“In the match of the leaders of the national teams, the victory in two sets was won by Sinya, the fate of the blue-yellow team is hanging in the balanceβ, β write: sport.ua
On the 2nd game day, they were the first to go on the court Lesya Tsurenko (WTA 118) and Signa Kraus (WTA 222). The Ukrainian defeated her opponent in two sets in 1 hour and 5 minutes.
Ukraine – Austria. Billie Jean King Cup Playoffs
November 17. The third game
Lesya Tsurenko (Ukraine) β Signa Kraus (Austria) β 1:6, 1:6
This was the first meeting of the rivals.
Kraus brought Austria the second point in the match. In order to win, Ukraine needs victories in the following two games: in singles and doubles matches.
On November 16, Tsurenko defeated Tamira Paszek, and Katarina Zavatska lost to Kraus. Katarina and Tamira will take the court next.
Ukraine – Austria – 1:2
- Lesya Tsurenko β Tamira Pashek β 2:0 (6:3, 7:5)
- Katarina Zavatska β Sinja Kraus β 1:2 (3:6, 7:5, 5:7)
- Lesya Tsurenko β Sinya Kraus β 0:2 (1:6, 1:6)