Romania secures 2 -off

Romania secures 2 -off

Romania’s women’s tennis team defeated Georgia 2 – 0 on Saturday in the relegation play-off of the Billie Jean King Cup Europe/Africa Group I, held at the Complexo de Ténis do Jamor in Oeiras, Portugal, after Elena-Ruxandra Bertea secured the decisive point with a 4-6, 6-1, 6-4 win over Ekaterine Gorgodze.

Bertea (WTA 292) prevailed after two hours and 33 minutes against a higher-ranked opponent (WTA 164). Earlier, Carmen-Andreea Herea (WTA 553) had put Romania ahead by defeating Sofia Shapatava (WTA 434) 6-4, 4-6, 6-2.

With this victory, Romania remains in Group I of the competition.

This was the first meeting between the two teams.

Non-playing captain Alexandra Dulgheru selected Elena-Ruxandra Bertea, Gabriela Lee, Ilinca-Dalina Amariei, Carmen-Andreea Herea and Anamaria-Federica Oana for the tournament.

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