MALAGA/STARNBERG, November 18, 2024
Both ties were wrapped up after the singles matches at the Billie Jean King Cup by Gainbridge Finals on Sunday, with Slovakia downing Australia 2-0 to reach the semifinals for the first time since 2013, before Great Britain ousted defending champions Canada 2-0 without the loss of a set to reach the semifinals for the second time in three years after making it to the last four in 2022.
“It’s another big country which we beat, and I’m so proud for the girls, for our team members, for our country, because we are a small country,” said Slovakia’s Captain Matej Liptak. “For us, it really means so much. So I’m happy.”
Slovakia and Great Britain join Poland and Italy in the semifinals, who face each other on Monday for a place in the final.
An incredible final four remain in Malaga
But who will make it to the #BJKCup final? pic.twitter.com/wupAmiRSDj
— Billie Jean King Cup (@BJKCup) November 17, 2024
RESULTS – 17 NOVEMBER
Quarterfinal – Slovakia defeated Australia 2-0
Viktoria Hruncakova (SVK) d. Kimberley Birrell (AUS) 7-5 6-7(4) 6-3
Rebecca Sramkova (SVK) d. Ajla Tomljanovic (AUS) 6-1 6-2
Ellen Perez/Daria Saville (AUS) v Viktoria Hruncakova/Tereza Mihalikova (SVK) – not played
Quarterfinal – Great Britain defeated Canada 2-0
Emma Raducanu (GBR) d. Rebecca Marino (CAN) 6-0 7-5
Katie Boulter (GBR) d. Leylah Fernandez (CAN) 6-2 6-4
Gabriela Dabrowski/Leylah Fernandez (CAN) v Olivia Nicholls/Heather Watson (GBR) – not played
Slovakia will face Great Britain in a semifinal tie on Tuesday
