Aryna Sabalenka extended her unbeaten run at the Wuhan Open to 20 matches with a 6-3, 6-3 victory over Elena Rybakina on Friday, keeping alive her quest for a fourth straight title and setting up a semifinal clash with Jessica Pegula. In the 13th chapter of a rivalry that has played out on the biggest…
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…
Two-time major singles finalist Jasmine Paolini vowed Monday to “fight until the last ball” as she hopes to guide Italy to a second consecutive Billie Jean King Cup title this week in Shenzhen. The Italians are looking to become the first country to successfully defend their crown in the women’s team competition since the Czech…