this became his focus until he was once again coaxed into tennis coaching. As an example of Hopman's journalism, Kramer writes that Sedgman, by then a successful touring professional, once "volunteered to help train the Aussie Davis Cup team. Hopman accepted the offer, and then he took Sedg aside and told him that what Hoad and Rosewall needed was confidence. So he told Sedg to go easy on them, which he gladly did. After a few days, Hopman wrote an exclusive in his newspaper column revealing how his kids could whip Sedgman and
Thailand at the Hopman Cup stage of the event but in 2007 they hosted the event and finished as the runners-up to Chinese Taipei. This is a list of players who have played for Thailand in the Hopman Cup. In the 2000 tie against Slovakia, the female Slovakian competitor, Henrieta Nagyová, was forced to retire during the singles match and was also unable to play the mixed doubles match. This conceded two points to Thailand and helped towards their eventual 3–0 victory over Slovakia. Thailand at the Hopman Cup Thailand is a nation that has competed at the Hopman Cup tournament on two occasions. The