November 12, 2023 – 2:17 p.m.
Canada won the Billie Jean King Cup for the first time / Photo: AFP
When Jasmine Paolini hit the ball into the net and handed the match point to Leylah Fernández, The Canadian’s noise went away and immediately, He ran to hug Heidi El Tabakh. Marina Stakusic, Rebecca Marino, Eugénie Bouchard and Gabriela Dabrowski joined, because together, They made Canadian history by winning the Billie Jean King Cup for the first time.
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Leylah Fernández made it two-nil in the series by beating Italian Jasmine Paolini 6-2 6-3 in one hour and 41 minutes.who never found herself on the field against the Canadian who was extremely effective.
The moment. 🇨🇦#BJKCupFinals | @TennisCanada pic.twitter.com/JbXZ8eY5ZB
– Billie Jean King Cup (@BJKCup) November 12, 2023
Before this match, Marina Stakusic gave a blow of authority and had already advanced her team by beating Martina Trevisan 7-5 and 6-3 in one hour and 48 minutes. The 18-year-old became the revelation of the tournament, as she not only scored against Italy, but also played a key role in past series when she held off Spain’s Masarova against all odds, even against the Sevillian stands who supported his compatriot.
Billie presents the champion’s “Billie Blue” jackets to Team Canada. #BJKCupFinals | @toryburch pic.twitter.com/aM9RAJvRo0
– Billie Jean King Cup (@BJKCup) November 12, 2023
By winning both of its singles matches, Canada no longer needed to play doubleswhere one of her strong cards awaited her, while Gaby Dabrowski, one of the best doubles players on the planet, waited to close the series.
Canada finished a spectacular week against Italy, but first, en route to the title, They also beat Poland and Spain in the group stage. While the Czech Republic is in the semi-final.
The photo we’ve all been waiting for!
🏆 on Nettie 🤣#BJKCupFinals | @TennisCanada pic.twitter.com/J3aVpv4fMj
– Billie Jean King Cup (@BJKCup) November 12, 2023
TENNIS PLAYERS WHO CARRY THE BLUE BAG OF THE BILLI JEAN KING CUP
- Laylah Fernández
- Rebecca Marino
- Eugenie Bouchard
- Marina Stakušić
- Gabriela Dabrowski
- Captain: Heidi El Tabakh
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