Sports News | Slovakia Beat Australia to Reach Semifinals of Billie Jean King Cup Finals

Malaga (Spain), Nov 17 (AP) Slovakia followed up its win over the United States with a 2-0 victory over Australia to reach the semifinals of the Billie Jean King Cup finals on Sunday.

Rebecca Sramkova cruised to a 6-1, 6-2 win over Ajla Tomljanovic to clinch Slovakia the victory after Viktoria Hruncakova rallied to defeat Kimberly Birrell 7-5, 6-7 (4), 6-3 for her sixth straight BJK Cup win counting singles and doubles.

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Slovakia had beaten the U.S. — the competition's most successful nation — in the first round of the finals in Malaga.

Iga Swiatek's Poland, seeking its first title, will face Italy in the semifinals.

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Last year, the Italians were runner-up to defending champion Canada, which faces Great Britain in the other quarterfinal on Sunday. (AP) 7/21/2024

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