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BackThe Ukrainian team defeated the Italian team 2:0 to advance to the Billie Jean Gold Cup Shenzhen Finals
The Ukrainian team defeated the Italian team 2:0 to advance to the Billie Jean Gold Cup Shenzhen Finals
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The Ukrainian team defeated the Italian team 2:0 to advance to the Billie Jean Gold Cup Shenzhen Finals

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  • The semi-finals of the 2026 Billie Jean Gold Cup Shenzhen Finals were held on September 26.
  • The Ukrainian team defeated the Italian team 2:0.
  • Galinina and Svitolina defeated their opponents in straight sets respectively.

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The Billie Jean Gold Cup is one of the highest-level events in the world women's tennis team competition. Shenzhen hosting the finals reflects the international influence of the event.

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China News Service, Shenzhen, September 26 (Reporter Zhang Lu) The semi-finals of the 2026 Billie Jean Gold Cup Shenzhen Finals were held on the 26th. The Ukrainian team defeated the Italian team 2:0 and successfully advanced to the finals.

The Billie Jean Gold Cup is one of the highest-level and most influential international women's tennis team events in the world.

In this game, the Ukrainian team's player Galinina debuted first and faced off against the Italian team's Grant. At the beginning of the game, the two men were on full fire, and the game ended in a 2:2 draw. Subsequently, Galinina gradually widened the point difference with her steady smash and high-quality serve, winning 6:3. In the second set, the two fought fiercely on both offense and defense, and the score was tight. Galinina accelerated her attack and won another victory 6:4, defeating her opponent in straight sets.

In the second game, Ukrainian team player Svitolina faced Italian team player Paolini. In the first set, Svitolina was in hot form, leading 3:0 at the start. After that, Paolini took the initiative to strengthen the attack and chased the score to 2:3. At the critical moment, Svitolina took control of the situation and won the first victory 6:2. In the second set, Svitolina broke and secured at the beginning to gain a 4:0 lead. After that, she played steadily without giving her opponent any chance to counterattack, and sealed the victory with 6:2. In the end, Svitolina defeated Paolini with a big score of 2:0, helping the Ukrainian team defeat the Italian team with a total score of 2:0.

Svitolina said after the game that she had played against Paolini three times before, all of which lasted three sets. Today she ended the game with 2:0 and helped the team win.

According to the schedule, on September 27, the Ukrainian team will compete with the Czech team to compete for the championship of the 2026 Billie Jean Gold Cup Shenzhen Finals. (over)

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  • The Ukrainian team will compete with the Czech team for the 2026 Billie Jean Gold Cup Shenzhen Finals Championship

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  • Can the Ukrainian team defeat the Czech team in the final and win the championship?
  • Can Svitolina and Galinina's form last until the final?

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