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In qualifications, Jaqueline Cristian passed by McCartney Kessler and Daria Saviile, and in the first match on the main draw she triumphed against Agdalena Frech (26 years old, 51st WTA).

The final score was 7-5, 6-2 after an hour and 45 minutes of play. The Romanian was led 5-1 in the first set, but claimed victory after winning 11 consecutive games.

Jaqueline Cristian – Barbora Krejcikova, NOW, Digi Sport 2. The Czech is rated as the favorite

Update 17:16 – The match has started!

The two have met only once before on the WTA circuit, in January 2022, at the tournament in Sydney, Australia. The player from the Czech Republic won her quarterfinal match in one hour and 38 minutes of play, 2-0 in sets, score 6-1, 7-5.

Even if Krejcikova is rated as the favorite, the Romanian comes to this match with good morale and hopes to continue her good course so far.

If she wins this match, Jaqueline Cristian will play in the next round against the winner of Danielle Collins and Olga Danilovic.

Ana Bogdan and Jaqueline Cristian, overwhelmed by emotions after defeating Ukraine

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Romania qualified for the final tournament of the Billie Jean King Cup thanks to the success of the doubles pair formed by Ana Bogdan and Jaqueline Cristian over Lyudmyla Kichenok and Nadiia Kichenok, 6-2, 7-6 (7), in the decider.

At the end of the game, the two athletes were visibly moved and could hardly find their words.

“I do not know what I did. I don't understand. I saw the ball and hit it. I said I have to send it cross. I'm ready. I still have energy. I did it for Romania.”said Ana Bogdan.

Jaqueline Cristian wanted to send a message of thanks to the Romanian supporters who supported them during these two days. Also, Cristian emphasized that the support of the public made the difference.

“I was on the wave and I fought until the end. We are very happy and grateful that the Romanians encouraged us. I heard you throughout the match and it mattered a lot. That made the difference.

We thank you very much. We will go to Sevilla with the same passion, with the same team spirit and nothing will matter. Nothing is ready until the match is over.”completed Jaqueline Cristian.

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