Elina Svitolina lost in the semifinals of the Billie Jean King Cup: the doubles match will decide everything.

According to inkorr.com: In the semifinal match of the Billie Jean King Cup, Elina Svitolina lost to Jasmine Paolini. The Ukrainian won the first set 6-3, but then lost the next two sets with the same score of 4-6. The decisive point by Paolini was made at 5-4.

Billie Jean King Cup. Semifinal (second match)

Elina Svitolina (Ukraine) - Jasmine Paolini (Italy) 6-3, 4-6, 4-6

Thus, the score in the match series became 1-1, so the question of the finalist will be decided during the doubles match.

In the previous match, Marta Kostyuk won against Elisabetta Cocciaretto, thanks to which the Ukrainian team took the lead. For the first time in history, the Ukrainian national team reached the semifinals of the Billie Jean King Cup.

In addition, Elina Svitolina surprised everyone with her victory over Paula Badosa, the number one racket of Spain. The Ukrainian team also gained an advantage due to Marta Kostyuk's victory over Jessica Bouzas Maneiro.

Thus, in the semifinal of the Billie Jean King Cup, Elina Svitolina suffered defeat by Jasmine Paolini in the decisive set. However, the Ukrainian team will continue to fight for victory in the doubles match, which is of great importance for the further development of events in the tournament.