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Spain advances to Billie Jean King Cup semifinals against Czechia by beating Kazakhstan 2-1

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The Associated Press. (2026, September 23). Spain advances to Billie Jean King Cup semifinals against Czechia by beating Kazakhstan 2-1. Toronto Star. https://www.thestar.com/sports/tennis/spain-advances-to-billie-jean-king-cup-semifinals-against-czechia-by-beating-kazakhstan-2-1/article_75747177-4a23-54b9-b0dc-9b5d19d9e239.html

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Spain qualified for the Billie Jean King Cup semifinals after defeating Kazakhstan with a final score of 2-1 in Shenzhen, China. In the crucial doubles match, Cristina Bucsa and Sara Sorribes Tormo won 6-2, 7-5 against Anna Danilina and Zhibek Kulambayeva despite facing 18 break points. Spain will now play Czechia, who includes Wimbledon champion Linda Noskova and Marie Bouzková, in the semifinals on Friday.

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Spain advanced to the Billie Jean King Cup semifinals for the first time in 18 years by beating Kazakhstan with a 2-1 victory, clinched through a decisive doubles match. Cristina Bucsa and Sara Sorribes Tormo won their crucial doubles game against Anna Danilina and Zhibek Kulambayeva with scores of 6-2, 7-5 while saving 18 break points. On Friday, Spain will face Czechia, who boasts Wimbledon champion Linda Noskova and Marie Bouzková among their ranks after defeating Britain earlier. Czechia won their quarterfinal match against Britain 2-0 on Tuesday. The United States, despite not qualifying for the finals this year, holds the record with 18 titles in what was formerly called the Fed Cup. Spain previously achieved five victories in the 1990s and last made it to the final in 2008.

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Spain advanced to the Billie Jean King Cup semifinals for the first time in 18 years by clinching a 2-1 win over Kazakhstan in the decisive doubles match while saving 18 break points Wednesday. asserted

Spain → advance → points

Cristina Bucsa and Sara Sorribes Tormo allowed just two of the 20 break chances they faced in a 6-2, 7-5 win over Anna Danilina and Zhibek Kulambayeva. asserted

they → allow → Danilina

On Friday, Spain will face Czechia, formerly known as the Czech Republic, which brought Wimbledon champion Linda Noskova and Marie Bouzková to Shenzhen. asserted

which → face → Shenzhen

The Czechs beat Britain 2-0 on Tuesday to stay on course for a 12th title in the competition previously called Fed Cup. The United States, which did not qualify for the finals, won a record 18 titles. asserted

which → beat → titles

Spain won it five times in the 1990s and last reached the final in 2008. asserted

Spain → win → 2008

Jessica Bouzas Maneiro gave Spain a lead Wednesday, beating Sonja Zhiyenbayeva 6-2, 6-2, then Kazakhstan leveled with Yulia Putintseva’s 6-2, 3-6, 6-1 win over Bucsa. asserted

Kazakhstan → give → Bucsa

The other two quarterfinals matches are on Thursday: two-time defending champion Italy faces China; and Ukraine plays Belgium. asserted

Ukraine → defend → Belgium

Spain advances to Billie Jean King Cup semifinals against Czechia by beating Kazakhstan 2-1

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