– Jasmine, how did you manage to break the course of a single match?
– I don’t know how I managed to break the match of the match [проти Світоліної]. I just did it. I fought for every ponet. This time I may have been lucky a little more than her. Last time I lost to her, although I had matches.
It’s tennis. This happens. This time I am glad to stay in the match. I tried to find a solution to how to win it. I think she is a very strong and wonderful tennis player. Every time it has to fight. It was not easy.
I have to thank the team, of course, the captain, everyone who was there and tried to support me during the match. Yes, I am very glad that we managed to win this confrontation.
– In the third set you had to play boldly. One game lasted 16 minutes. What did you think about?
– It was difficult. I tried to find a balance between strong blows and stability. This game was very difficult. What I won him, I think, helped me a lot in the third set.
You know, I think the third set was the best Soth in which I showed my best tennis for the whole match. But yes, it was difficult. It was really very, very difficult.
– Jasmine, today during your matches in single and even digits, many Chinese fans were cheering for you. How do you feel? Do you feel that you play at home?
– It was stunning. Today was a really stunning day. I think the fans helped me very much in difficult moments, especially in a single discharge. Yes, playing before such a public is a real pleasure. They push us to win. Also in a paired discharge. It is great that they push us and cheer for us. I hope they come on Sunday and will be cheering for us.
The press conference was also answered by Sarah Errani and the captain of the Italian team Tatiana Garbin.
Sarah Errani:
“I am very happy. It was a heavy even match. We started very well. In the second set, they lost 1: 3, so it was not easy. In many games we had the advantage. I’m very happy. It was a hard day. Of course, victory in such matches always causes strong emotions. I am very glad to share this moment with the team. ”
Tatiana Garbin:
“This is an incredible moment. The girls showed what a struggle is, what to give their hearts for their country, what is pride for being here in the finale. They demonstrated true cohesion. The whole team is at the conference, because all are part of this great victory.
«The third KBDK final in a row? I like these girls with me. They fight for every ball. Each time they wear a national form, they play on the court with special efficiency.
I think this is a historic moment for Italian tennis. Today, they have again shown how strong they are when they have a dream and they seek the same goal. They create a wonderful team. I’m just lucky to be here and be near these wonderful girls. ”
Italy – 
Ukraine – 2: 1
- Elizabethta Kocharto – Martha Kostyuk – 2: 6, 3: 6
- Jasmine Paolini – Elina Svitolina – 3: 6, 6: 4, 6: 4
- Jasmine Paolini / Sarah Errani – Ludmila Kichenok / Marta Kostyuk – 6: 2, 6: 3
Source: Sport.ua