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.

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.

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,

Japan advanced when Eri Hozumi and Shuko Aoyama defeated Monica Niculescu and Elena Ruse 6-1, 7-5 in the deciding doubles match. Ana Bogdan had put Romania ahead with a 6-2, 6-4 win over Nao Hibino in the first singles match of the day but Ena Shibahara pulled Japan level with a 6-4, 7-6 (2) victory over Jaqueline Cristian.

Iga Swiatek beat Paula Badosa in three sets and Poland led Spain by an insurmountable 2-0 in the opening round of the Billie Jean King Cup Finals on Friday. The world No. 2 Swiatek sealed Poland's spot in the quarterfinals against the Czech Republic after No.

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.

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.