Botswana all but seal Billy Jean King Cup promotion

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Commanding form: Youri plays a serve during the Billie Jean King Cup PIC: KENNEDY RAMOKONE

Botswana's impressive start to the Billie Jean King Cup has raised hopes of a strong finish after the team won all its opening ties to all but guarantee promotion to Africa Group II.

The national women's tennis team has been in commanding form throughout the tournament, producing consistent performances to remain unbeaten heading into the final two days of competition which Gaborone hosts. Pitted against Tunisia yesterday, Botswana roared back from a game down to win 2-1, a result which all but secures progress to Africa Group II.

Chelsea Chakanyuka lost a closely fought opening game 4-6, 6-7 to Sarra Atig but Ekua Youri restored parity with a 6-1, 6-0 demolition of Nour Sahnoun.

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