Cocciaretto and Paolini help Italy beat United States to retain Billie Jean King Cup

• Italy claim 2-0 victory against 18-time champions

• Win takes Italy's tally to six titles in women's competition

An inspired Italy successfully defended their Billie Jean King Cup with a 2-0 victory over record 18-time champions the United States on Sunday, taking their own tally in the premier women's team competition to six titles.

Elisabetta Cocciaretto and Jasmine Paolini both won their singles matches to help their country triumph in Shenzhen and prolonged the American wait for another title after their previous success in 2017.