Marta Kostyuk (25) brought Ukraine its first point in the match against Poland in Group E of the Billie Jean King Cup qualifiers.
In the encounter between the second-ranked players of their countries, Kostyuk dominated Katarzyna Kawa (156) in just 1 hour and 7 minutes with a score of 6:1, 6:2.
The match lacked real competition. Marta immediately imposed her aggressive style on her opponent, which Kawa struggled to handle.
In the first set, for instance, the Polish player failed to win a single rally. Thus, the outcome was clear long before the match concluded.
Kostyuk served two aces, made 2 double faults, and achieved 5 breaks. Her opponent recorded no aces, 1 serve error, and 1 break.
The World Tennis Cup – Billie Jean King Cup
Radom, Poland, clay (indoor)
Qualification, Group E, April 11
Ukraine – Poland 1:0
Marta Kostyuk (Ukraine) – Katarzyna Kawa (Poland) 6:1, 6:2
Next on the court will be the top-ranked players from Ukraine and Poland, Elina Svitolina (18) and Maja Chwalińska (121). The match will conclude with a doubles event featuring Lyudmyla and Nadiia Kichenok against Martyna Kubka and Maja Chwalińska.
Alongside Ukraine and Poland, Switzerland is also in Group E. The Ukrainian team will play against the Swiss on April 12. Only the group winner will advance to the final round of the Billie Jean King Cup.
On "Champion," an online broadcast of the Billie Jean King Cup match between Ukraine and Poland is available.