The first finalist of the tournament has been determined
Italy national team became the first finalist Billie Jean King Cup.
IN semi-final match Italians defeated the team Poland — 2:1. In single matches, Lucia Bronzetti and Iga Swiatek each won.
But in the doubles match, Sara Errani and Jasmi Paolini produced an extravaganza. In the first set, the Italians fought off three set points from their opponents (7:5), and in the second they managed to make a comeback from 1:5 to 7:5.
Italy will play in the final of the team tournament for the second season in a row: last year the Italians lost to Canada. The Italian team has four triumphs in the Billie Jean King Cup (2006, 2009, 2010, 2013).
Italy’s opponent will be determined in the match between Great Britain and Slovakia.
- Billie Jean King Cup. Malaga, Spain. The final part. 1/2 finals
Poland – Italy — 1:2
Magda Linette – Lucia Bronzetti — 0:2 (4:6, 6:7 (3))
Iga Šwiętek — Jasmine Paolini — 2:1 (3:6, 6:4, 6:4)
Katarzyna Kawa / Iga Szwiatek – Sara Errani / Jasmine Paolini — 0:2 (5:7, 5:7)
Source: Sportarena
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