USA Reach Billie Jean King Cup Final With 2-0 Win Over Great Britain

The United States secured a 2-0 victory over Great Britain in the Billie Jean King Cup semi-finals, advancing to their first final since 2018 and aiming for a record-extending 19th title. Emma Navarro and Jessica Pegula both overcame losing the first set to win their respective matches against Sonay Kartal and Katie Boulter in three sets, showcasing resilience against the British team. This marked the first elite women's team competition meeting between the two countries in over 33 years, with the USA previously defeating Kazakhstan and Great Britain having beaten Japan. The U.S. will face reigning champions Italy in the final, who are seeking to defend their crown after reaching their third consecutive final. Despite the loss, Great Britain’s captain Anne Keothavong expressed pride in her team's strong performance and fight, while Boulter acknowledged the match as motivation to improve. The final is scheduled for September 21 in Shenzhen, China, with the U.S. striving for their first title since 2017.