SEVILLE, Spain — The USA started its marketing campaign within the Billie Jean King Cup Finals with a win over defending champion Switzerland on Thursday, organising a decisive tie in opposition to the Czech Republic for a spot within the semifinals.
Danielle Collins and Sofia Kenin received their singles matches to offer the People the victory that left them tied with the Czech Republic atop Group A. The U.S. will face the Czechs on Friday.
Solely the winners in every of the 4 teams make it to the semifinals. The Czech Republic beat Switzerland on Tuesday.
Collins defeated Celine Naef 7-6 (4), 6-1 for her sixth win in seven Billie Jean King Cup matches. Kenin then beat Viktorija Golubic 6-3, 6-7 (1), 7-5 to seal the victory for the People.
The U.S. stays unbeaten in opposition to Switzerland within the Billie Jean King Cup, successful all 10 ties between the nations.
The U.S. is probably the most profitable nation in Billie Jean King Cup historical past with 18 titles. It’s making an attempt to succeed in the semifinals for the second time in three years.
