Rome, 24 Sept. (LaPresse) – When Italy needs them, Sara Errani and Jasmine Paolini never let the team down. The Italian pair, taking to the court for the decisive doubles match against China, secured the crucial point that saw the team through to the semi-finals of the Billie Jean King Cup Finals. The Olympic champions defeated Guo Hanyu and Jiang Xinyu 6-3, 5-7, 6-3 with yet another flawless performance, showing no nerves in front of the Shenzhen crowd – who were clearly rooting for the Chinese pair, who had taken the second set despite trailing 2-4. It is also a hugely significant moment of joy for the two players, who – due to Paolini’s physical problems – had not played alongside one another since June. What matters most, however, is the team victory. A team that once again finds the energy when donning the national team’s blue kit. And now they have the chance to battle it out for a place in the final against Ukraine – the very same opponents they beat in last year’s semi-final.
BJK Cup: Errani and Paolini win the doubles, China defeated 2–1 and Italy through to the semi-finals
Rome, 24 Sept. (LaPresse) – When Italy needs them, Sara Errani and Jasmine Paolini never let the team down. The Italian pair, taking to the court for the decisive doubles match against China, secured the crucial point that saw the team through to the semi-finals of the Billie Jean King Cup Finals. The Olympic champions defeated Guo Hanyu and Jiang Xinyu 6-3, 5-7, 6-3 with yet another flawless performance, showing no nerves in front of the Shenzhen crowd – who were clearly rooting for the Chinese pair, who had taken the second set despite trailing 2-4. It is also a hugely significant moment of joy for the two players, who – due to Paolini’s physical problems – had not played alongside one another since June. What matters most, however, is the team victory. A team that once again finds the energy when donning the national team’s blue kit. And now they have the chance to battle it out for a place in the final against Ukraine – the very same opponents they beat in last year’s semi-final.