Italy has won the 2024 edition of the Billie Jean King Cup women's tennis.
In the final in Malaga, the Italians beat Slovakia 2-0 thanks to victories by Lucia Bronzetti and Jasmine Paolini who in the second match beat Rebecca Sramkova 6-2 6-1.
For Italy, led by Tathiana Garbin, it is the fifth success in the event.
"It's incredible, to end like this with this title, it's fantastic, I have no words", comments Jasmine Paolini . "I try to enjoy every moment - she added - I'm lucky to be part of this team, I had an incredible week and we brought another trophy home. This week everything went very well".
"We are world champions, we are happy and proud. Now it's time to celebrate. It's something I've always dreamed of, winning this trophy, and we can only be very happy", exults Lucia Bronzetti. Next to her, Sara Errani, veteran of the group and protagonist in the decisive doubles in the semifinal against Poland. "I try to help my teammates, we found ourselves united at all times - said the Emilian -. Other times I was nervous, this time I was calm and I thank Tathiana for bringing me into the group again. The gold in Paris was a dream come true and so is this title".
(Online Union)
