WATCH: Emotional Iga Swiatek consoled by team Poland as she ends 2024 season with heartbreaking loss to Italy in Billie Jean King Cup SF

Iga Swiatek was brought to tears after Team Poland’s heartbreaking semifinal loss to Italy in the Billie Jean King Cup. The World No. 2 was later consoled by her teammates on the sidelines.

Italy’s Lucia Bronzetti set the tone against Magda Linette, taking the first set 6-4. She then triumphed in a tightly contested second-set tiebreak, winning 7-6(3), to secure an early lead for her team.
The Italians carried their momentum into the second singles tie, where Swiatek faced Jasmine Paolini. Paolini claimed the first set 6-3, but the World No. 2 staged a strong comeback, winning 6-4, 6-4, and sealing victory after 2 hours and 36 minutes.

With the scores tied, the doubles clash became decisive as Italy’s Sara Errani and Jasmine Paolini faced Katarzyna Kawa and Iga Swiatek. The Italians saved three set points in the opener and mounted a stunning comeback from 5-1 down in the second set to secure a 7-5, 7-5 victory, advancing to the final for the seventh time in the tournament’s history.
Ahead of the Billie Jean King Cup semifinals, Iga Swiatek vowed to give her all for Poland on the court. However, her efforts fell short this time. After the emotional setback, Swiatek was seen in tears on the bench, comforted by her teammates. Watch the clip shared by a fan on X