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.The final, which promises to be an electrifying encounter, will pit the United States against the current champion, Italy.
Pegula and Navarro seal the victory for the United States
Jessica Pegula, ranked seventh, came back from a set down to defeat Katie Boulter with scores of 3-6, 6-4, 6-2, securing the victory for the Americans. Previously, Emma Navarro, number 18 in the world, also demonstrated her strength by defeating Sonay Kartal with a score of 3-6, 6-4, 6-3.Pegula comes to this match after her outstanding performance in the US Open semifinals, showing a great level of play.The Billie Jean King Cup, formerly known as the Fed Cup, has the United States as the most decorated team in the history of the tournament, with 18 titles. However, they have not achieved victory since 2017 and their last appearance in the final was in 2018.
Italy, a heavyweight rival
Italy, led by Jasmine Paolini, world number 8, and with Elisabetta Cocciaretto in 91st place, presents itself as a formidable rival.Both teams have strong doubles pairs. Italy has Olympic champions Paolini and Sara Errani, while the United States lines up Pegula and Taylor Townsend, the world number one in doubles.The matches, best of three, consist of two singles matches and, if necessary, a decisive doubles match.
