Leylah Fernandez throws her racquet up in the air as Team Canada wins the Billie Jean King Cup for the first time in history. She immediately runs to her team & they share a beautiful embrace. These women have embodied the word ‘teamwork.’ This moment is pure joy. 🇨🇦🥹
Billie Jean King Cup Finals join Davis Cup for consecutive events in Malaga
WTAWednesday, 17 July 2024 at 19:30
The ITF has confirmed the Billie Jean King Cup
finals will take place in Malaga, alongside the Davis Cup Finals. Both
tournaments' finals will be held in consecutive weeks in November, with the top
eight countries competing in both men's and women's categories.
The Billie Jean King Cup finals will be held
from November 13 to 20, while the Davis Cup will start on November 19 and
conclude on November 24, marking the end of the 2024 season.
Malaga to host Billie Jean King and Davis Cup Finals
The move was requested by the Andalusia Board,
a partner and host of the event, and supported by the City Council and the
Diputación de Málaga. The finals will be held at the Palacio de Deportes Arena
José María Martín Carpena in Malaga.
“Our priority is to ensure the Billie Jean King
Cup Finals continue seamlessly as the most exciting and unique women’s team
tennis tournament on the 2024 calendar,” said Ilana Kloss, chair of Billie Jean
King Cup Ltd. “Malaga, just 130 miles from Sevilla, has been a fantastic host
of the Davis Cup Final 8 since 2022 and we know that its world-class facilities
and passionate fans will help create another unique and memorable world
championship.”
Similarly, Conchita Martinez, the tournament
director, spoke about Malaga's advantages for hosting the event: “I know that
Malaga, 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,” Martinez stated.
Leylah Fernandez led Canadian team to title in 2023
“We have informed all existing ticket holders
of the changes and will be reissuing tickets for the new location, with the
option of refunds for those who require them. We are set for a blockbuster
fortnight of tennis this November and I can’t wait to welcome the tennis world
to Malaga this November.”
The current champions are Canada, led by Leylah Fernandez, who overcame the Italian team in the 2023 finals to win their first title.
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