The Israeli women's team opened today (Tuesday) its performances in the tournament Billy Jean King (former federation) with a 1: 2 victory over the Luxembourg team.
The first to come into play was the No. 2 batsman, Israeli champion Nicole Hirin (563 in the world), who achieved an easy 3: 6, 0: 6 victory over Marie Wackerl.
Immediately after her was Lina Glushko (290 in the world), who surrendered to Mandy Minella (251 in the world) 4: 6, 7: 5, 7: 5.
All the competition was concentrated in the doubles match, when on the blue-and-white side, Glushko came up together with Shavit Kimchi (475 in the world), while on the other side of the network, Minla appeared with Claudine Schul.
In the end, the Israeli duo won 1: 6, 6: 7 (4), in a game that lasted an hour and 17 minutes.
Over the next few days, the team led by captain Ronen Morley will meet Lithuania and Finland, with Greece, Egypt and Norway playing in the corresponding home.
The crossover games between the houses will decide the descent and ascent and will take place on Friday.
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