
Czechs secure victory over Ukraine with a 2-0 win in the final
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The Czech Republic has now won 12 Billie Jean King Cup titles, placing them second in history behind the United States. This victory marks the team's first title since 2018.
Czech Republic eased past Ukraine to win the Billie Jean King Cup for the 12th time.
This year's Wimbledon finalists Linda Noskova and Karolina Muchova breezed past their opponents to secure a 2-0 victory and deny the Ukrainians a first title in the competition.
Muchova, the runner-up at Wimbledon, comfortably beat Anhelina Kalinina 6-2 6-3 in the opening singles match before Noskova's 6-3 7-6 (7-5) win over world number seven Elina Svitolina secured the title.
It is the Czechs' first win at the event since 2018, making them the second-most successful nation in its history after the United States, who have 18 titles.
It was also a first win as captain for Barbora Strycova, who has three previous triumphs to her name as a player. As a team, they dropped just one set throughout the tournament.

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