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Molly Hunter

RARE PHOTOS: Defending bjk cup champions italy hit back to beat ukraine and reach final | Rare Historical Photos

Jasmine Paolini and Sara Errani celebrate (Andy Wong/AP) -

Italy fought back from a scare to eventually defeat Ukraine 2-1 and earn a chance to defend their title in the Billie Jean King Cup final.

Elisabetta Cocciaretto was first on court in the semi-final in Shenzhen, where a straight-sets 6-2 6-3 loss to Marta Kostyuk left her team with work to do.

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