MALAGA/STARNBERG, November 16, 2024
Poland overcame host nation Spain at the Billie Jean King Cup by Gainbridge Finals in Malaga on Friday thanks to three-set victories for Magda Linette and Iga Swiatek against Sara Sorribes Tormo and Paula Badosa, respectively. The Poles advance to a quarterfinal clash with Czechia on Saturday.
Iga takes the match and the tie for @pzt_tenis
A dominant 3rd set from Swiatek see’s her win 6-3 6-7(7) 6-1 #BJKCup pic.twitter.com/TWclSye0uy
— Billie Jean King Cup (@BJKCup) November 15, 2024
“I feel I want to be happy and want to cry at the same time,” Linette said. “Really proud, because it was really tough circumstances. I never beaten her. Felt responsibility and felt I have to deliver, and I really gave everything I had today against one of the toughest opponents against me.”
In the evening session, Great Britain eased past Germany following victories for Emma Raducanu and Katie Boulter, and will face defending champions Canada in a last 8 tie on Sunday.
Katie Boulter secures the tie for Great Britain!
An incredible 6-1 6-2 win in the second match means @the_LTA take the tie 2-0 #BJKCup pic.twitter.com/oOLjgC4o4w
— Billie Jean King Cup (@BJKCup) November 15, 2024
“I think it’s a great way to come back, even though there is some pressure, to score a point for your team,” said Boulter, who beat Laura Siegemund in straight sets.
“You know, you’re not just playing for yourself; you’re playing for everyone. I think as an individual athlete, it’s not like a tour event. So I think having your team members on the side cheering you on when you might be a little bit nervous, and having the ability to use on-court coaching and getting feedback is very helpful when you haven’t played for a long time.”
RESULTS – 15 NOVEMBER
Poland defeated Spain 2-0
Magda Linette (POL) d. Sara Sorribes Tormo (ESP) 7-6(6) 2-6 6-4
Iga Swiatek (POL) d. Paula Badosa (ESP) 6-3 6-7(6) 6-1
Marina Bassols Ribera/Jessica Bouzas Maneiro (ESP) v Magdalena Frech/Katarzyna Kawa (POL) – not played
Poland advance to a quarterfinal tie against Czechia on Saturday.
Great Britain defeated Germany 2-0
Emma Raducanu (GBR) d. Jule Niemeier (GER) 6-4 6-4
Katie Boulter (GBR) d. Laura Siegemund (GER) 6-1 6-2
Anna-Lena Friedsam/Tatjana Maria (GER) v Olivia Nicholls/Heather Watson (GBR) – not played
Great Britain advance to a quarterfinal tie against Canada on Sunday.
