Group Canada receives bye to quarter-finals below new Billie Jean King Cup Finals format

The official draw for the Billie Jean King by Gainbridge Cup Finals passed off in the present day in London, United Kingdom, and the Canadian staff introduced by Sobeys finds itself within the prime half of the draw. As one of many 4 seeded groups, Canada will obtain a direct bye to the quarter-finals and can face the winner of the tie between Germany and Nice Britain.

“Profitable the Billie Jean King Cup final 12 months for the primary time in our nation’s historical past is one thing we’ll always remember,” stated Heidi El Tabakh, captain of the Canadian staff. “Nonetheless, regardless that we’re the defending champions, we wish to proceed to make historical past and carry that iconic trophy as soon as once more. I’ve extraordinarily excessive hopes for our staff, however we’ll need to carry our ‘A’ recreation with so many proficient international locations competing on this unimaginable match.”

The Finals will happen at La Cartuja Stadium in Seville, Spain from November 12-20, 2024, one week later within the season than in earlier years. The Worldwide Tennis Federation (ITF) introduced final week that the change in dates was prompted by the prolonged WTA calendar. Along with the brand new schedule for the Finals, the ITF unveiled a modified format, with the round-robin section being changed by a knockout competitors.

4 first-round ties between the eight non-seeded nations will happen from November 12-14, with the profitable groups becoming a member of the 4 seeded nations within the quarter-finals (November 15-17). The semi-finals will happen on November 18 and 19, adopted by the championship tie on November 20.

Draw Outcomes – 2024 Billie Jean King Cup by Gainbridge Finals

First spherical

Germany vs. Nice Britain

Slovakia vs. USA

Spain vs. Poland

Japan vs. Romania

Quarter-finals

Canada (1) vs. Germany/Nice Britain

Australia (4) vs. Slovakia/USA

Spain/Poland vs. Czechia (3)

Japan/Romania vs. Italy (2)

Tickets are as a consequence of go on sale subsequent week, and the schedule might be confirmed within the coming days. For extra details about the Billie Jean King Cup Finals, please click on right here.