Leylah Fernandez took the lead of Canada, defeating the big favorite, the Czech Republic, and reaching the first final in its history of Billie Jean King Cup which on Sunday will be played against Italy, wins against Slovenia.
The doubles was decisive and tipped the semifinal series for the North American team, the great revelation of the tournament. They left the hosts, Spain, and Poland, initially with more options, by the wayside in the group stage. But he undoubtedly won against the two, presenting an unknown, Marina Stakusic, 18 years old and without any experience on the circuit or his team.
It wasn’t Stakusic’s day, however, who accused the eighth-ranked player in the world of pressure. Barbora Krejcikova which he inevitably fell 6-2 and 6-1. Czechia, as the favorite to win the tournament, to win the twelfth crown, went first.
Until it entered Leylah Fernandez. The Canadian, a finalist at the United States Open two years ago, took responsibility for his national team. This is the reference. He won when he had to win. He keeps the Canadian team alive, with the necessary victory against Marketa Vondrousovatenth in the world, 6-2, 2-6 and 6-3, and put the result in doubles.
Fernandez was once again decisive in the couples battle Gabriela Dabrowski in a clash full of brilliance. Fernandez was a finalist this year in doubles at Roland Garros and a semi-finalist in Madrid. His partner, Dabrowski, was a US Open winner.
In front, the European duet included Barbora KrejcikovaAustralian Open champion with Katerina Siniakovawhere he played in search of qualification for the final.
But victory went to Canada, winning 7-5 and 7-6(3) in one hour and 56 minutes.
This will be the first time in history that a North American team is seeking the Billie Jean King Cup title. He didn’t get that far. Now the glory is in his hands. They will face Italy in the final.
The Italian team qualified by winning the first semifinal against Slovenia 2-0, thanks to the respective victories of the simplistic teams Martina Trevisan and Jasmin Paolini to Kaja Juvan (7-6 and 6-3) and Tamara Zimansek (6-2, 4-6 and 6-3) which quickly resolved the commitment.
Source: La Verdad
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