Iga Swiatek to Compete in Billie Jean King Cup

Iga Swiatek, the world number two, has announced her participation in the Billie Jean King Cup Finals in Malaga, Spain, where Poland will face the host nation in the opening match. The 23-year-old has not competed since her quarter-final loss to Jessica Pegula at the US Open and missed recent WTA tournaments due to fatigue, resulting in her losing the number one ranking to Aryna Sabalenka. Swiatek recently changed coaches, parting ways with Tomasz Wiktorowski and hiring Wim Fissette. She expressed her eagerness to represent Poland and contribute to her team's efforts in the tournament. Additionally, Swiatek will compete in the WTA Finals in Riyadh later in November, presenting an opportunity to reclaim her top ranking. With a strong Billie Jean King Cup record, Swiatek's return could bolster Poland's chances in the competition.