Billie Jean King Cup: Czech Republic thrash Ukraine to win 12th title
The Czech Republic won their 12th Billie Jean King Cup by defeating Ukraine 2-0 in the final. Linda Noskova and Karolina Muchova secured straight-sets victories in their respective singles matches.
Why it matters
The victory cements the Czech Republic as the second-most successful nation in the history of the Billie Jean King Cup.
Image source, Getty Images Image caption, The strong Czech Republic side knocked Great Britain out in the quarter-finals
Czech Republic eased past Ukraine to win the Billie Jean King Cup for the 12th time.
This year's Wimbledon finalists Linda Noskova and Karolina Muchova breezed past their opponents to secure a 2-0 victory and deny the Ukrainians a first title in the competition.
Muchova, the runner-up at Wimbledon, comfortably beat Anhelina Kalinina 6-2 6-3 in the opening singles match before Noskova's 6-3 7-6 (7-5) win over world number seven Elina Svitolina secured the title.
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