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Slovakia Stuns USA to Reach Billie Jean Cup Quarters

5/13/2025

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In a thrilling showdown at the Billie Jean King Cup Finals in Malaga, Slovakia edged past the United States 2-1, securing a spot in the quarterfinals. After Taylor Townsend's strong singles win, Slovakia rallied with Rebecca Sramkova's victory over Danielle Collins. The fate of the match rested on the doubles, where Viktoria Hruncakova and Tereza Mihalikova triumphed in a nail-biting finish.

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In a thrilling showdown at the Billie Jean King Cup Finals in Malaga, Slovakia edged past the United States 2-1, securing a spot in the quarterfinals. After Taylor Townsend's strong singles win, Slovakia rallied with Rebecca Sramkova's victory over Danielle Collins. The fate of the match rested on the doubles, where Viktoria Hruncakova and Tereza Mihalikova triumphed in a nail-biting finish.