Ashlyn Krueger and Taylor Townsend saved six match points but ultimately lost the decisive doubles match and the United States was defeated 6-3, 3-6, 10-8 by Slovakia and was eliminated in the first round of the Billie Jean King Cup Finals.

Iga Swiatek won in singles and doubles to lead Poland's 2-1 comeback against Czechia in the Billie Jean King Cup on Saturday. Poland will meet Italy in the semifinals after Jasmine Paolini likewise won her singles and doubles matches to lead Italy back for a 2-1 win over Japan.

Poland secured a spot in the Billie Jean King Cup semi-finals for the first time by defeating the Czech Republic, while Italy advanced after edging past Japan. Swiatek helped Poland with critical victories in singles and doubles,

Japan has reached the quarterfinals of the Billie Jean King Cup Finals for the first time since 2013 after rallying to defeat Romania 2-1.

Italy secured their place in the Billie Jean King Cup semi-finals after defeating Japan 2-1. The decisive victory came in the doubles match, with Jasmine Paolini and Sara Errani outperforming Shuko Aoyama and Eri Hozumi.

Magda Linette has given Poland a 1-0 series lead over Spain in the opening round of the Billie Jean King Cup Finals after surviving a nearly 4-hour test against Sara Sorribes.

Jasmine Paolini won her singles and doubles to lead Italy past Japan 2-1 and back into the semifinals of the Billie Jean King Cup on Saturday in Malaga, Spain.

Italy has advanced to the Billie Jean King Cup semi-finals after a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Japan. Jasmine Paolini secured a crucial singles win, and then teamed up with Sara Errani to clinch the decisive doubles match in straight sets.