The Billie Jean King Cup final in Seville face their resolution with the dispute of the grand final between Italy and Canada. After the semi-finals, the team the transalpines beat Slovenia and the The Canadian team created a big surprise by beating the Czech Republic.
Canada won Group C, in which he was active Spain, after having been imperial in the two qualifications for the group stage and having won their two duels. They first beat Spain 3-0 then repeated a resounding victory against Poland. He did it with a team led by Leylah Fernándezbut also with the support at the individual level of a Marina Stakušić who became one of the great revelations of the qualifying phase after beating Rebeca Masarova and Magdalena Frech.
In the semi-final, the Canadian team was once again led by left-hander Fernandezwho has exceeded the big favorite, the Czech Republic. With this victory, he places himself in the first final in its Billie Jean King Cup history.
The doubles were decisive for Canada, big revelation of the tournament. They left the hosts behind in the group stage, Spain, now Poland, initially with more options. They now face an Italy who won their two qualifiers in group D against France (2-1) and against Germany (3-0).
Martina Trevisan and Jasmine Paolini They form a team with individual guarantees and have achieved great victories. In the semi-final, Italy clearly beat Slovenia 2-0. This comfortable victory was achieved thanks to the two victories of Martina Trevisan and Jasmin Paolini against Kaja Juvan (7-6 and 6-3) and Tamara Zimansek (6-2, 4-6 and 6-3)respectively.
Thus, an attractive final is expected between two teams who did not seem the strongest, as Canada and Italy. The transalpines, led by Tathiana Garbinthey will try to obtain this Sunday his fifth title, after those obtained in 2006, 2009, 2010 and 2013. A good atmosphere is expected in La Cartuja stadium in Seville see a new champion crowned.
When is the Billie Jean King Italy – Canada Cup played?
The playoff Billie Jean King Cup Grand Finalbetween Italy and Canadathey contest this Sunday, November 12, from 3:00 p.m.
Where to watch Italy – Canada of the Billie Jean King Cup?
The grand final between Italy and Canada may be seen by Teledeporte and its website, RTVE Play. You can follow all the information on the Billie Jean King Cup on the Mundo Deportivo website.
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