MADRID, November 9 (EUROPA PRESS) –

The Spanish team had no option to reach the semi-finals of the 2023 Billie Jean King Cup final which will take place at the La Cartuja stadium in Seville after Canada’s victory this Thursday against Poland.

After losing 3-0 to the North American team, the team led by Anabel Medina was in the hands of the Poles, but the Canadians, who needed only one set, did not fail, once again with a great performance from Marina Stakusic and Leylah Fernandez. .

The first, despite her youth (18 years) and her ranking (258), once again demonstrated that in the Billie Jean King Cup these are factors that do not matter. After beating Rebeka Masarova with great authority, this time she managed to reverse a clash that seemed lost against the Polish Magdalena Frech and win 4-6, 7-5, 6-3.

She had the first point for Poland in hand after winning the first set and leading 4-2 in the second, but the American reacted, came back and forced a third set where she gave no options to get closer Canada in the semi-finals. Leylah certified Fernandez, who comfortably beat Magda Linette (6-2, 6-3) in the first duel.

In addition to the Canadians, Italy also sealed their ticket to the next round, which consolidated their victory against France the day before by beating Germany. Martina Trevisan managed to beat Eva Lys (7-6, 6-1), Jasmine Paolini did not give any options to Anna-Lena Friedsam (6-3, 6-2) and her double did not fail either and they will now have a day of rest before fighting for the final.

The day also saw the elimination of the reigning champion, Switzerland, lost to the United States, who will play this Friday against Slovenia. Danielle Collins defeated Céline Naef (7-6, 6-1), while Sofia Kenin had more work with Viktorija Golubic (6-3, 6-7, 7-5).

Ultimately, in the only draw that required a double to decide victory, victory went to Australia against a Kazakhstan without Elena Rybakina. Storm Hunter beat Anna Danilina (7-6, 6-4) and Yulia Puntintseva responded to Kimberly Birrel (6-0, 7-5), but the Hunter-Ellen Perez pair beat Putintseva and Danilina (6-1, 4-6). , 10-5). However, the victory eliminated the Australians and still keeps alive the Kazakhs, who will play the Czech Republic.