
The Billie Jean King Cup (ex-FedCup) matches also produced two big surprises on Saturday as Barbora Krejcikova (Grand Slam winner) and Annette Kontaveit (former WTA No. 2) were defeated.
Barbora Krejcikova, defeat by Marta Kostiuk at the Billie Jean King Cup
The Czech Republic beat Ukraine 3:1 to reach the final tournament of this competition, but Marta Kostiuk won an unexpected victory over Barbora Krejcikova (12 WTA).
Kostyuk, who is ranked 38th in the world, defeated the champion of Roland Garros-2021 in three sets with a score of 3-6, 6-1, 6-4. The game lasted two hours and 6 minutes.
During the performance of the national anthem of Ukraine, Marta couldn’t hold back her emotions and burst into tears.
Market Vondrousov (6-2, 6-1 against Marta Kostiuk and 6-3, 6-4 against Katarina Zavacka) and Barbor Krejchikov (6-4, 6-3 against Katarina Zavacka) scored points for the Czechs.
uD83DuDE22 Marta Kostyuk during the National Anthem of Ukraine… “…And we will rule, brothers, on our free land, We will lay down our souls and bodies, everything for our freedom”
uD83CuDDFAuD83CuDDE6uD83CuDDE8uD83CuDDFF #BJKCup Ukraine – Czech Republic uD83CuDFBE
uD83DuDCF9 Sports 1 pic.twitter.com/Wys6jnEsrX— Ukrainian tennis • BTU (@ukrtennis_eng) April 14, 2023
A match for Marta ✅✅
Kostyuk wins a point for Ukraine to make it 1-2 against the Czech Republic#BJKCup | @marta_kostyuk | @UkrainianTennis pic.twitter.com/2mNFiPxeem
— Billie Jean King Cup (@BJKCup) April 15, 2023
Annette Kontaveit defeated by Despina Papamichael in the Billie Jean King Cup
At the start of June 2022, Kontaveit was ranked No. 2 in the WTA rankings, but she has struggled this season and reached No. 69.
Annette lost to Despina Papamichael (151 WTA) 6-2, 6-4 and Greece leads Estonia 2-0.
The first point for Greece was won by Valentina Grammatikopoulou (202 WTA): 6-2, 6-4 against Elena Malygina (374 WTA).
Slovenia – Romania 2-2, Billie Jean King Cup
We will remind you that Slovenia and Romania played to a draw, the score was 2:2, and the team that will enter the final tournament will be determined after the doubles match.
Due to the rain, the match of Kai Yuvan / Tamara Zidansek – Iryna Bara / Monica Niculescu was interrupted with a score of 3-3 in the first set.
Recorded results:
Ana Bohdan – Kaya Yuvan 3-6, 6-3, 6-4
Jacqueline Christian – Tamara Zidansek 6-1, 4-6, 6-3
Ana Bohdan – Tamara Zidansek 6-3, 6-7, 5-7
Jacqueline Christian – Kaya Juvan 2-6, 4-6.
Rain, rain, go away, come another day☔️
Decisive doubles match between Slovenia and Romania postponed due to weather uD83DuDE22#BJKCup pic.twitter.com/HteD6dHNRQ
— Billie Jean King Cup (@BJKCup) April 15, 2023
Source: Hot News

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