By Chris Oddo | @TheFanChild | Saturday May 13, 2023
Seville, Spain confirmed as host metropolis for 2023 Billie Jean King Cup by Gainbridge Finals, which is able to happen on 7-12 November, with 12 groups battling it out to take residence the coveted trophy.
The 12-nation subject is already set: Switzerland, as 2022 world champions, and Australia, as 2022 runners-up, certified mechanically, and 9 winners of the 2023 Billie Jean King Cup Qualifiers – Canada, Czechia, France, Germany, Italy, Kazakhstan, Slovenia, Spain and USA – be a part of the sector together with just lately introduced wild card Poland.
In further news, the ITF introduced that the Billie Jean King Cup by Gainbridge Juniors and Davis Cup Juniors Finals will happen in Cordoba, with dates and venues to be introduced.
Per the ITF, the news comes as a part of a wider partnership between the ITF and the area of Andalucia, which is able to see the area host all ITF main crew occasions this 12 months, together with the Davis Cup Finals in Malaga. As a part of the settlement, Seville will host the Billie Jean King Cup Finals for the subsequent two years, with an choice to increase for a 3rd 12 months.”
BJK Cup Heart Award Nominees Announced
The nominees have been introduced for the BJK Cup Heart Award for 2023 Qualifiers and Group 1 occasions, with 10 gamers on the poll. Winners can be chosen by followers – voting closes May 19.
Qualifiers:
Barbora Krejcikova
Leylah Fernandez
Kaja Juvan
Tamara Zidansek
Rebecca Peterson
Sazan Lamens
Asia / Oceania Group 1
Mai Hontama
Back Dayeon
Americas Group 1
Julia Riera
Emiliana Arango
Go right here to vote: https://itf.tell-us-what-you-think.com/s3/Billie-Jean-King-Cup-Heart-Award-2023
Source: www.tennisnow.com