NEW DELHI: Italy secured their spot in the Billie Jean King Cup semi-finals, defeating Japan 2-1 through a decisive doubles victory in Malaga, Spain on Saturday. Jasmine Paolini and Sara Errani triumphed in straight sets over Shuko Aoyama and Eri Hozumi.
The contest stood level at 1-1 after Paolini, who reached both French Open and Wimbledon finals, overcame 56th-ranked Moyuka Uchijima 6-3 6-4 in the second singles match, putting Italy on the scoreboard.