Slovenia and Czech Republic claim last two Billy Jean Cup semifinal spots

SEVILLE, Nov. 10 (Xinhua) -- Slovenia qualified for the semifinals of the Billy Jean King Cup on Friday 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.

Kaja Juvan got Slovenia under way with a 6-1, 6-0 win o