BJK Cup, Italy-Ukraine 1-1: Paolini comes from behind to beat Svitolina

Shenzhen (China), Sept. 19 (LaPresse) – The Billie Jean King Cup semifinal between Italy and Ukraine will be decided in doubles. In the second singles match, Jasmine Paolini, ranked eighth in the WTA, came from behind to defeat world No. 13 Elina Svitolina 3-6, 6-4, 6-4 in two hours and 27 minutes, giving Italy the tying point. Earlier, in the first singles match, Elisabetta Cocciaretto, ranked 91st, lost in straight sets (6-2, 6-3) to world No. 26 Marta Kostyuk.