Billie Jean King Cup: Italy Wins Record 6th Billie Jean King Cup Title

Italy's Jasmine Paolini leads team to victory

Italy wins a record 6th Billie Jean King Cup title after defeating USA 2-0, with Jasmine Paolini and Elisabetta Cocciaretto securing singles victories. Read more.

“I knew she's a really great player and I had to play my best tennis... I'm really happy...”

Italy retained the Billie Jean King Cup title with a convincing 2-0 win over the United States, marking their sixth title in the premier women's team competition. This victory showcases Italy's dominance, with Elisabetta Cocciaretto and Jasmine Paolini winning their singles matches against Emma Navarro and Jessica Pegula, respectively.

“It's been a really great week, and it's always amazing to play in this competition... I just want to thank everybody, it was unbelievable,” a beaming Paolini said.

“It was so tough, this year we played amazing teams, they are very strong and today against the United States, we didn't expect to win, so we're really happy about this win.

“I don't know, it's even more special this year than last year. It's different, but honestly, I didn't expect it.”

Jasmine Paolini's victory over Jessica Pegula was a closely contested match. Paolini broke Pegula's serve in the first set with a powerful backhand shot, securing the set. In the second set, Paolini faced an early break but managed to recover and quell the American's challenge.

Earlier, Elisabetta Cocciaretto set the tone for Italy's win with a 6-4, 6-4 victory over Emma Navarro. The 24-year-old Italian player showcased her skills with a thrilling match point rally, ultimately securing the win and giving Italy a strong start in the competition.

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Post-Match Quotes

 It was an unbelievable match for me,” said world number 91 Elisabetta Cocciaretto, who fought back from 2-4 down in the second set to win in 89 minutes. “I knew she's a really great player and I had to play my best tennis... I'm really happy about the performance and the point I gave to Italy.”

Match Highlights:

• Elisabetta Cocciaretto vs Emma Navarro: Cocciaretto secured a 6-4, 6-4 win, setting the stage for Italy's victory. Her fearless hitting and impressive performance earned her praise.

• Jasmine Paolini vs Jessica Pegula: World number eight Paolini defeated world number seven Pegula 6-4, 6-2, claiming her maiden win in their sixth clash. Paolini's triumph sealed the win for Italy.

This win marks Italy's sixth Billie Jean King Cup title, adding to their recent success in tennis. The Italian men's team has won the last two Davis Cup trophies, and Italian players have enjoyed success in Grand Slam tournaments and the Olympics.