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Story summary
- Belgium leads the Billie Jean King Cup Qualifiers 2-0 against the United States after McCartney Kessler retired with a back injury against Elise Mertens at 3-3 in the final set.
- Hanne Vandewinkel secured Belgium's first point by defeating Iva Jovic 7-6(3), 6-3.
- Team USA captain Lindsay Davenport said she heard a crack during Kessler's serve.
- The United States must win the doubles match to avoid elimination and reach Shenzhen, China.
