Magda Linette has given Poland a 1-0 series lead over Spain in the opening round of the Billie Jean King Cup Finals after surviving a nearly 4-hour test against Sara Sorribes.

MALAGA, Spain - World number two Iga Swiatek defeated Paula Badosa 6-3, 6-7 (5/7), 6-1 to take Poland into the Billie Jean King Cup quarter-finals on Nov 15, with a 2-0 victory over hosts Spain. Magda Linette put Poland ahead in the tie with a hard-fought 7-6 (8/6), 2-6, 6-4 marathon victory in three hours 51 minutes against Sara Sorribes Tormo.

Iga Swiatek's victory over Paula Badosa secured Poland's advancement in the Billie Jean King Cup Finals despite a late delay due to a medical incident among spectators. Additionally, Magda Linette's win against Sara Sorribes contributed to Poland's lead against Spain.

Poland's world number two Iga Swiatek beat Paula Badosa 6-3 6-7(5) 6-1 to knock out hosts Spain 2-0 and book her country a spot in the Billie Jean King Cup quarter-finals on Friday. Poland will face Czech Republic on Saturday following a gutsy performance by Swiatek after Magda Linette had won a tight contest 7-6(6) 2-6 6-4 against Sara Sorribes Tormo.