Billie Jean King Cup Finals Set for Malaga

The Billie Jean King Cup Finals will commence on November 13, 2024, in Malaga, Spain, featuring 12 teams, including defending champions Canada, competing in a knockout format. The event marks a historic collaboration with the Davis Cup, with both competitions set to take place at the same venue for the first time. In light of recent devastating floods in eastern Spain that resulted in over 200 fatalities, the International Tennis Federation has pledged support to the recovery efforts, and Spanish player Paula Badosa is donating half of her prize money to aid victims. The U.S. team, captained by Lindsay Davenport, will face Slovakia on November 14, while Spain will compete against Poland, led by Badosa. This year’s tournament also emphasizes gender equity, matching the men's event in prize money for the second consecutive year. Matches will be broadcast live on Tennis Channel throughout the week.