Billie Jean King Cup
Defending champions Italy advanced to the Billie Jean King Cup finals after defeating Japan 3-1 in the qualifiers on Saturday. The clinching doubles match saw Jasmine Paolini and Sara Errani outclass Eri Hozumi and Shuko Aoyama 6-2, 7-5 on clay in Velletri, outside Rome. Meanwhile, 2025 runner-up United States was eliminated 3-1 by Belgium.
Imeripotiwa na AI
Iga Swiatek has withdrawn from Poland's Billie Jean King Cup qualifier against Ukraine in Gliwice. Team captain Dawid Celt said he tried until the end to persuade the world No. 3 to join the squad. Her absence leaves Poland without a top-50 player.
Jumanne, 7. Mwezi wa nne 2026, 08:52:42