Huge euphoria after the triumph of the Russians: Benčičová had dramatization within reach – Športky.sk

PRAGUE – Russian tennis players became the winners of the Billie-Jean King Cup in Prague. They decided on the triumph over Switzerland in Saturday’s final in singles. The first point for the selection of the Russian Tennis Federation (RTF) was won by Daria Kasatkinová in the O2 Arena, who defeated Jil Teichmann 6: 2, 6: 4. In the second single, Ľudmila Samsonovová defeated Belinda Benčičová 3: 6, 6: 3, 6: 4.

The Russians won the prestigious women’s team competition five times, the last time they were looking forward to in 2008. They lost three previous final meetings (2011, 2013, 2015). The Swiss played for the valuable trophy for the second time, in 1998 they lost in the final to Spain 2: 3. The recorders in the number of triumphs are American women, who have 18 titles.

Kasatkinová controlled the action on the court from the first ball, letting the opponent in the first set speak only at 5: 0. Teichmann made a large number of unforced mistakes and recovered only when she was threatened with an unpopular “canary”, but in the end she lost the first set 2: 6. In the second, the game leveled off, until in the seventh game Kasatkin broke through the pass of the opponent’s hand. Although she did not confirm the break, she succeeded again at the Swiss service at 4: 4 and delivered the victory in the match, turning the first sword ball right away.

“Capturing the start of the match was extremely important, because we were both very nervous. I think I coped better. Winning the first set started me. I am glad that I got an important first point for the team and prepared the ground for Ľudmila, who opposed Benčičová showed one of her best performances in her career. Winning the Billie-Jean King Cup is an amazing feeling. “ quoted Kasatkin by the AFP agency.

In the third game, Benčičová did not succeed in her own service, but she quickly undoed her hesitation and was able to reverse the course of the first set. The Olympic champion from Tokyo played consistently, making a minimum of unforeseen mistakes. However, her opponent improved service from the second set, accelerated the game and also had the upper hand in the statistics of winning strokes. Samson succeeded in the sixth game on income and won the second act in her favor, while continuing the trend in the third set. Thanks to the break in the first game, she got on horseback and since she continued to serve unmistakably, she won a decisive second point for the Russian colors.

the final tournament of the Billie-Jean King Cup
final:
Russian Tennis Federation (RTF) – Switzerland 2: 0

Daria Kasatkin – Jil Teichmann 6: 2, 6: 4
Ludmila Samsonova – Belinda Bencicova 3: 6, 6: 3, 6: 4

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