Faraj Benlahoucine, Media365, published on Friday November 15, 2024 at 7:24 p.m.
Iga Swiatek defeated Paula Badosa this Friday to send Poland into the quarters of the Billie Jean King Cup. The host country, Spain, is eliminated.
Organized this year in Malaga, the Billie Jean King Cup started late. Due to torrential rains hitting Andalusia, the opening match between Spain and Poland scheduled for this Wednesday has been postponed to this Friday. Faced with a stronger opponent, the host country failed to beat the odds. Sara Sorribes Tormo made life difficult for Magda Linette before surrendering at the end of a marathon lasting around four hours (7-6(6), 2-6, 6-4).
Swiatek too strong for Badosa
The second meeting was also the scene of a new standoff between Paula Badosa and Iga Swiatek. But the current world No. 2 nevertheless ended up raising her level of play and logically win after a one-sided third set (6-3, (6)6-7, 6-1). Poland therefore validates its qualification for the quarterfinals against the Czech Republic, without playing the doubles match. The last round of 16 is currently between Germany and Great Britain.
The two selections are competing for the last qualifying ticket for a quarter-final against Canada. This Thursday, Japan joined Italy after defeating Romania (2-1). Ditto for Slovakia, victorious over the United States (2-1), and future opponent of Australia.
