The Billie Jean King Cup Finals are being relocated to Málaga in Spain, and will run concurrently with the Davis Cup Finals in November. I know that Málaga, just a two-hour drive from Sevilla, will deliver the exceptional atmosphere and passion that fans of the Billie Jean King Cup have come to know and love……
Since April 19, the Billie Jean King Cup trophy has been traveling throughout Canada, making its way to British Columbia. Accompanied by Vancouverite Rebecca Marino, part of the winning team of Canada’s first-ever world championship, the trophy visited various events and locations in her hometown. Events kicked off with the proclamation of Billie Jean King…
The draws for the 2024 Billie Jean King Cup by Gainbridge Finals and Play-offs were made this week at the ITF Headquarters in London, with the 8 nations who won qualifying ties played in mid-April joining already-qualified defending champions Canada, host nation Spain, 2023 runners-up Italy, and Czechia, who receive a wild-card. Australia, Germany, Great…
By Chris Oddo | @TheFanChild | Tuesday April 30, 2024 The draws for November’s BJK Cup Finals are set, and with that the stage is set for some intriguing matchups. The Finals will feature 12 nations competing in a knockout format at La Cartuja Stadium in Seville on 12-20 November. Opening round ties between Spain…
The 2024 Billie Jean King Cup by Gainbridge Finals are set to take place at La Cartuja Stadium in Seville, Spain, from Tuesday 12 to Wednesday 20 November, the ITF announced this week, and it will feature a new knock-out format to be introduced this year. The Billie Jean King Cup Finals are going bigger…
In the regional group competitions of the Billie Jean King Cup played this week, countries to be promoted or relegated were confirmed on Saturday. Denmark bagged the last spot in the Play-offs in Europe/Africa Group I action in Oeiras, Portugal, joining the Netherlands, Austria and Serbia after a thrilling final day. Clara Tauson secured a…
World No 1 Iga Swiatek booked Poland’s place in the Billie Jean King Cup by Gainbridge Finals with a 6-4 6-3 win over Swiss teenager Celine Naef on Saturday, securing the spot in Seville for a 3rd consecutive year. I’m super happy and proud of everybody. It’s been a really fun week so I’m happy…
Great Britain shocked favourites, France, 3-1, on their hosts home turf in their Billie Jean King Cup Qualifier at Le Portel on Saturday, with stunning performances from both Katie Boulter and Emma Raducanu. I don’t know who said Brits can’t play on clay, but today was a bit of a test for it, and it…
Action in the Billie Jean King Cup Qualifiers got under way on Friday, with Iga Swiatek and Naomi Osaka leading the charge with wins to put Poland and Japan ahead against Switzerland and Kazakhstan in different parts of the world on their quest to secure their nations places in the November Finals in Seville. We…
By Chris Oddo | @TheFanChild | Saturday April 13, 2024 Photo Source: ITF/ BJK Cup Iga Swiatek is no stranger to winning streaks. She of the 37-match tear in 2022 is also building a nice little number for the Polish BJK Cup team – Swiatek made it seven consecutive victories in the format, defeating World…
