World quantity two Iga Swiatek secured back-to-back wins to steer Poland into their first Billie Jean King Cup semi-finals with a comeback victory over the Czech Republic.
After Czech Marie Bouzkova received her singles opener in opposition to Magdalena Frech, it was as much as Swiatek to maintain Poland’s hopes alive.
The five-time Grand Slam winner first beat Czech teenager Linda Noskova, who knocked her out of the Australian Open in January, 7-6 (7-4) 4-6 7-5 in a match that lasted two hours and 39 minutes.
Swiatek then returned to court docket with Katarzyna Kawa for a uncommon doubles encounter, with the pair sealing a 6-1 6-4 win in opposition to Katerina Siniakova and Bouzkova to e book a spot within the semi-finals.
“In 20 minutes I will be lifeless,” Swiatek joked afterwards.
“It was an exhausting day, however all the pieces labored. We did an awesome job, we received.”
