Pegula and Navarro lead the US past Britain into the Billie Jean King Cup final vs. Italy | iNFOnews.ca
Jessica Pegula, of the United States celebrates after defeating Katie Boulter, of Britain in the Billie Jean King Cup semifinals tennis match, at the Shenzhen Bay Sports Center Arena, in Shenzhen, China's Guangdong province, Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025. (AP Photo/Andy Wong)

Pegula and Navarro lead the US past Britain into the Billie Jean King Cup final vs. Italy

SHENZHEN, China (AP) — Jessica Pegula and Emma Navarro each came from a set down to win their singles matches and the United States defeated Britain 2-0 on Saturday to reach the Billie Jean King Cup final.

The U.S. will face defending champion Italy in Sunday’s final.

The seventh-ranked Pegula rallied past Katie Boulter 3-6 6-4 6-2 to seal it for the Americans after the 18th-ranked Navarro beat Sonay Kartal 3-6, 6-4, 6-3.

Pegula is coming off a run to the U.S. Open semifinals.

The BJK Cup was formerly known as the Fed Cup, and the U.S. is the most successful team as an 18-time winner — but hasn’t won since 2017.

The Americans’ last final came in 2018.

The Italians are led by No. 8 Jasmine Paolini, with No. 91 Elisabetta Cocciaretto also playing singles.

Both squads have strong doubles teams. Italy has Olympic champions Paolini and Sara Errani. Pegula and top-ranked doubles player Taylor Townsend line up for the U.S.

The best-of-three contests feature two singles matches followed by a potentially decisive doubles match.

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Pegula and Navarro lead the US past Britain into the Billie Jean King Cup final vs. Italy | iNFOnews.ca
Emma Navarro, of the United States prepares to hit the ball to spectators after winning in the Billie Jean King Cup semifinals tennis match against Sonay Kartal, of Britain, at the Shenzhen Bay Sports Center Arena, in Shenzhen, China’s Guangdong province, Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025. (AP Photo/Andy Wong)
Pegula and Navarro lead the US past Britain into the Billie Jean King Cup final vs. Italy | iNFOnews.ca
Jessica Pegula, of the United States celebrates with her team captain Lindsay Davenport after winning in the Billie Jean King Cup semifinals tennis match against defeating Katie Boulter, of Britain, at the Shenzhen Bay Sports Center Arena, in Shenzhen, China’s Guangdong province, Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025. (AP Photo/Andy Wong)
Pegula and Navarro lead the US past Britain into the Billie Jean King Cup final vs. Italy | iNFOnews.ca
Katie Boulter, of Britain fell on court during the Billie Jean King Cup semifinals tennis match against Jessica Pegula, of the United States, at the Shenzhen Bay Sports Center Arena, in Shenzhen, China’s Guangdong province, Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025. (AP Photo/Andy Wong)
Pegula and Navarro lead the US past Britain into the Billie Jean King Cup final vs. Italy | iNFOnews.ca
British fans cheer during the Billie Jean King Cup semifinals tennis match between Sonay Kartal, of Britain and Emma Navarro, of the United States, at the Shenzhen Bay Sports Center Arena, in Shenzhen, China’s Guangdong province, Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025. (AP Photo/Andy Wong)

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