Andreescu, Fernandez lift Canada past Italy at Billie Jean King Cup

Canada earned two singles wins Thursday to lock up a victory over Italy at the Billie Jean King Cup.

Bianca Andreescu of Mississauga, Ont., defeated Elisabetta Cocciaretto 7-6 (3), 6-3 in the opener of the best-of-three tie at Emirates Arena in Glasgow.

WATCH l Andreescu rallies to a 7-6(3), 6-3 win over Elisabetta Cocciarett:

Leylah Fernandez of Laval, Que., then blanked Martina Trevisan 6-0, 6-0 in just 44 minutes to secure the team win.

Canada needs to beat Switzerland on Friday to advance to Saturday's semifinals. The final is set for Sunday.

The Swiss side, anchored by 13th-ranked Belinda Bencic, defeated Italy 3-0 in the Group A opener on Wednesday.

WATCH l Fernandez blanks Martina Trevisan, hands Canada best-of-three win over Italy: