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Fernandez, rookie Stakusic tabbed for Canada's 1st singles matches at Billie Jean King Cup

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Leylah Fernandez and Billie Jean King Cup rookie Marina Stakusic will play singles for Canada in its opening tie against host Spain on Wednesday at 11 a.m.

ET. Stakusic, an 18-year-old from Mississauga, Ont., will kick off the best-of-three tie today against Rebeka Masarova on the indoor hardcourts at Estadio la Cartuja.

Live coverage is available on CBCSports.ca, the CBC Sports app and CBC Gem. Stakusic is ranked 258th in the world while Masarova is ranked 65th.

Fernandez, the world No. 35 from Laval, Que., will open against 50th-ranked Sara Sorribes Tormo. In doubles, Ottawa's Gabriela Dabrowski and Fernandez are scheduled to play Cristina Busca and Marina Bassols.

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