SEVILLE, Spain — Italy reached its first last of the Billie Jean King Cup in a decade on Saturday after beating Slovenia.
It will face both Canada or the Czech Republic on Sunday.
Martina Trevisan beat Kaja Juvan 7-6, 6-3 within the opening singles match after breaking her opponent thrice. Jasmine Paolini gave the Italians an insurmountable 2-0 lead after seeing off Tamara Zidansek 6-2, 4-6, 6-3.
Four-time champion Italy final reached the ultimate in 2013.
Slovenia was enjoying its first semifinal on the competitors.
