Russia, Switzerland advance to meet in the final of BJK Cup

Published November 5, 2021 4:00 PM

By KAREL JANICEK
Associated Press

PRAGUE (AP) — Russia won the decisive doubles match Friday to beat the United States 2-1 and reach the final of the Billie Jean King Cup. Veronika Kudermetova and Liudmila Samsonova defeated the American pair of Shelby Rogers and Coco Vandeweghe 6-3, 6-3 after the teams split the two singles matches of their semifinal. Russia reached its first final since 2015 in the competition formerly known as the Fed Cup. The Russians are seeking their fifth title and will play Switzerland in Saturday’s final at Prague’s O2 Arena. The Swiss swept Australia 2-0 after winning both singles matches in straight sets. Switzerland has yet to win the trophy.

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