Overview

• In Shenzhen, Italy sealed the final with straight-sets singles victories, making a doubles decider unnecessary.
• World No. 91 Elisabetta Cocciaretto upset Emma Navarro 6-4, 6-4 to give Italy the opening point.
• Jasmine Paolini defeated Jessica Pegula 6-4, 6-2 for her first win over the American, closing out the tie.
• Italy became the first nation since Czechia in 2016 to successfully defend the title and has now won six overall, reaching a third straight final.
• Paolini went unbeaten in Shenzhen with four rubber wins, while the United States’ wait for a 19th crown continues after their first final since 2018 and last title in 2017.