WTA Karolina Muchova Anhelina Kalinina Billie Jean King Cup 2026

Muchova beats Kalinina and the Czech Republic nears the title of the Billie Jean King Cup

Andrés Tomás Rico - 27 Sep 2026
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The Czech Republic is one match away from winning its twelfth title of the Billie Jean King Cup. Karolina Muchova opened the tie against Ukraine with a convincing victory over Anhelina Kalinina 6-2, 6-3, after one hour and ten minutes. In this way, the match between Linda Noskova and Elina Svitolina looks decisive, as a win for the former would give the title to the Czech Republic.

Svitolina is obliged to defeat the Wimbledon champion if she wants to extend the tie to the decisive doubles match. It could be said that it is the showdown of the tournament, as it pits the world number seven against the number six. While the head-to-head record favors the Czech with two victories to one, it was Svitolina who took the last meeting in the quarterfinals of the WTA 1000 in Stuttgart (7-6(2), 7-5).

This would be the twelfth title of the Billie Jean King Cup for the Czech Republic and the first for Ukraine

If Svitolina takes the victory, then the doubles would decide the final. For the Czech Republic, Marie Bouzkova and Katerina Siniakova would play. And for Ukraine, Anhelina Kalinina and Lyudmyla Kichenov would represent them.

In the event that Noskova claims victory, it would mean the twelfth title for the Czech Republic between the Billie Jean King Cup and the now-defunct Fed Cup. Previously, they triumphed in 2018, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2012, 2011, 1988, 1985, 1984, 1983, 1975. On the other hand, this final for Ukraine already marks the first in its history and would also be its first title.

The Czech Republic was the executioner of Spain in the semifinals last Friday, where Karolina Muchova first defeated Jessica Bouzas and then Linda Noskova overcame Cristina Bucsa to secure the final spot. Meanwhile, Ukraine took out the champion of the last two editions, Italy. First, Anhelina Kalinina defeated Tyra Grant and then Elina Svitolina dominated Jasmine Paolini.
 

This is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Muchova barre a Kalinina y República Checa roza el título de la Billie Jean King Cup