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Tennis: Poland to take on Italy in Billie Jean King Cup semifinals

18.11.2024 16:00
Poland is set to take on Italy on Monday in the semifinals of the 2024 Billie Jean King Cup, a prestigious team tournament in women's tennis.
Polish tennis player Iga Świątek in action at the 2024 Billie Jean King Cup Finals tournament in Malaga, Spain.
Polish tennis player Iga Świątek in action at the 2024 Billie Jean King Cup Finals tournament in Malaga, Spain.Photo: EPA/Carlos Diaz

Poland advanced to the competition's last four after defeating Spain 2-0 and the Czech Republic 2-1.

Italy, meanwhile, had a bye in the tournament's round of 16, and secured a 2-1 victory over Japan in the quarterfinals.

One of the highlights of Monday's semifinal clash in Malaga, Spain will be Poland's world No. 2 Iga Świątek going head-to-head with Italy's world No. 4 Jasmine Paolini.

In the quarterfinals, Świątek overcame the Czech Republic's Linda Nosková 7-6, 4-6, 7-5 in the singles and also teamed up with countrywoman Katarzyna Kawa to win a decisive doubles match against the Czech pair of Marie Bouzková and Katerina Siniaková.

The Polish duo triumphed 6-2, 6-4, securing Poland’s place in a historic semifinal, public broadcaster Polish Radio’s IAR news agency reported.

"It's amazing to be making history for Poland; it's a dream come true," Świątek said.

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Source: IAR, PAP