🎉 Italy has emerged victorious in the Billie Jean King Cup for the fifth time, thanks to Jasmine Paolini's stellar performance against Slovakia. On Wednesday, Paolini secured a commanding 6-2, 6-1 victory over Rebecca Sramkova, clinching a 2-0 win for Italy.
This win follows Lucia Bronzetti's impressive 6-2, 6-4 match against Viktoria Hruncakova, ensuring Italy's dominance in the finals. Last year, Italy finished as runners-up to Canada, but this time they've topped the podium in Malaga, marking their first championship since 2013. 🌟
The year has been nothing short of amazing for Paolini, who also reached the finals at Roland Garros and Wimbledon, showcasing her exceptional talent on the global stage.
Slovakia, the 2002 champions, made a surprising run to the finals by defeating powerhouse teams like the USA, Australia, and Great Britain. However, Italy's Bronzetti dispatched Hruncakova in under 90 minutes, setting the stage for Paolini's decisive match.
In her match, Sramkova, ranked 43rd, showed great resilience by holding her ground despite facing two break points to keep the first set at 2-2. But Paolini's superior play broke the momentum, leading 4-2 and ultimately sealing the win for Italy. 🏆
Congratulations to Italy and Jasmine Paolini for an outstanding achievement in the Billie Jean King Cup! 🇮🇹🎾
