SEVILLE, Spain — Teenager Marina Stakusic obtained the most important win of her profession to assist Canada defeat host Spain 3-0 in Group C of the Billie Jean King Cup Finals on Wednesday.
The 18-year-old Stakusic, ranked No. 258 on the earth, defeated No. 65 Rebeka Masarova 6-3, 6-1 to offer Canada the primary level of the day at La Cartuja Stadium.
Stakusic’s earlier career-best victory had been towards No. 152 Jaimee Fourlis in 2022. She had by no means crushed a high 100 opponent.
“That is such a particular feeling and makes me imagine that I belong right here,” Stakusic mentioned. “It is usually tremendous particular to win in entrance of all of the Canadians who I’ve labored with for a very long time. What a sense — it’s the most significant win for me thus far — and it’ll give me a lot confidence going ahead.”
Leylah Fernandez gave Canada the second level by edging Sara Sorribes Tormo 7-6 (8), 7-6 (7).
Within the doubles, Eugenie Bouchard and Gabriela Dabrowski beat Sorribes Tormo and Masarova 6-2, 7-5.
In Group D, Italy defeated France 2-1 with early victories within the singles matches. Martina Trevisan rallied to defeat Alize Cornet 2-6, 6-2, 6-2 and Jasmine Paolini beat Caroline Garcia 7-6 (6), 5-7, 6-4.
France got here from behind to win the doubles match with Garcia and Kristina Mladenovic defeating Elisabetta Cocciaretto and Trevisan 5-7, 6-2, 10-6.
The 12 groups within the BJK Cup Finals compete in 4 round-robin teams and the winners will advance to the semifinals this weekend.
