Published By: Ritayan Basu
Last Updated: November 11, 2023, 21:44 IST
Italy’s Jasmine Paolini within the Billie Jean King Cup (AP)
Martina Trevisan and Jamine Paolini received their singles clashes towards Slovenia. to assist Italy ebook their place within the Billie Jean King Cup closing.
Four-time champions Italy reached the Billie Jean King Cup closing on Saturday with a 2-0 conquer Slovenia in Seville.
Italy, who final received the competitors 10 years in the past, triumphed in each semi-closing singles rubbers to wrap up victory earlier than the doubles.
Martina Trevisan eased previous Kaja Juvan 7-6 (8/6), 6-3 earlier than Jasmine Paolini sealed the win with a 6-2, 4-6, 6-3 conquer Tamara Zidansek.
“I’m really happy and really proud of my team, it was a really tough match today, a little bit of a rollercoaster,” mentioned Paolini.
“I’m so happy for my country, my team and everybody who is cheering for us and working for us to make the week better.”
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Paolini mentioned no matter whether or not Italy face Canada or the Czech Republic within the closing, who play later Saturday within the second semi-closing, it might be a tough conflict.
“We’ll try to do our best, it’s gonna be tough for sure, Canada and the Czech Republic are really strong teams,” she added.
“We’ll go on court and give 100 per cent and we’ll see what happens.”
Trevisan saved a set level within the tie-break on the finish of the primary set, after which transformed her fourth match level to take the primary rubber.
Zidansek double faulted on break level to hand Paolini a 5-3 lead within the decisive third set and she or he served out to clinch the match and the tie.
“I cannot ask for more, I am more than happy for them and more than proud, I’m a lucky captain,” mentioned Italian captain Tathiana Garbin.
(This story has not been edited by News18 employees and is revealed from a syndicated information company feed – AFP)
