The slovenians

Billy Jean King Cup: Slovenia qualified for the semifinals of the Billy Jean King Cup despite losing their final Group B match 2-1 to Kazakhstan.

The Slovenians qualify thanks to the best sets win-loss record of their group and will play Italy in Saturday's first semifinal. The Czech Republic will face Canada in the other semifinal, reports Xinhua.

Kaja Juvan got Slovenia under way with a 6-1, 6-0 win over Anna Danilina, who is ranked over 700 places below her.