Ukraine defeated Italy in the semifinals of the 2026 Billie Jean King Cup in Shenzhen, China, to reach the country’s first final in the competition.

Elina Svitolina and Anhelina Kalinina earned the wins that took Ukraine through. Svitolina defeated Jasmine Paolini, while Kalinina got past Tyra Grant in the tie, according to highlights released by the Billie Jean King Cup.

After the result, Svitolina gave an emotional interview and spoke openly about the achievement. The Billie Jean King Cup described the moment as coming after Ukraine reached their first ever BJK Cup Final.

Ukraine now moves on to the final in Shenzhen.