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USA Reaches BJK Cup Final, Then Falls Behind Italy After Navarro Upset

The Americans now trail Italy following Emma Navarro’s opening-loss to Elisabetta Cocciaretto.

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Tennis - Billie Jean King Cup Finals - Semi Finals - United States v Britain - Shenzhen Bay Sports Centre Arena, Shenzhen, China - September 20, 2025 Jessica Pegula of the U.S. shakes hands with Britain's Katie Boulter after winning her singles match REUTERS/Tingshu Wang
Tennis - Billie Jean King Cup Finals - Semi Finals - United States v Britain - Shenzhen Bay Sports Centre Arena, Shenzhen, China - September 20, 2025 Britain's Katie Boulter in action during her singles match against Jessica Pegula of the U.S. REUTERS/Tingshu Wang

Overview

  • Elisabetta Cocciaretto beat Emma Navarro 6-4, 6-4 to give Italy a 1-0 lead in the Billie Jean King Cup final in Shenzhen.
  • Jessica Pegula faces Jasmine Paolini next as the United States must win to force a deciding doubles rubber.
  • The U.S. advanced from the semifinals with comeback singles wins: Navarro over Sonay Kartal 3-6, 6-4, 6-3 and Pegula over Katie Boulter 3-6, 6-4, 6-2.
  • The final marks the Americans’ first appearance since 2018 and a record 31st overall, with a record-extending 19th title in sight; Italy is the defending champion in its third straight final.
  • The Finals are staged at Shenzhen Bay Sports Centre Arena with a best-of-three format, and Sunday’s championship tie began at 5:00 p.m. local time.