US EditionUkraine Reach BJK Cup Semi-Finals for First Time
Ukraine advanced to the Billie Jean King Cup semi-finals for the first time by defeating five-time champions Spain 2-0, with Elina Svitolina clinching the decisive victory.
- Ukraine secured a 2-0 victory over five-time champions Spain in the Billie Jean King Cup quarter-finals in Shenzhen on Wednesday, advancing to the tournament’s semi-final stage for the first time in their history.
- This breakthrough followed Ukraine's 2-0 win against China on Tuesday and was highlighted by Marta Kostyuk's win over Jessica Bouzas Maneiro and Elina Svitolina's victory against Paula Badosa.
- Kostyuk, world number 26, won her opening singles match 7-6, 6-2, improving her Billie Jean King Cup record to 9-3, while Svitolina overcame Badosa 5-7, 6-2, 7-5 in a two-hour battle.
- Svitolina noted she had to summon great effort to secure the victory and expressed her gratitude toward her supporters, emphasizing how meaningful it is for both the team and Ukraine to reach the semi-final stage for the first occasion.
- On Friday, Ukraine will take on defending champions Italy in the semi-final round, looking to continue their remarkable journey in Shenzhen fueled by strong team cohesion and a shared determination to win the tournament.
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Ukraine is in the semi-finals of the Billie Jean King Cup of tennis women for the first time! On Wednesday, the Ukrainian team celebrated a 2-0 victory in the Chinese Shenzhen against the five-time champion Spain.Spanners missed semi-finals for the first time since 2008Marta Kostjuk first defeated Jessica Bouzas Maneiro 7:6(3), 6:2, followed by Elina Switolina won a competitive match against Paula Badosa 5:7, 6:2, 7:5. The Spaniards missed the s…
The women's tennis team of Ukraine defeated Spain 2:0 and secured a place in the semi-finals of the Billie Jean King Cup.
Thanks to his 2-0 victory over Spain, Ukraine gets his ticket to the half final. Svitolina won his match against Paula Badosa.
The Ukrainian women's tennis team defeated Billie Jean King's cartoonish rival Spain two-nil in the quarterfinals and secured a place in the top four.
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