The group of Italy is he first Billie Jean King Cup finalist after winning the decisive doubles match in their semifinals against Poland on Monday night. Jasmine Paolini and Sara ErraniOlympic champions, was defeated by 7-5 and 7-5 in Iga Swiatek already Katarzyna Kawa to lead the transalpine nation in the fight for the trophy.
In a marathon day, especially for Paolini and Swiatek, Italy closed a high level seriesthat the last two games are very close and there are constant alternatives. With an Errani taking over the stripes, the transalpines will jump back onto the track this Wednesday in Malaga for a place in the title.
It turned out to be a doubly spirited match to crown a great series between the two nations. In a first set of details, Italy, with a very solid Errani and a sharp Paoliniachieved the decisive break late in the set to leave Poland with no margin for error.
However, the second set has two completely radical scenarios. At first, Kawa and Swiatek were able to destroy their rivals, do a lot of damage to others and for a 1-5 lead that left them on the brink of a super tie-break. However, then came the Italian reaction, Kawa continues to search to make up for it each serves after breaking the serve of the two Poles.
After four consecutive games at 5-5, The final blow came with a new Italian break that allowed Errani to come through serve to close the game. With that game in its service, Italy agreed to what it was seventh final in the competition, second in a row after last year’s loss against Canada. The transalpines will compete in Wednesday’s final against the winner of the second series in between Great Britain and Slovakia.
Meanwhile, Poland has yet to sign the passport for its first final. Lucia Bronzetti advanced to Italy after defeating Magda Linette 6-4 and 7-6(3), though Swiatek he came back against Paolini to win 3-6, 6-4 and 6-4. The double gave a pass to the match for the title in an Italian team one step away from a fifth title after achievements in 2006, 2009, 2010 and 2013.
Source: La Verdad
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