Switzerland ousts home favorites Czech Republic from Billie Jean King Cup

Switzerland ousted home favorites Czech Republic from the Billie Jean King Cup on Thursday night, after Olympic gold medalist Belinda Bencic of Switzerland won her singles and doubles matches to get her team to the semifinals.

The evening session started off well for the Czechs as Marketa Vondroušová defeated Viktorija Golubic 6-4, 6-2. However, shortly afte,r former World No.4 Bencic engineered a 2-hour upset of current World No.3 and reigning Roland Garros champion Barbora Krejčíková, 7-6(2), 6-4. Bencic returned to the court for the decisive doubles clash, partnering with Jil Teichmann. There, the Swiss duo completed the victory, shocking WTA Doubles World No.2 Katerina Siniakova and veteran doubles star Lucie Hradecká, 6-3, 6-3, in just 66 minutes.

The Czech Republic has dominated Billie Jean King Cup of late, winning the title six times in the last ten years.