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 house the coveted trophy.

The 12-nation discipline is already set: Switzerland, as 2022 world champions, and Australia, as 2022 runners-up, certified routinely, 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 sphere together with lately introduced wild card Poland.

In further information, 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 information 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 yr, 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 following two years, with an choice to increase for a 3rd yr.”

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 KrejcikovaLeylah FernandezKaja JuvanTamara Zidansek

Rebecca PetersonSazan Lamens

Asia / Oceania Group 1

Mai HontamaBack Dayeon

Americas Group 1

Julia RieraEmiliana Arango

Go right here to vote: https://itf.tell-us-what-you-think.com/s3/Billie-Jean-King-Cup-Heart-Award-2023

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