The German tennis women are behind in the first round of the Billie Jean King Cup after the first individual.
The German tennis women are behind in the first round of the Billie Jean King Cup after the first individual.
Despite a convincing performance, Anna-Lena Friedsam had to admit defeat to the Brazilian top player Beatriz Haddad Maia 6:3, 4:6, 3:6 in Stuttgart. The world number 14. converted her first match point after 2:24 hours. Tatjana Maria and Brazilian number two Laura Pigossi face off in the second singles. The decision will then be made on Saturday.
In front of around 1000 spectators in the Porsche Arena, Friedsam acted carefree and powerful at the beginning and dominated the action. After just 35 minutes, the 29-year-old took the first set. Friedsam, who was somewhat surprisingly given preference over the German top player Jule Niemeier, who was in a sporting crisis this year, was also equal for a long time in the second round. Haddad Maia improved significantly and finally won the second set.
After that, Friedsam’s resistance seemed broken. The Brazilian got two quick breaks. But Friedsam didn’t give up and fought his way back to 3:4. After that, however, the strength dwindled so that it was no longer enough for a turnaround.
Source: Stern
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