Emma Navarro battled through a tense three-set win to lead the United States into the Billie Jean King Cup semi-finals for the first time since 2021. Facing Kazakhstan’s Yulia Putintseva, Navarro saved two match points before sealing a dramatic 7-5, 2-6, 7-6 (8/6) victory in Shenzhen. Kazakhstan hit back through Elena Rybakina, who defeated world No. 7 Jessica Pegula 6-4, 6-1, but the U.S. ultimately claimed the tie to book a semi-final clash with Britain. The Brits secured their second straight final-four appearance by overcoming Japan. With momentum on their side, the Americans now aim to reclaim their former BJK Cup dominance.
