Malaga | BJK Cup opener postponed on account of extreme climate warning

The opening tie of the Billie Jean King Cup Finals between hosts Spain and Poland has been postponed due to a extreme climate alert within the Malaga area.

The ITF introduced that on account of a extreme climate alert issued by native and regional authorities, the 2024 BJK Cup Finals 1st-round tie between Spain and Poland, initially scheduled for Wednesday, 13 November, at 5pm, has been postponed, and can now happen on Friday, 15 November, beginning at 10am.

Organisers added that the choice was made based mostly on steering from the related authorities to make sure the well being and security of all individuals and attendees.

The opening tie was anticipated to characteristic Spain’s Paula Badosa main the house nation towards Poland, fielding World No 2 Iga Swiatek.

The postponement comes simply two weeks after flash floods devastated elements of japanese Spain, and a number of other areas, together with Malaga, now are as soon as once more on alert because of the new climate entrance that has introduced heavy rains to the area.

Regardless of the disruption, the Billie Jean King Cup is constant indoors on the Palacios de Deportes Jose Maria Martin Carpena, a venue designed to minimise weather-related interruptions.

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For Badosa, the latest floods have had a private affect, and, in solidarity with these affected by the devastating climate in Valencia, the Spaniard is generously donating 50% of her latest prize cash to the flood victims.

The Billie Jean King Cup is an annual ladies’s staff occasion by which the perfect 12 nations will compete for the title of world champions. The ultimate of the competitors is scheduled to happen on Wednesday 20 November.

Play will now start on Thursday, when the ties between Japan and Romania, alongside Slovenia and the USA, will get below manner.

Organisers have apologised for any inconvenience this transformation could trigger, and requested for understanding and cooperation from groups and followers alike.

Eight qualifying groups be part of the highest 4 nations within the knock-out phases of the competitors, with reigning champions Canada receiving a bye into the quarter-finals alongside Czechia, Italy and Australia.

Nice Britain returns to the competitors for the primary time since internet hosting in 2022 in Glasgow after lacking out on final yr’s occasion.

Katie Boulter heads up Staff GB, with Emma Raducanu, Harriet Dart, Heather Watson and doubles specialist Olivia Nicholls within the squad.

Britain meets Germany at 4pm on Friday 15 November, and the tie might be proven reside on BBC iPlayer and the Pink Button.

Ought to Britain progress, the staff will face Canada at 4pm on Sunday 17 November.

Play begins from round 9am and 3pm UK time every day, and all of the motion may be adopted on the Tennis Channel [https://www.tennischannel.app/en-int/page/home-int] on-line.

Staff Poland posed for a photograph in the course of the Reception Dinner forward of the Billie Jean King Cup Finals at Palacio de Deportes Jose Maria Martin Carpena in Malaga on Monday

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