The team led by Belén Ludueña beat the Guarani team 3-0 and will have to beat Ecuador on Friday to qualify for one of the places to qualify for the most important event in women’s tennis.
A blow was suffered by Chile in the opener of Group B of the America Zone I of the Billie Jean King Cup, when they lost 2-1 against Mexico, in Salinas, Ecuador. For it, a victory this Thursday against Paraguay was essential to keep intact the chances of accessing the phase for contesting one of the two qualifiers for the former Fed Cup Qualifiers, now renamed in honor of one of the legends of world women’s tennis.
On paper, Chile were heavy favorites against the almost amateur side of Guarani, and they showed it with a resounding 3-0. So captain Belén Ludueña sent the rookie into the field Fernanda Labraña (970th), who responded fully. She beat Paulina Franco 6-2 and 6-3 (no ranking) and gave the first point to the national team.
In the second duel, Bárbara Gatica (242nd) beat Leyla Brítez (unranked) 6-3, 6-2 and secured the series. In the background, another beginner, Fernanda Astete and Alexa Guarachi gave the national team the third victory after beating Heydi Doldán and Susan Doldán 6-3, 6-4.
This Friday, the Gladiators will face Ecuador, with the aim of securing qualification for the next phase. Like today, they appear as favorites and a possible victory will most likely see them move into second place, where they would face Brazil or Argentina in a possible definition of a quota in playoffs.
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Source: Latercera
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