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BJK Cup 2025: Paolini, hero of Italy in a miraculous comeback to the final

Carlos Navarro | 19 Sep 2025 | 17.48
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The incredible comeback of Jasmine Paolini leads Italy to the final. Source: Getty
The incredible comeback of Jasmine Paolini leads Italy to the final. Source: Getty

Jasmine Paolini is the standout player of the day at the Billie Jean King Cup 2025. The Italian delivered a herculean performance to turn around the semifinal tie against Ukraine, a series that Italy seemed to have lost: Elisabetta Cocciaretto had fallen in the first match to Marta Kostyuk (6-2, 6-3) and Elina Svitolina was comfortably leading the second point against Paolini herself. Trailing 3-6 and 2-4, a simple volley into the net opened a floodgate of nerves for Elina, propelling the Italian fully into the match. The rest of the story? You can already imagine it: a display of strength and faith to pull off an incredible comeback (3-6, 6-4, 6-4) and a flawless finish in a one-sided final doubles match (Errani/Paolini defeated Kichenok and Kostyuk 6-2, 6-3). 3 hours and 45 minutes on court in total for Jasmine, the architect of Italy's second consecutive final: they will defend the title on Sunday against the United States or Great Britain.

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