Marta Kostyuk (25) secured the first point for Ukraine in the match against Poland during Group E of the Billie Jean King Cup qualifiers.

In the clash of the second-ranked players from their countries, Kostyuk defeated Katarzyna Kawa (156) convincingly in just 1 hour and 7 minutes with a score of 6:1, 6:2.

The match lacked real competition. From the outset, Marta imposed her aggressive style of play, which Kawa struggled to counter.

In the first set, for instance, the Polish player couldn't win a single point actively. Thus, the outcome was clear long before the match concluded.

Kostyuk served 2 aces, made 2 double faults, and achieved 5 breaks during the match. Kawa recorded no aces, with 1 service error and 1 break.

The World Cup of Tennis – Billie Jean King Cup

Radom, Poland, clay (indoor)

Qualification, Group E, April 11
Ukraine – Poland 1:0

Marta Kostyuk (Ukraine) – Katarzyna Kawa (Poland) 6:1, 6:2

Next on the court will be the top players from Ukraine and Poland, Elina Svitolina (18) and Maja Chwalińska (121). The match will conclude with a doubles encounter featuring Lyudmyla and Nadiia Kichenok against Martina Kubka and Maja Chwalińska.

In Group E, along with the teams of Ukraine and Poland, is the Swiss team. The Ukrainians will face the Swiss on April 12. Only the group winner will advance to the final round of the Billie Jean King Cup.

Live streaming of the Billie Jean King Cup match between Ukraine and Poland is available on "Champion".