SEVILLE, Spain, Nov 12 (Reuters) – Canada’s Leylah Fernandez steered her country to their maiden Billie Jean King Cup title as she delivered the decisive point in a 2-0 defeat of Italy in Seville on Sunday.

The former U.S. Open runner-up maintained her stunning form throughout the week as she beat Jasmine Paolini 6-2 6-3.

After the 21-year-old converted match point the Canadian team celebrated wildly on court in front of their jubilant fans.

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