24
September
The Billie Jean King Cup match between Italy and China was evened thanks to Jasmine Paolini's 6-3, 7-6 victory over Qinwen Zheng, bringing the series to a 1-1 draw. Elisabetta Cocciaretto's first match of the match saw her lose in two sets to Shuai Zhang, a resounding 6-0, 6-2 victory over Zhang in an hour of play, partly due to her poor physical condition. The outcome of the match will now hinge on the decisive doubles match, which will pit Italy against Guo and Zhang; the winning team will advance to the semifinal against Ukraine. Read also: Tennis & Friends: at the Foro…
