Czechs beat Ukraine for 12th Billie Jean King Cup title
The Czech Republic defeated Ukraine 2-0 to win their 12th Billie Jean King Cup title, denying Ukraine a first championship. The victory marked the Czechs’ first triumph since 2018 and reinforced their status as one of the competition’s strongest nations.
Karolina Muchova beat Anhelina Kalinina 6-2, 6-3 before Linda Noskova defeated world number seven Elina Svitolina 6-3, 7-6 (7-5). The Czech team lost just one set throughout the tournament and also eliminated Great Britain in the quarter-finals in Shenzhen, China; captain Barbora Strycova secured her first title as captain, having won three previously as a player.
- Czech Republic won their 12th Billie Jean King Cup title.
- Ukraine were denied their first championship.
- The Czechs lost only one set throughout the tournament.