Slovakia shock US to reach BJK Cup Finals last 8

U.S. ousted from BJK Cup Finals; Slovakia, Japan advance
Ashlyn Krueger and Taylor Townsend saved six match points but ultimately lost the decisive doubles match as the United States was defeated 6-3, 3-6, 10-8 by Slovakia and was eliminated 2-1 in the first round of the Billie Jean King Cup Finals early Friday.
Tennis-Japan and Slovakia seal places in BJK Cup quarter-finals
Japan and Slovakia produced stunning comebacks to beat Romania and the United States 2-1, respectively, and reach the quarter-finals of the Billie Jean King Cup on Thursday. Viktoria Hruncakova and Tereza Mihalikova had to dig deep to beat Ashlyn Krueger and Taylor Townsend 6-3 3-6 10-8 in the match tie-break of a thrilling doubles that went into the early hours of Friday.
Australia to face Slovakia in BJK Cup quarter-finals
Australia will play Slovakia in the Billie Jean King Cup quarter-finals after the Europeans upset the USA in a thriller in Malaga. The ITF had billed the round-of-16 tie a "David versus Goliath battle" after Slovak Viktoria Hruncakova warned the US "we are a small country, but we have a big heart".
Japan into BJK Cup quarter-finals as Slovakia stun USA
Shuko Aoyama and Eri Hozumi took Japan into the Billie Jean King Cup quarter-finals for the first time since 2013 on Thursday with a stunning comeback win over Romania.Aoyama and Hozumi defeated Elena-Gabriela Ruse and Monica Niculescu 6-1,
Slovakia Eliminates USA at BJK Cup
By Chris Oddo | @TheFanChild | Thursday November 14, 2024 Slovakia battled back from 1-0 down to hand Team USA and early exit at the Billie Jean King Cup Finals in Malaga, Spain. Slovakia advances to play Australia in the quarterfinals, while the Americans will await its draw for the 2025 qualifying round.
Japan and Slovakia seal places in BJK Cup quarter-finals
Japan and Slovakia produced stunning comebacks to beat Romania and the United States 2-1, respectively, and reach the quarter-finals of the Billie Jean King Cup on Thursday.
Slovakia shock US to reach BJK Cup Finals last eight
Slovakia reach the last eight of the Billie Jean King Cup Finals with a 2-1 victory over 18-time champions the United States.
Raducanu feeling fit as GB launch BJK Cup challenge
Emma Raducanu is expected to play for Great Britain in their Billie Jean King Cup tie against Germany on Friday.
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U.S. falls to Slovakia in stunning BJK Cup Finals finish, as Danielle Collins loses singles match
Viktoria Hruncakova and Tereza Mihalikova completed the surprise victory, surviving a late rally by Taylor Townsend and Ashlyn Krueger.
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BJK Cup star's hotel room 'floods' as severe weather postpones play
Townsend later shared a video of water pouring in from the balcony during a torrential downpour. The start of BJK Cup ...
Poland Hoping Swiatek Can Inspire BJK Cup 'Revenge' Against Spain
Poland head into their first-round clash with hosts Spain at the Billie Jean King Cup Finals buoyed by the presence of Iga Swiatek and dreaming of a first-ever title in the team event.