Ukraine takes an early lead against Belgium in a Billie Jean King Cup quarterfinal
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What happened
Anhelina Kalinina has given Ukraine a 1-0 lead in its Billie Jean King Cup tennis quarterfinal against Belgium with a 6-7 (6), 6-1, 6-1 win Thursday over Jana Otzipka. Seventh-ranked Elina Svitolina will try to clinch the quarterfinal for Ukraine when she plays 175th-ranked Greet Minnen in the following second singles.
Summary assembled by rule from the sources below