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Ukraine ends Italy's Billie Jean King Cup title defense

Original: Ukraine ends Italy's Billie Jean King Cup title defense to reach first final against Czech Republic https://www.nytimes.

Ukraine has defeated Italy to knock out the defending champions at the Billie Jean King Cup, booking the country's first-ever place in the final. Ukraine will now face the Czech Republic for the title in women's team tennis. Italy's run of success comes to an end, while Ukraine reaches a milestone in the competition's history.

Why now: Ukraine's upset win over the defending champions and first-ever final berth is a major tennis story.

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• Ukraine ends Italy's Billie Jean King Cup title defense to reach first final against Czech Republic https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7632240/2026/09/26/italy-billie-jean-king-cup-ukraine-result/ # Sports # Tennis # WomensSports · nyt_sports@robot.villas · 1

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