The success of Sofia Kenin who saved a match point against Victoria Golubic 6-3, 6-7(1) and 7-5 after almost three hours of play ensured the victory of USA and sealed the elimination of Switzerlandcurrent champion of Billie Jean King Cup.
Golubic the Swiss team’s survival could not be extended, as it lost 3-0 against the Czech Republic on the first day of Group A. This failure in the debut increased the situation for Switzerland, which was left with no margin for error for the clash against the United States.
The North American team did not give his rival a choice. In the first duel, Danielle Collins surpassed Celine Naef of 7-6(4) and 6-1. Then, in a long, balanced encounter, Take it surpassed Golubic in the rivalry of numbers one on both teams.
The American won, sealing his team’s first victory. The doubles closing face-to-face has no bearing on determining the winner.
In fact, Simona Walter will play doubles instead of Golubic in the Swiss team, which is now out of options. The United States will play the final point as planned: Sloane Stephens and Taylor Townsend.
The American team will play for a spot in the semifinals on Friday against the Czech Republic.
Source: La Verdad
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