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Jasmine Paolini's nine-match BJK Cup win streak and Czechia's dominant form make them the team to beat heading into the semifinals.

• Italy tops China in BJK quarters: Jasmine Paolini beat Zheng Qinwen despite a 0-4 head-to-head, then paired with Sara Errani to win a marathon doubles finishing 1AM local time — Paolini's ninth straight BJK Cup win.
• Semifinal lineup set: Czechia (Muchova, Buzkova, Noskova) faces Spain (Bouzas Maneiro, Sorribes Tormo) Friday; Italy meets Ukraine Saturday after Ukraine edged a depleted Belgium (missing Mertens, Van Uytvanck sick) thanks to Greet Minnen's win over Elina Svitolina.

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