Jasmine Paolini and Italy beat Slovakia to win the Billie Jean King Cup

Jasmine Paolini capped a breakthrough season by leading Italy to its first Billie Jean King Cup title since 2013 on Wednesday, defeating Rebecca Sramkova 6-2, 6-1 to seal a 2-0 victory over Slovakia in the final of the women's team competition in Malaga, Spain.

Jasmine Paolini and Italy beat Slovakia to win the Billie Jean King Cup
Team Italy celebrates after winning the final tie against Slovakia at the Billie Jean King Cup Finals at on Nov. 20, 2024 in Malaga, Spain.

Jasmine Paolini capped a breakthrough season by leading Italy to its first Billie Jean King Cup title since 2013 on Wednesday, defeating Rebecca Sramkova 6-2, 6-1 to seal a 2-0 victory over Slovakia in the final of the women's team competition in Malaga, Spain.