1-1: Swiatek gives Poland life in BJK Cup in Malaga

Polish tennis player Iga Swiateknumber two in the world, won through hardship and great attrition against a brave Linda Noskova (7-6 (4), 4-6 and 7-5) in the second game of the quarterfinal tie of Billie Jean King Cuptherefore Poland and the Czech RepublicThey will go to doubles to play for the semifinals.

The rivalry between Swiatek and Noskova will surely be remembered as one of the most exciting matches of the 2024 tennis world cup finals, with the stands handed over to Poland and the Czech Republic this Saturday night in Malaga.

After Poland lost the first match, Iga Swiatek had the responsibility to keep his country afloat. She did it, but with an extra effort due to the enormous competitiveness of Linda Noskova, 26th in the world ranking.

The first set seemed clear for Swiatek, winning 4-2, but the Pole’s possible triumphant walk made it 5-5 and a subsequent tie-break took Poland 7-6(4).

In the second round, there was a similar draw until Noskova’s turning point came in the ninth game. He broke his opponent’s serve and finished the job with an exhibition from the two-handed backhand to prove 6-4 and take the match to the final set.

The outcome will also be one of small differences, of throws on the line, of errors resulting from fatigue. A period of small frustration came from Noskova, with errors caused by Swiatek’s piledriver, and it allowed her to put herself in a position to ease the tie (4-1).

In another unexpected turn by Billie Jean King, Linda Noskova went from sinking to rising, taking advantage of a false moment for the world number two, and tied (4-4).

But Iga, saving his best cards for last, was able to escape his rival’s threat of a comeback and ended up with a good fight for the audience (7-5).

The tie between the Czech Republic and Poland will be decided in a doubles match between the Poles Iga Swiatek and Katarzyna Kawa against the Czechs Marie Bouzkova and Katerina Siniakova.