Iga Swiatek has beaten Paula Badosa in three sets and Poland has knocked out host Spain 2-0 in the opening round of the Billie Jean King Cup Finals in Malaga.

Emma Raducanu said she “loves” the team environment as Great Britain cruised through to the quarter-finals of the Billie Jean King Cup.

MALAGA, Spain — Magda Linette gave Poland a 1-0 series lead over Spain in the opening round of the Billie Jean King Cup Finals after surviving a nearly 4-hour test against Sara Sorribes on Friday. Linette secured a 7(8)-6, 2-6, 6-4 victory in 3 hours ...

It had been more than three years since Iga Swiatek and Paula Badosa faced off, having split their two prior matches. The third meeting did not disappoint fans watching the 2024 Billie Jean King Cup.

Emma Raducanu won the first game on Friday in Britain's bid for the Billie Jean King Cup title. Raducanu beat Germany's Jule Niemeier 6-4 6-4 on her return from injury.

Iga Swiatek led Poland to an opening-round victory in the Billie Jean King Cup Finals by defeating Spain's Paula Badosa. This secured Poland a quarterfinal match against the Czech Republic. Meanwhile,

MALAGA, Spain (AP) — The first tie of the Billie Jean King Cup Finals between Spain and Poland was postponed on Wednesday because of a severe weather alert in the Malaga region. Organizers said the “decision has been made based on guidance from the relevant authorities to ensure the health and safety of all participants and attendees.”

Iga Swiatek has beaten Paula Badosa in three sets and Poland leads host Spain by an insurmountable 2-0 in the opening round of the Billie Jean King Cup Finals in Malaga.

Iga Swiatek's victory over Paula Badosa secured Poland's advancement in the Billie Jean King Cup Finals despite a late delay due to a medical incident among spectators. Additionally, Magda Linette's win against Sara Sorribes contributed to Poland's lead against Spain.