Elina Svitolina helps Ukraine reach Billie Jean King Cup final
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 26, 2026, 1:53 PM
Last updated Sep 26, 2026
Elina Svitolina clinched a place in the Billie Jean King Cup final for Ukraine by defeating Jasmine Paolini 6-2, 6-2 in the semifinals on September 26, 2026. This marks the first time Ukraine has advanced to the final in the event's history. Earlier, Anhelina Kalinina secured the first point for Ukraine with a win over Tyra Caterina Grant. Ukraine will face Czechia in the final, who defeated Spain in their semifinal. Svitolina expressed pride in the accomplishment amidst the ongoing challenges faced by her country.
- •Svitolina's victory secures a 2-0 win over Italy in the semifinals.
- •Kalinina won the first match against Grant, contributing to the team's success.
- •Svitolina lost to Paolini in last year's semifinal.
- •Ukraine will face Czechia in the Billie Jean King Cup final.
- •Czechia boasts 11 titles in the competition's history.
- 2:42 PMESPN Tennis — Svitolina seals Ukraine's spot in Billie Jean King Cup final
- 1:21 PMYahoo Sports — 'A really special moment' for Ukraine as Svitolina seals team's spot in Billie Jean King Cup final
"Elina Svitolina slammed her racket on the court to celebrate earning Ukraine a spot in the Billie Jean King Cup final for the first time Saturday. The seventh-ranked Svitolina had plenty of emotions running through her mind after she beat Jasmine Paolini 6-2, 6-2 to seal a 2-0 victory over two-time defending champion Italy in the semifinals of the women’s tennis team event. There was a semifinal match that Svitolina lost to Paolini in last year’s competition.
"Elina Svitolina slammed her racket on the court to celebrate earning Ukraine a spot in the Billie Jean King Cup final for the first time Saturday.
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External links- ESPN TennisSep 26, 2026, 2:42 PMSvitolina seals Ukraine's spot in Billie Jean King Cup final
Elina Svitolina slammed her racket on the court to celebrate earning Ukraine a spot in the Billie Jean King Cup final for the first time Saturday.
- Yahoo SportsSep 26, 2026, 1:21 PM'A really special moment' for Ukraine as Svitolina seals team's spot in Billie Jean King Cup final
Elina Svitolina slammed her racket on the court to celebrate earning Ukraine a spot in the Billie Jean King Cup final for the first time Saturday. The seventh-ranked Svitolina had plenty of emotions running through her mind after she beat Jasmine Paolini 6-2, 6-2 to seal a 2-0 victory over two-time defending champion Italy in the semifinals of the women’s tennis team event. There was a semifinal match that Svitolina lost to Paolini in last year’s competition.
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