'A really special moment' for Ukraine as Svitolina seals team's spot in Billie Jean King Cup final

Ukraine have knocked out champions Italy to set up a special day as they seek to become women's tennis world champions in the Billie Jean King Cup final.

Elina Svitolina slammed her racket on the court to celebrate earning Ukraine a spot in the Billie Jean King Cup final for the first time Saturday in Shenzhen, China. The seventh-ranked Svitolina beat Jasmine Paolini 6-2, 6-2 to seal a 2-0 victory over two-time defending champion…