An inspired Italy successfully defended its Billie Jean King Cup with a 2-0 victory over record 18-times champions the United States on Sunday, taking its own tally in the premier women’s team competition to six titles. Elisabetta Cocciaretto and Jasmine Paolini both won their singles matches to help their country triumph in Shenzhen and prolonged…
Holders Italy fought back from the brink to beat Ukraine 2-1 and return to the Billie Jean King Cup final on Friday, with Jasmine Paolini beating Elina Svitolina to level the tie before partnering Sara Errani to seal a decisive doubles win. Victory at the Shenzhen Bay Sports Centre Arena helped the Italians become the…
The United States stayed on course for a record-extending 19th Billie Jean King Cup crown after Taylor Townsend and Jessica Pegula won the doubles decider to edge out Kazakhstan 2-1 on Thursday and set up a semifinal clash with Britain. The tie hung in the balance after American Emma Navarro had dramatically saved two match…