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Ukraine leads Belgium 1-0 in Billie Jean King Cup quarterfinal

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 24, 2026, 4:39 AM

Last updated Sep 24, 2026

Ukraine leads Belgium 1-0 in Billie Jean King Cup quarterfinal

Summary

Anhelina Kalinina secured a 1-0 advantage for Ukraine against Belgium in the Billie Jean King Cup quarterfinal, winning her match 6-7 (6), 6-1, 6-1 over Jana Otzipka on September 24. Following Kalinina’s victory, seventh-ranked Elina Svitolina is set to compete against 175th-ranked Greet Minnen in the second singles match. The winner of this matchup will advance to the semifinals, facing either Italy or China, who are competing in a later quarterfinal. Earlier in the tournament, Spain defeated Kazakhstan 2-1 to reach the semifinals, where they will meet the Czech Republic.

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By the Numbers

•Kalinina wins her match to give Ukraine early lead.
•Svitolina faces Greet Minnen in the next singles match.
•Ukraine or Belgium will play Italy or China in the semifinals.
•Spain has advanced to the semifinals after beating Kazakhstan.

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4:39 AMYahoo Sports — Ukraine takes an early lead against Belgium in a Billie Jean King Cup quarterfinal

What they're saying

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Anhelina Kalinina has given Ukraine a 1-0 lead in its Billie Jean King Cup tennis quarterfinal against Belgium with a 6-7 (6), 6-1, 6-1 win Thursday over Jana Otzipka. Seventh-ranked Elina Svitolina will try to clinch the quarterfinal for Ukraine when she plays 175th-ranked Greet Minnen in the following second singles.
— Yahoo Sports

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