Mauresmo, Bartoli told to play Fed Cup

Amelie Mauresmo and Marion Bartoli have been selected to play a Fed Cup tie for France despite saying they wanted to be left out.

Former world No.1 Mauresmo and last year's Wimbledon finalist Bartoli have been picked by captain Georges Goven for the February 2-3 first-round tie against China in Beijing.

Mauresmo had said she would rather concentrate on getting back to her best after injury worries. Bartoli said she would only play if her father and coach, Walter, could come along, which Goven refused.

"The France team defends values, principles and must have absolute priority," said Goven in a statement after also calling up Nathalie Dechy and Virginie Razzano.

"The captain must be able to pick the best possible team and must be guided by the team's highest interest, not by what the players may wish."