Billie Jean King Cup Finals, Italy’s first opponent defined
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Billie Jean King Cup Finals, defined Italy's first opponent
It will be Japan the opponent in the quarterfinals of the Billie Jean King Cup Finals that finally started today in Malaga. Lw Asians beat Romania 2-1 in the first round in a comeback.
In first singles Ana Bogdan, world number 116, beat Nao Hibino, world number 152, with a score of 6-2 6-4.
In the second singles, Ena Shibahara, number 135, evened the score and surprisingly got the better of Jaqueline Cristian, number 73, 6-4 7-6.
Finally, in the doubles decider, Shuko Aoyama and Eri Hozumi defeated Monica Niculescu and Elena Gabriela Ruse 6-1 7-5. Japan’s opponent looks approachable for Jasmine Paolini and her teammates.
