Ukraine has serious ambitions at the Billie Jean King Cup, aiming to dominate Italy, and to secure their place in thefinal. Ukraine does not have much experience in these stages of the tournament, given that this is their first time in the semi-finalsof such a prestigious competition.
After a great victory against Spain, the Ukrainian team secured their place in the semi-finals, where another serious team awaits them.
A strong generation of Ukrainian tennis players is led by Elina Svitolina, who managed to defeat the Spaniard Paula Badosa and help the Ukrainian women advance to an important stage.
Speaking to the media, Svitolina shared her emotions about the semifinal match, revealing that there are many unknowns in the duel against Italy.
The Ukrainian tennis player is aware that this match will bring tension and nervousness, but she note that it is important to know how to deal with it by showingher fighting spirit, and at the same time resist the opponent.
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Jasmine Paolini
The match against Paula Badosa is anything but easy. Having such an opponent across the way requires you to put in the maximum effort to achieve victory. However, now she is probably facing another serious challenge in the form of Jasmine Paolini.
The important thing for the Ukrainian tennis player is that she already beat Paolini twice this season, but she never had an easy task. In an interview with the media, Svitolina stressed that she expects a difficult match and a serious challenge, but that she is ready to do everything in order to achieve an important victory.
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Its a new day. I'm expecting a tough battle, she's a good player.
She had a tough match [against Wang] as well. I will do my best tactically with the team to prepare the best I can.- she said.
