Canada clinched their maiden Billie Jean King Cup title on Sunday, leading to Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau heaping praise on the team spearheaded by Leylah Fernandez.
The Canadians defeated Italy to win their first Billie Jean King Cup title in the competition's 60-year history. Event debutant Marina Stakusic stunned World No.43 Martina Trevisan in the first match, before Fernandez sealed the deal with a win over Jasmine Paolini.
Following the huge win, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau took to social media to offer a token of appreciation for the women that represented his country at the event. In a tweet, the 51-year-old congratulated the Canadian team for lifting their first-ever BJK Cup.
"One for the history books. Congratulations, Team Canada, on winning our country’s first-ever @BillieJeanKingCup title! We’ll be replaying – and reliving – this moment for quite some time," wrote Trudeau.
One for the history books. Congratulations, Team Canada, on winning our country’s first-ever @BillieJeanKing Cup title! We’ll be replaying – and reliving – this moment for quite some time. #BJKCup @BJKCup
The moment when Canada won the Billie Jean King Cup 🤩 Le moment où le Canada a remporté la Coupe Billie Jean King 🤩 pic.x.com/fESpH6ssaU
