Iga Świątek defeated Celine Naef with a score of 6:4, 6:3 in the third playoff encounter against Switzerland in the Billie Jean King Cup. This victory propelled the Polish team to a commanding 3-0 lead, securing their place in the finals of the tournament.
The match didn’t start smoothly for Świątek, as she found herself trailing after committing a few unforced errors, allowing Naef to capitalize and take a 3:1 lead in the first set. However, Świątek quickly regained her composure, winning two easy games in succession to level the score. Despite losing only one more game in the set, Świątek faced fierce resistance from Naef, who saved multiple breakpoints with great effort.
In the second set, Świątek displayed her dominance from the beginning, exerting pressure on her opponent and maintaining control of the match. Although she momentarily relaxed after taking a 4:0 lead, allowing Naef to narrow the gap to 4:3, Świątek once again showcased her ability to thrive under pressure. She broke Naef’s serve once more and closed out the match with a final score of 6:4, 6:3.
This victory marks Poland’s third consecutive appearance in the Billie Jean King Cup finals. With Świątek leading the charge, there is optimism that the team will field its strongest lineup in the upcoming finals, depending on the WTA calendar. Additionally, the doubles match between Poland and Switzerland, featuring Maja Chwalińska and Katarzyna Kawa, will provide another opportunity for Poland to showcase its talent on the court.