Jasmine Paolini guided holders Italy to a different Billie Jean King Cup closing by successful a gruelling match in opposition to Ukraine’s Elina Svitolina earlier than sealing the tie in a decisive doubles encounter alongside companion Sara Errani.
World quantity eight Paolini got here from a set right down to win an exhilarating match in opposition to Svitolina 3-6 6-4 6-4 and pressure the deciding doubles.
French Open and Olympic champions Paolini and Errani then beat Marta Kostyuk and Lyudmyla Kichenok 6-2 6-3 to seal a 2-1 victory within the tie in Shenzhen.
Ukraine, competing within the semi-finals for the primary time, had put their first level on the board when Kostyuk beat Elisabetta Cocciaretto 6-2 6-3 within the opening match.
Italy will meet Nice Britain or the USA, who face one another within the semi-final on Saturday, in Sunday’s showpiece.
Britain are chasing a maiden title whereas the US are pursuing a record-extending nineteenth.
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