Spain already knows that only a win is worth its debut in the Finals of billie jean king cup based in the Scottish city of Glasgow. This Wednesday, at 5:00 pm and the debut in the national team of Paula Badosawill face Kazakhstan, who began their participation by defeating the host team, Great Britain.
If Spain loses, Kazakhstan will go to the semifinals as the best in this Group D. If the students of the captain Annabelle Medina win, they will be on their own in the clash with Great Britain on Thursday.
Yulia Putintseva27 years old and number 51 in the world, opened at the Emirates Arena back in Katie Boulter (26 years old and number 124) 4-6, 6-3 and 6-2. As soon as the Kazakh took the direct lead, he took command and displaced his rival with authority.
The Wimbledon champion is stronger, Elena Rybakina23 years old and world number 22. He won 6-1 and 6-4 Harriet Dart (26 years old, nº 98) in the rivalry of the first classified of each team. The British did not Emma Raducanuofficially out due to injury, in another difficulty on the path to no destination as he will surprise becoming the 2021 US Open champion at 18 years old.
At 2-0, the tie was ruled in favor of the nationalized Russian Kazakhs. A classic in men’s and women’s tennis in that country, drawing talent from so many Russian quarries. Although the doubles is forfeited in the event of a triple tie for the only spot in the semis.
Badosa, 24 years old and number 13, will debut in Spain against Elena Rybakina, tall (1.84) and powerful shots. before, Nuria Parrizas, 31 and nº 72, will face Yulia Putintseva, who is different from her compatriot, short (1.63) but has many resources and bad blood. Using doubles as closure.
without the injured Sara Sorribes and Garbine Muguruzawhich closed the season early because nothing happened in 2022, the formation was completed by the rookie Cristina Bucca Y Aliona Bolsova and Rebeka Masarovawho played in the 2021 Finals, which they fired in the formation of doubles.
Source: La Verdad
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