Iga Swiatek leads Poland into maiden BJK Cup semi-final

Published On : 2024-11-17T09:05:36+0530 [ IST ] | Author : Mayur_Tembhare
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Iga Swiatek (Image credit: X)NEW DELHI: Poland and Italy secured their places in the Billy Jean King Cupsemifinals on Saturday after thrilling victories over the Czech Republic and Japan respectively.

Poland completed a 2-1 comeback against the Czech Republic with World No. 2Iga Swiatek playing a pivotal role after Marie Bouzkova gave the Czechs the initial lead by defeating Magdalena Frech Swiatek leveled the tie by

Swiatek then teamed with Katarzyna Kawa to win the deciding doubles match against Marie Bouzkova and Katerina Siniakova 6-2, 6-4. This marks Poland's first-ever appearance

The 2023 runners-up Italy edged out Japan 2-1 in another close encounter. Ena Shibahara initially put Japan ahead with a victory over Elisabetta Cocciaretto however Jasmine Paolini leveled the tie for Italy by defeating Moyuka Uchijim

It wasn't easy for me because you enter 0-1. But I'm happy with singles and of course with doubles.

Italy will face Poland in the semifinals on Monday and the remaining quarterfinal matches Canada vs. Britain and Australia vs. Slovakia are scheduled for Sunday.

Source : Reporters From Sunrise Chronicles

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