Shenzhen, China — Jasmine Paolini Beat Jessica pegula Italy won the Billy Jean King Cup on Sunday at the point of the fourth match as a defending champion.
Italy won both single relations in straight sets, meaning that there was no need for a decisive doubles match. Number 8-ranked Paolini defeated the seventh-ranked Pegula 6-4, 6-2. After number 91 Elisbetta cocaretto Won against 6-4, 6-4 Emma NavaroBreaking her service thrice at Shenzhen Bay Sports Center Arena in China.
Paolini broke Pegula’s service with a two -handed backhand under the line to take the first set. But Paolini served for the match 5–1, forgiving him a little. Pegula saved three matches points, and then Paolini’s two unexpected errors allowed Pegula to fall below 5–2.
A strong looping forehand gave a runner-up in the French Open and Wimbledon-a fourth match point, and he took it, when the two-hand backhand of Pegula won by climbing the net and widened.
Paolini raised her arms in the air and then went to embrace her comrades. All staff members included him in the court as he danced in a circle before celebrating with the Blue-Shirt, Flag-wool Italian fans.
Pegula and Navaro came from a set to defeat each Britain and reach the finals.
But not this time.
Italy formed a doubles pair of Olympic champion Paolini and Sara IraniWho won the French Open Doubles together this year. He must have faced Pegula and top ranked doubles player Taylor Townsand An exciting trophy can be decisive.
The BJK Cup was known as the first Fed Cup. The United States is the most successful team as a 18 -time winner, but has not been the title since 2017.
Italy was contesting in his third straight final and won his sixth title. The previous final of Americans came in 2018.
