The Americans did not give the Spaniards a chance. In the fight for the finals, the Russians will challenge – PRAVDA.sk

After the triumph over Spain, the US tennis players advanced to the elite quartet at the final tournament of the Billie-Jean King Cup in Prague.

Danielle Collins added a second, promotion point in the duel with Sara Sorribes Torm.

This was definitely decided by Danielle Collins, who defeated Sara Sorribes Tormová 6: 1, 6: 0 in the second singles of the C-group duel and adjusted the state of the match to 2: 0 for the USA.

The Spaniards could no longer have a better set balance than the Americans in the overall table, even if they won the final doubles 2: 0.

Sloane Stephens also defeated Nuri Parrizas-Diaz in two sets 6: 4 and 6: 4 in the opening match. The Americans will play in the semifinals against the Russians on Friday.

The Slovaks also performed in the C-group, but they lost the chance to advance after losing to Spain (1: 2) and lost the triumph over the USA (2: 1) even before Wednesday’s program.

All three teams recorded one victory and one loss in the group.

The title is not defended by the players of France, who lost to the Russian Tennis Federation (RTF) 1: 2 in Wednesday’s A-group match.

Russia’s decision was definitively decided by Anastasia Pavlučenkovová, who defeated Aliza Cornet 5: 7, 6: 4, 6: 2 in the second singles and equalized the duel to 1: 1.

She thus secured the necessary point for her team, which she needed to secure the first place in the group and advance to the semifinals.

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The Russians defeated the Canadians 3: 0 on Tuesday, the French lost to the Canadians 1: 2 in the first match of the group on Monday.

Players from the country of the Gallic rooster could not have a better balance than the Russians before the final doubles.

In the end, they lost the doubles smoothly in two sets. “I am proud of myself, it was an excellent match. We both showed a fighting spirit, we were like tigers, “said Pavľučenkovová after the meeting according to AFP.

Clara Burelová took care of the first point for the French colors in the A-group match in Wednesday’s opening singles, defeating Ekaterina Alexandrovová 3: 6, 6: 4, 6: 2.