Italy wins Billie Jean King Cup, crowning Jasmine Paolini’s incredible year
Aryna Sabalenka ends the year as women’s world No 1, but anyone could make a convincing argument for Jasmine Paolini as WTA player of the year. After two Grand Slam finals, a new career high of world No 4 and an Olympic gold medal in women’s doubles with compatriot Sara Errani,