Ukraine secured a spot in the Billie Jean King Cup final after defeating Italy 2-0 in the semifinals.
Key facts
- •Ukraine defeated Italy 2-0 to advance to the Billie Jean King Cup final.
- •Elina Svitolina beat Jasmine Paolini 6:2, 6:2 in 63 minutes.
- •Anhelina Kalinina defeated Tyra Grant 6:3, 6:4 to open the tie.
- •This is Ukraine's first-ever appearance in the tournament final.
- •Ukraine will face the Czech Republic in the final match on Sunday.
Ukraine has qualified for the final of the Billie Jean King Cup women's tennis tournament. The Ukrainian team eliminated the two-time defending champions, Italy, after Elina Svitolina defeated Jasmine Paolini to secure a 2-0 lead in the tie.
By the numbers
Match Results
Elina Svitolina defeated Wimbledon and Roland Garros finalist Jasmine Paolini with a score of 6:2, 6:2. The match lasted one hour and three minutes, ending Paolini's streak of ten consecutive tournament victories. Earlier in the tie, Anhelina Kalinina gave Ukraine an advantage by defeating Tyra Grant 6:3, 6:4 in 85 minutes.
Upcoming Final
This appearance marks the first time in history that Ukraine has reached the Billie Jean King Cup final. The team is scheduled to play against the Czech Republic on Sunday.
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This article was independently rewritten by ManyPress editorial AI from reporting originally published by Sportal.bg.
