Pegula Sends US Past Austria to Billie Jean King Cup Finals

Jessica Pegula of the United States celebrates after defeating Julia Grabher of Austria during the Billie Jean King Cup Qualifier match between United States and Austria at Delray Beach Tennis Center in Delray Beach, Fla., on April 15, 2023. Megan Briggs/Getty Images for ITF

Jessica Pegula sent the U.S. into the Billie Jean King Cup finals, where the Americans will have the chance to extend their record for most titles.

Pegula and Coco Gauff both won twice in a 4–0 victory over Austria in Delray Beach, Florida. Pegula clinched the best-of-five tie for the Americans with a 6–1, 6–3 victory over Austria’s Julia Grabher on Saturday.