Italy Defends Billie Jean King Cup Crown in Shenzhen
Sep 22, 2025
ITA 2, USA 0
Elisabetta Cocciaretto (ITA) d. Emma Navarro (USA), 6-4, 6-4
Jasmine Paolini (ITA) d. Jessica Pegula (USA), 6-4, 6-2
Strong performances by Elisabetta Cocciaretto and Jasmine Paolini led Italy to a repeat Billie Jean King Cup title on Sunday in Shenzhen with a 2-0 victory over the United States.
Photo credit: Getty images for Billie Jean King Cup.
Led by Jessica Pegula and Emma Navarro, this U.S. team made its best run in Billie Jean King Cup since 2018 by reaching the final.
Photo credit: Getty images for Billie Jean King Cup.
The American team will next compete in a home-and-away qualifier in 2026 against an opponent and at a location to be determined.
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Courtesy of USTA. Top photo credit: Getty images for Billie Jean King Cup.