‘A Really Special Moment’ for Ukraine as Svitolina Seals Team’s Spot in Billie Jean King Cup Final
Ukraine reached the final for the first time after Elina Svitolina and Anhelina Kalinina won both singles matches, sealing a 2-0 semifinal victory.
- On Saturday, Ukraine defeated Italy 2-0 in the Billie Jean King Cup semi-final, securing their spot in the tournament final for the first time.
- Anhelina Kalinina opened the tie by defeating Italy's Tyra Vaterina Grant 6-3, 6-4, giving Ukraine a 1-0 lead in the semifinal match.
- Elina Svitolina then defeated Jasmine Paolini 6-2, 6-2, securing the decisive second point and eliminating the need for doubles play.
- Ukraine will face Czechia in the summit clash on Sunday, September 27, after Czechia swept Spain 2-0 in their semifinal on Friday.
- Czechia qualified after dominant performances from Wimbledon champion Linda Noskova and Wimbledon runner-up Karolina Muchova, setting up a high-stakes final.
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‘A really special moment’ for Ukraine as Svitolina seals team’s spot in Billie Jean King Cup final
SHENZHEN, China (AP) — Elina Svitolina slammed her racket on the court to celebrate earning Ukraine a spot in the Billie Jean King Cup final for the first time Saturday. The seventh-ranked Svitolina had plenty of emotions running through her mind after she beat Jasmine Paolini 6-2, 6-2 to seal a 2-0 victory over two-time...
'A really special moment' for Ukraine as Svitolina seals team's spot in Billie Jean King Cup final
SHENZHEN, China (AP) — Elina Svitolina slammed her racket on the court to celebrate earning Ukraine a spot in the Billie Jean King Cup final for the first time Saturday.
Ukraine has reached the final of the Billie Jean King Cup for the first time with a 2-0 victory against defending champion Italy.
Ukraine qualify for their first-ever Billie Jean King cup final, set up summit clash against Czechia
Ukraine put forth a magnificent performance in the final of the ongoing Billie Jean King Cup 2026, defeating Italy in the second semi-final. The side made their way into their first BJK Cup final, where they will take on Czechia.
In Italy, Ukrainian women will compete in the final of the competition on Sunday against the Czech Republic.
The Ukrainian team took a rematch from Italy and for the first time in its history went to the finals of the Billy Jin King Cup.
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