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Italy Retains Billie Jean King Cup With 2-0 Win Over United States in Shenzhen

Jasmine Paolini capped an undefeated week to deliver Italy's sixth crown, the competition's first repeat champion since Czechia in 2016.

Overview

  • Elisabetta Cocciaretto opened the final by upsetting Emma Navarro 6-4, 6-4 at Shenzhen Bay Sports Center Arena.
  • Paolini then sealed the title with a 6-4, 6-2 victory over Jessica Pegula, her first win in their head‑to‑head.
  • Italy won both singles rubbers in straight sets, eliminating the need for a deciding doubles match.
  • The triumph gives Italy back‑to‑back titles and a sixth overall, marking a third consecutive appearance in the final.
  • The United States finished runner‑up in their first final since 2018 and remain on 18 titles, last winning the event in 2017.