Dutch tennis players are down 1-0 against Hungary in their fight for the Billie Jean King Cup world group. Suzan Lamens, number 283 in the world, lost to Dalma Galfi (95) in sets of 4: 6, 3: 6 in the first singles in Antalya Turkey.
Leader Lesley Pattinama-Kerkhove should now try to equalize for the Oranges. World number 198 plays against number 87 Anna Bondar. Then there is a double game.
If the last game in Group A is won, the Oranges will take first place, which will give them access to the playoffs to advance to the world group. The Netherlands, who took the second place, had the chance to participate in a second play-off with the second round against the number two in Group B.
escape route
In case of a 2-1 defeat to Hungary, if Turkey wins Latvia’s other group match, the Netherlands can also become the group leader according to the party record.
Dutch team captain Elise Tamaëla doesn’t have the best Dutch tennis players in Turkey. Missing the number one Arantxa Rus (107th in the WTA rankings), Arianne Hartono (149th) and Eva Vedder (264th).
Three are currently opting for individual careers.
Source: NOS
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