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After 1 a.m., the eight-hour battle of Polish tennis players in the quarterfinals of the Billie Jean King Cup ended. The match started badly, but had a happy ending. First, Magdalena Fręch lost to Maria Bouzkova 1:6, 6:4, 4:6 after a twisty match. Then, everything was in the hands of Iga Świątek, who spent the longest time on the court. She defeated 19-year-old Linda Noskova 7:6 (4), 4:6, 7:5, and then in the doubles with Katarzyna Kawa, they won 6:2, 6:4 against the favorites Marie Bouzkova and the leader of the WTA ranking in doubles Katerina Siniakova.
I’ll be dead in 20 minutes. It was such an exhausting day and a very difficult match, but I’m happy that we won. That’s the most important thing. Thank you for your support, you’re doing a great job,” Świątek told the fans.
Chants on the court after Polish women advance to Billie Jean King Cup semi-final
Right after the WTA vice-leader’s statement, behind her back suddenly began chants from the Polish staff. However, they were not directed at our team’s star, but at her doubles partner — Katarzyna Kawa. The tennis player specializing in doubles celebrated her birthday on Sunday. She got herself a present for it, because the match ended after midnight.
And that’s probably today,” the exhausted 32-year-old laughed. “I couldn’t have imagined a better present. I was really excited about this match and I’m glad I played it with Iga. I’m glad we did it. It’s a great day,” she added.
It wasn’t easy. After these two days I’m 20 years older, but very happy. It’s always difficult to play against the Czechs. But we did it! We’re in the semi-finals — rejoiced captain Dawid Celt.
Even before the match began, it became clear that the Italians were waiting for the winners of the Poland-Czech Republic pair in the Billie Jean King Cup semifinals. Despite considerable difficulties, the team with Jasmine Paolini in the line-up defeated the Japanese 2:1. The match was scheduled for Monday. “Playing against Jasmine is never easy. She’s had a great season. The Italians know how to work together. But I’m focusing on singles, but I’ll be ready [for doubles]. This is my last tournament of the season, I’ll give it my all. Playing for Poland is always amazing,” Świątek assured.
