Australia has recorded a comprehensive 3-0 victory against Belgium to qualify for the semifinals at the 2022 Billie Jean King Cup Finals.
Glasgow, Scotland, 11 November 2022 | Leigh Rogers
The Australian team has qualified for the semifinals at the 2022 Billie Jean King Cup Finals, securing its place with a commanding 3-0 victory against Belgium in Glasgow today.
Storm Sanders played a starring role, scoring a 6-2 6-2 victory against world No.54 Alison Van Uytanck in the opening rubber.
“It was a lot closer than the score. There was a lot of key moments where it could have swung Alison’s way,” said world No.237 Sanders.
“I think I just played really well under pressure and managed to keep the pressure on her serve. I served really well today. I faced a couple of break points, but I felt in control of my serve, and I think that put pressure on her.
“Obviously playing for your country, it’s quite emotional. The game plan kind of goes out the window and you’ve just got to play with fight and determination and just try and stick with it. I think that’s what I did.”
Absolutely flawless 😲
A beaming smile for @stormsanders94 with 6-2 6-2 securing another big win#BJKCupFinals | @TennisAustralia pic.twitter.com/gnDYYXnlC5
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Tomljanovic sealed Australia’s victory when Elise Mertens retired with a shoulder injury during their clash. The Australian No.1 was leading 4-6 6-4 3-0.
“The whole match I just struggled to find my rhythm, my game,” said Tomljanovic, who fought back from a 4-6 1-4 deficit.
“But the key was just to not give up. I think this week that’s what it’s all about. It’s about finding ways and never thinking it’s over.”
Leaving it all out there 🇦🇺#BJKCupFinals | @TennisAustralia | @Ajlatom pic.twitter.com/WA1WfOv4aA
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Sanders then combined superbly with Sam Stosur to complete a clean sweep, scoring a 6-4 6-3 win against Belgian pair Ysaline Bonaventure and Kirsten Flipkens.
“It was so much fun. It’s the first time me and Sam have played together,” said Sanders.
“You know, kind of always grown up watching her and idolising her … to step on on the court with her today was so much fun. We really enjoyed it and we played really well, which is awesome.”
The Aussie pair strut their stuff 💪@stormsanders94 and @bambamsam30 make it 3 from 3 as Australia glide…
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