The World No. 18 fought off two chances for her opponent to win the match, as the USA lead Kazakhstan with Jessica Pegula and Elena Rybakina still to play in the BJK Cup last-four tie

Elina Svitolina hopes Ukraine’s tennis stars can continue providing “moments of joy” to their war-torn homeland as well as inspiring the next generation of players after making history at the Billie Jean King Cup by Gainbridge Finals

Ukraine beat the five-time World Champions 2-0 in the quarter-finals

History-making Ukraine have delivered a statement of intent after singles wins for Elina Svitolina and Marta Kostyuk propelled their nation to a first Billie Jean King Cup by Gainbridge semi-final

The USA have won the Billie Jean King Cup a record 18 times but only once since 2000

The seven ties at the World Cup of Tennis will be broadcast to fans around the globe