The very first time throughout the event’s history, Canada is the Billie Jean Queen Cup champion. Contributed of the red-very hot Leylah Fernandez in addition to in past times unheralded 18-year-old Marina Stakusic, the newest Canadians claimed this new identity into the Weekend with a two-0 earn more Italy.
Fernandez, the fresh new 2021 Us Open finalist, won all out-of their particular single men and women fits — together with a six-2, 2-6, 6-step 3 victory more than reigning Wimbledon champ Marketa Vondrousova from the semifinals contrary to the Czech Republic — and a doubles match. Continue reading