“The Slovakian national team beat the Great Britain team with a score of 2:1”, — write: sport.ua
The game ended with a score of 2:1 in favor of tennis players from Slovakia. Both teams won one singles match, so the fate of the confrontation was decided in the doubles game, which ended with the defeat of the British women.
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At first, Emma Radukanu beat Viktoria Grunchakova as expected. Then Katie Boulter and Rebecca Shramkova entered the court. Boulter won the first set, but Rebekah turned the tide and turned the match into a doubles match.
In the third and final game, the tandem of Victoria Grunchakova / Tereza Mikhalikova confidently defeated the duo of Olivia Nichols / Heather Watson with a score of 6:2, 6:2.
Billie Jean King Cup 2024. The final stage
1/2 finals. November 18, Malaga
Great Britain – Slovakia – 1:2
- Emma Radukanu – Victoria Grunchakova – 6:4, 6:4
- Katie Bulter – Rebecca Shramkova – 6:2, 4:6, 4:6
- Olivia Nichols / Heather Watson – Victoria Grunchakova / Tereza Mikhalikova – 2:6, 2:6
Slovakia will play in the final of the unofficial World Tennis Championship for the first time since 2002. Then the national team of this country became the champion of the tournament, defeating Spain 3:1.
In the decisive match, they will meet the Italian team, which knocked out Poland a day earlier.
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