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Ukraine takes an early lead against Belgium in a Billie Jean King Cup quarterfinal – WTOP News
Kalinina rallied past Jana Otzipka as Ukraine moved within one win of the semifinals, where it could meet Italy or China.
- On Thursday, Anhelina Kalinina gave Ukraine a 1-0 lead in the Billie Jean King Cup quarterfinals against Belgium, defeating Jana Otzipka 6-7 , 6-1, 6-1 in Shenzhen, China.
- Kalinina overcame a slow first set to dominate the final two sets, while the 474th-ranked Otzipka committed 16 double faults that undermined her performance.
- Seventh-Ranked Elina Svitolina will attempt to clinch the quarterfinal for Ukraine when she faces 175th-ranked Greet Minnen in the following singles match.
- The winner advances to the semifinals on Saturday, where they will face either Italy or China in the next round.
- Spain advanced to the semifinals earlier this week after beating Kazakhstan; the Spaniards will face Czech Republic on Friday, following the Czechs' 2-0 quarterfinal victory over Britain.
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The Ukrainian tennis player defeated the Belgian rival and led the Ukrainian national team forward in the confrontation with Belgium.
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Ukraine takes an early lead against Belgium in a Billie Jean King Cup quarterfinal
SHENZHEN, China (AP) — Anhelina Kalinina has given Ukraine a 1-0 lead in its Billie Jean King Cup tennis quarterfinal against Belgium with a 6-7 (6), 6-1, 6-1 win Thursday
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39% Center
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C 39%
R 22%
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