Italy reaches Billie Jean King Cup semifinals after dual comebacks vs China
Italy reaches Billie Jean King Cup semifinals after dual comebacks vs China

Italy reaches Billie Jean King Cup semifinals after dual comebacks vs China

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Defending champions Italy secured their place in the Billie Jean King Cup semi-finals by defeating hosts China 2-0 in Shenzhen, with both singles matches featuring remarkable comebacks. Elisabetta Cocciaretto overcame a set and multiple game deficits, including trailing 0-4 in the final set, to defeat Yuan Yue 4-6, 7-5, 7-5, rallying from near defeat by breaking serve twice when her opponent served for the match. Jasmine Paolini then sealed the victory by coming back from a one-set deficit and a 3-5 second-set disadvantage to beat Wang Xinyu 4-6, 7-6(7-4), 6-4, showing resilience by dominating a crucial tiebreak and resisting a late surge. Both matches lasted nearly three hours, highlighting the intense competition and Italy's determination to defend their title. Italy will next face the winner of the quarter-final between Spain and Ukraine. These victories underscore Italy's grit and team spirit as they aim for a third consecutive semi-final appearance in the tournament.

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