Czech Republic win Billie Jean King Cup final against Ukraine in Shenzhen
The Czech Republic defeated Ukraine to claim their twelfth Billie Jean King Cup title on Friday in Shenzhen.
Muchova and Noskova secure victory
Karolina Muchova opened the scoring with a straight-sets win over Anhelina Kalinina. Linda Noskova then defeated Elina Svitolina to give the team an unassailable lead. The pair combined to deny Ukraine a chance at their first title.
Team history and captaincy
This triumph marks the Czechs' first appearance in the final since 2018. Barbora Strycova captained the side for her first time as a leader. The squad finished with just one set lost throughout the entire tournament.
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- Dawn
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