[1/4] Tennis - Billie Jean King Cup Finals - Estadio de La Cartuja, Seville, Spain - November 8, 2023 Italy's Martina Trevisan celebrates during her match against France's Alize Cornet REUTERS/Marcelo Del Pozo Acquire Licensing RightsSEVILLE, Nov 8 (Reuters) - Singles wins for Martina Trevisan and Jasmine Paolini gave Italy victory over France in their opening Group D clash at the Billie Jean King Cup Finals in Seville on Wednesday.
Trevisan recovered from a slow start to beat the experienced Alize Cornet 2-6 6-2 6-2 in the opening rubber.
France will seek to at least get a point on the board in the later doubles.
Italy have now beaten France five times in their last seven meetings in the flagship women's team competition.
Later on Wednesday hosts Spain face Canada in the first action in Group C.Reporting by Martyn HermanOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.
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Seville, Spain, France, Italy, Canada