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Elina Svitolina and Anhelina Kalinina powered Ukraine past Italy 2-0 to reach the Billie Jean King Cup final for the first time, where they will face a formidable Czechia side.
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Ukraine have booked their place in the Billie Jean King Cup final for the first time in their history after dismantling Italy 2-0 in the semifinals.
Elina Svitolina was the star of the show, demolishing Jasmine Paolini 6-2, 6-2 in emphatic fashion - slamming her racket onto the court in celebration as the winning point sealed the tie. It was sweet revenge for the Ukrainian, who fell to Paolini at the same stage of last year's competition.
Svitolina spoke afterwards about the significance of staying composed and sharpening her game following that painful defeat twelve months ago. The improvement was plain to see.
Before Svitolina's masterclass, Anhelina Kalinina had already put Ukraine in control with a commanding 6-3, 6-4 victory over Tyra Caterina Grant. It was a clinical display that left Italy with no way back.
Ukraine's run to the final also included a hard-fought 2-1 quarterfinal win over Belgium.
Standing between Ukraine and the title are Czechia, who arrive with serious pedigree. Their squad boasts Wimbledon champion Linda Noskova and finalist Karolina Muchova, and they reached the final having dispatched both Spain and Britain along the way.
It promises to be a blockbuster showdown.
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