Elina Svitolina posts message on social media after Ukraine’s loss in the Billie Jean King Cup final

Elina Svitolina and the Ukrainian Billie Jean King Cup team experienced disappointment on Sunday afternoon. After qualifying for the tournament's first final in history, they lost to Czechia 0-2. Karolina Muchova won the first set for Czechia, defeating Anhelina Kalinina 6-2, 6-3. Wimbledon champion Linda Noskova secured Czechia's 12th BJK Cup title with a 6-3, 7-6 victory over Svitolina.

Svitolina expressed her pride in her team's achievement in an Instagram post, stating that they made it to the final and she is incredibly proud of their journey. She thanked her teammates, supporters, and everyone who backed them throughout the tournament. Svitolina emphasized her honor in representing Ukraine on the biggest stages and expressed gratitude to all who were part of the journey.

This marked Ukraine's first appearance in the BJK Cup final since its inception in 1963. Czechia now holds the second-most successful nation in the tournament's history, with 12 titles, while the USA leads with 18 victories.