SHENZHEN, China (AP) — Linda Noskova and Marie Bouzkova propelled Czechia to a 2-0 victory over Britain, securing a place in the semifinals of the Billie Jean King Cup Finals on Tuesday. Noskova, ranked sixth and the reigning Wimbledon champion, dominated her match against Katie Boulter, winning 6-2, 7-6 (3) with 15 aces compared to Boulter’s four.
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Bouzkova contributed to the team's success by defeating Sonay Kartal 7-6 (2), 4-6, 6-4. Although Karolina Muchova was scheduled to play a decisive doubles match with Katerina Siniakova, it was not necessary due to the team's strong performance in the singles.
Czechia, formerly known as the Czech Republic, ranks second all-time in the competition with 11 titles previously called the Fed Cup. The United States leads with 18 titles but did not qualify for the finals this year. In the semifinals, Czechia will face either Spain or Kazakhstan, who are set to compete on Wednesday.
Upcoming quarterfinals include Italy, the two-time defending champion, against China, and Ukraine facing Belgium. In the Davis Cup Final 8 draw, South Korea will compete against Italy after becoming the first Asian nation to qualify under the new format. Spain, the 2025 runner-up, has drawn Austria, while Czechia, which eliminated the U.S. in the final qualifying round, will go against 2022 champion Canada. Alexander Zverev’s Germany is matched up with Britain. The Final 8 is scheduled for Bologna, Italy, from November 24-29.