BJK Cup: Italy-Ukraine 0-1, Cocciaretto defeated by Kostyuk

Rome, 19 September (LaPresse) – Italy’s Billie Jean King Cup semi-final gets off to a difficult start. In the first singles match against Ukraine, Elisabetta Cocciaretto (ranked 91st in the WTA rankings) lost 6-2, 6-3 to a solid Marta Kostyuk, ranked 26th. The Italian team now turns to Jasmine Paolini (ranked 8th in the world), who must defeat Elina Svitolina (13th) to extend the tie to the decisive doubles match.