Spain were eliminated against Poland in the round of 16 of the 2024 Billie Jean King Cup.

Spain were eliminated against Poland in the round of 16 of the tournament. Billie Jean King Cup 2024 tennis Iga Swiateknumber two in the world, achieved a decisive point for his country by winning Paula Badosa scores 6-3, 6-7(5) and 6-1.

Badosa, who regained his best form in the second half of the season, survived the match, winning the second set and taking it in a tie-break, but a series of unforced errors and the rise of Swiatek denied him opportunities.

The Catalan tennis player was forced to win after Sarah Sorribes lost the first point in the match against Magda Linettein a marathon match. The Valencian lost 7-6(6), 2-6 and 6-4 after almost four hours of play.

A painful defeat then, after losing the first set, Sorrib won Olympic bronze in women’s doubles in Paris 2024 with Kristina Buksawon the second and took a 3:0 lead in the third match. However, he failed to complete his return.

Thus, the Spanish team, which hosted the final stage in Malaga, said goodbye to the tournament, which it had not won since 1998.

For its part, Poland advances to the quarterfinals, where it will meet the Czech Republic. The next match in this part of the draw will be the match between Japan and Italy.

Meanwhile, on the other side, Australia and Slovakia will play one of the quarter-finals and the other will face Canada, the defending champions, with the winner of the Germany vs Germany match. United Kingdom,