Ukrainian tennis players for the first time reached the final of the Billie Jean King Cup
In the semifinals, the Ukrainians defeated the team of Italy, champions of the Billie Jean King Cup the last two seasons
The national team of Ukraine on tennis reached the final of the Billie Jean King Cup. The decisive stage of the tournament takes place in Shenzhen (China).
In the semifinal match, the Ukrainians defeated the team of Italy, champions of the Billie Jean King Cup of the last two seasons. They won both singles: Angelina Kalinina (48th WTA ranking) beat Tyra Grant (150) with a score of 6:3, 6:4, and Elina Svitolina (7) was stronger than Jasmine Paolini (20) – 6:2, 6:2.
In the final, which will be held on September 27, the national team of Ukraine will play against the Czech team.
Ukrainian tennis players for the first time in history reached the final of the Billie Jean King Cup, last year they lost to Italy in the semifinals. The Czech Republic/Czechoslovakia has 11 titles and one final defeat in 1986.
Previously, the tournament was called the Federation Cup and was renamed in 2020 in honor of the legendary American tennis player Billie Jean King.
