Iga Swiatek wrapped up a 2-0 victory for Poland over five-time champions Spain to seal their place within the final eight of the Billie Jean King Cup Finals in Malaga.
World quantity two Swiatek beat Spain’s Paula Badosa 6-3 6-7 (5-7) 6-1 within the second singles match.
Magda Linette had earlier put Poland in entrance by beating Sara Sorribes Tormo 7-6 (8-6) 2-6 6-4 in a thriller lasting three hours and 51 minutes.
“I would not say that I pushed us to the quarter-finals, as a result of Magda pushed us to the quarter-finals, so we did it collectively,” stated five-time Grand Slam champion Swiatek.
“I am glad that we gained a match as Workforce Poland. I felt prefer it was my greatest match for the reason that US Open.
“I knew that I might come again within the third set and attempt to win it for Poland.”
The tie was initially attributable to happen on Wednesday however was postponed due to a extreme climate alert in Malaga.
Poland haven’t gained the BJK Cup in its 61-year historical past and that is the primary time they’ve reached the quarter-finals in its present format.
They are going to play 11-time champions the Czech Republic within the final eight on Saturday.
Afterward Friday, Nice Britain sealed their place within the quarter-finals with victory over Germany. They are going to face 2023 winners Canada on Sunday.
