17 September 17:31
Sport
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Ukraine has managed to qualify for the Billie Jean King Cup semifinals for the first time, thanks to Elina Svitolina's victory against Spain's Paula Badosa, with 5-7, 6-2, 7-5. Marta Kostyuk contributed to the team's success with a victory over Jessica Bouzas Maneiro, with 7-6(3), 6-2. Svitolina, the national record holder with 18 competition victories, emphasized the importance of this achievement for the team and the country. Ukraine will face Italy in the semifinals on Friday.