Italy Leads BJK Cup Final After Bronzetti Win

Lucia Bronzetti secured a crucial 6-2, 6-4 victory over Slovakia's Viktoria Hruncakova, giving Italy a 1-0 lead in the Billie Jean King Cup final held in Malaga. This win places Italy just one match away from their fifth title, as they aim to improve on their runner-up finish from 2023. Bronzetti exhibited dominant play, converting three of five break points in the first set and overcoming a challenge in the second set where Hruncakova initially led 4-2. Despite Slovakia's impressive run to the finals, having defeated several top teams, Bronzetti's performance kept the momentum firmly with Italy. The next matches will feature world number four Jasmine Paolini against Rebecca Sramkova, followed by a doubles clash. Italy has historically been a strong contender in this tournament, with previous titles won in 2006, 2009, 2010, and 2013.