SHENZHEN, China – The United States team, led by Jessica Pegula and Emma Navarro, secured their place in the Billie Jean King Cup final after defeating Great Britain with a score of 2-0 this Saturday.
In the final, the United States will face the current champion, Italy, in a match that promises to be exciting.
Pegula and Navarro: Key to the American Triumph
Jessica Pegula, ranked number seven in the world, demonstrated her quality by coming back from a set down to defeat Katie Boulter with scores of 3-6, 6-4, 6-2, sealing the victory for the United States. For her part, Emma Navarro, ranked 18th, also achieved a comeback, overcoming Sonay Kartal with a score of 3-6, 6-4, 6-3.
Pegula comes to this match after an outstanding performance in the US Open semifinals.
A look at the history of the Billie Jean King Cup
The Billie Jean King Cup, formerly known as the Fed Cup, has the United States as the most decorated team, with 18 titles. However, the team hasn’t tasted victory since 2017, and their last appearance in the final was in 2018.
Italy, for its part, has Jasmine Paolini, world number 8, and Elisabetta Cocciaretto, number 91, as its main singles figures.
Both teams have strong doubles pairings. Italy presents Olympic champions Paolini and Sara Errani, while the United States lines up Pegula and Taylor Townsend, currently number one in the world in doubles.
The matches are defined in three games: two singles and, if necessary, a doubles match that could be decisive.
