Spain Advances to Billie Jean King Cup Semifinals Against Czechia by Beating Kazakhstan 2-1
Cristina Bucsa and Sara Sorribes Tormo sealed the tie in doubles, and Spain will face Czechia for a place in the 2026 Finals.
- Spain reached the Billie Jean King Cup semi-finals for the first time in 18 years on Wednesday, clinching a 2-1 quarter-final victory over Kazakhstan in Shenzhen.
- Jessica Bouzas Maneiro put Spain in control with a 62-minute victory over Sonja Zhiyenbayeva, though Yulia Putintseva leveled the tie by defeating Cristina Bucsa in three sets.
- Cristina Bucsa returned to the court shortly after her singles loss to partner Sara Sorribes Tormo, securing a 6-2, 7-5 doubles victory over Anna Danilina and Zhibek Kulambayeva.
- Spain now faces Czechia on Friday for a spot in Sunday's Finals showpiece, with the match available to viewers in India on the VETO app.
- The Czechs advanced after beating Britain 2-0 on Tuesday, while Italy faces China and Ukraine plays Belgium in remaining quarter-finals on Thursday.
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SHENZHEN, China (AP) — Spain acceded to the Billie Jean King Cup semifinals for the first time in 18 years by securing a 2-1 win over Kazakhstan on Wednesday in the decisive match of doubles, in which...
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Spain advances to Billie Jean King Cup semifinals against Czechia by beating Kazakhstan 2-1
SHENZHEN, China (AP) — Spain advanced to the Billie Jean King Cup semifinals for the first time in 18 years by clinching a 2-1 win over Kazakhstan in the decisive doubles match while saving 18 break points Wednesday.
Spain's tennis women's team is in the semifinals at the final tournament of the Billie Jean King Cup with a 2-1 win against Kazakhstan!
Spain will face Czech Republic this Friday for a place in the final
<p>Spain became the second semi-finalist of the 2026 Billy Jean King Cup Spain defeated Kazakhstan in a doubles meeting and will play in the semifinals with the Czech Republic. Ukraine will meet with Belgium on September 24.</p>
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