Jasmine Paolini guided Italy holders to another final of the Billie Jean King Cup by winning an exhausting match against Elina Svitolina Ukraine before sealing the link in a double decisive meeting alongside the Sara Errani partner.
The world’s issue of the world, Paolini, came from a shoot to win an exhilarating match against Svitolina 3-6 6-4 6-4 and force the decisive doubles.
The champions of the Open of France and the Olympics Paolini and Errani then beat Marta Kostyuk and Lyudmyla Kichenok 6-2 6-3 to seal a 2-1 victory in the draw in Shenzhen.
Ukraine, competition in the semi-finals for the first time, had put its first point on the board when Kostyuk beat Elisabetta Cocciatto 6-2 6-3 in the opening match.
Italy will meet Great Britain or the United States, which will face in the semi-finals on Saturday, in the Maîtresse on Sunday.
Great Britain continues a title of young girl while the United States continues a 19th record.
