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Jasmine Paolini Leads Italy to Billie Jean King Cup Glory

Posted : 21 November 2024

Jasmine Paolini reflected on an "unbelievable year" for both herself and Italian tennis after leading Italy to Billie Jean King Cup glory on Wednesday. The World No. 4 had an exceptional season, finishing as runner-up at Roland Garros and Wimbledon, winning her second career title in Dubai, and securing Olympic doubles gold with Italy, before triumphing in Malaga with the national team. Paolini's victory over Slovakia's Rebecca Sramkova sealed a 2-0 win for Italy, following Lucia Bronzetti's earlier victory over Viktoria Hruncakova.

 

The success of Paolini and her teammates is part of a broader renaissance in Italian tennis, highlighted by Jannik Sinner’s rise to World No. 1. Sinner's wins at the Australian Open, US Open, and ATP Finals capped off a dominant year for Italian men's tennis. Paolini spoke about the growing popularity of tennis in Italy, noting how Sinner serves as a role model for the next generation of players.

 

Reflecting on the year, Paolini admitted that the success had come as a surprise, especially after Italy's defeat in last year's Billie Jean King Cup final. "At the beginning of the week, I didn’t think we’d end it with a trophy," she said, acknowledging the tough competition. Paolini credited her team's incredible performance, saying that they deserved the title after a hard-fought campaign, particularly after last year’s loss to Canada.

 

The trophy ceremony was made even more special as Billie Jean King herself presented the iconic blue jackets to the winning team. Italian captain Tathiana Garbin expressed the honor of meeting King, who she described as a game-changer for women's tennis and gender equality in sports. "She changed the way women are treated, not just in sport but in all situations," Garbin said, underlining the significance of the moment for the Italian team.

 

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