This year's Billie Jean King Cup Finals (Bjkc) will be a momentous occasion for the world's largest annual team competition in women's sports, which will offer a record player prize money.
On Monday, the International Tennis Federation (Itf) announced that the 2023 Finals will provide monetary compensation to match that of the men's Davis Cup, and have committed a prize money purse of $9.6 million for the tournament.
This year's Billie Jean King Cup Finals got underway on Tuesday, November 7, with the first two ties in Group A. Australia played Slovenia, and defending champions Switzerland faced the much-fancied Czech Republic. The event is being played on indoor hard courts in Seville, Spain.
For the second consecutive season, the Bjkc Finals will provide record paychecks equivalent to the levels offered at the 2023 Davis Cup Finals. The move has garnered widespread acclaim as tennis continues its fight to achieve gender pay parity.
"We are...
On Monday, the International Tennis Federation (Itf) announced that the 2023 Finals will provide monetary compensation to match that of the men's Davis Cup, and have committed a prize money purse of $9.6 million for the tournament.
This year's Billie Jean King Cup Finals got underway on Tuesday, November 7, with the first two ties in Group A. Australia played Slovenia, and defending champions Switzerland faced the much-fancied Czech Republic. The event is being played on indoor hard courts in Seville, Spain.
For the second consecutive season, the Bjkc Finals will provide record paychecks equivalent to the levels offered at the 2023 Davis Cup Finals. The move has garnered widespread acclaim as tennis continues its fight to achieve gender pay parity.
"We are...
- 11/8/2023
- Tennis Infinity
Rafael Nadal 's participation at next year's Olympic Games is a topic of intense speculation, but he's got the backing of Itf president David Haggerty.
The legendary Spaniard underwent hip surgery halfway through the season having not played since a second-round defeat at the Australian Open in January. Nadal came out of rehab just a few weeks after surgery before embarking on training.
The 37-year-old has been sharing updates with his legion of tennis fans on social media, be it at the gym, the swimming pool, or on tennis courts.
The optimistic view is that Nadal will be ready to turn to the tour in early 2024. Australian Open tournament director even announced that Nadal would be back in the first Grand Slam of next year .
Nadal has not set a timeline for his return date or tournament , but many tennis fans are dreaming of one glorious swansong either at the...
The legendary Spaniard underwent hip surgery halfway through the season having not played since a second-round defeat at the Australian Open in January. Nadal came out of rehab just a few weeks after surgery before embarking on training.
The 37-year-old has been sharing updates with his legion of tennis fans on social media, be it at the gym, the swimming pool, or on tennis courts.
The optimistic view is that Nadal will be ready to turn to the tour in early 2024. Australian Open tournament director even announced that Nadal would be back in the first Grand Slam of next year .
Nadal has not set a timeline for his return date or tournament , but many tennis fans are dreaming of one glorious swansong either at the...
- 11/1/2023
- Tennis Infinity
The 2023 Billie Jean King Cup Finals know the final lineup and also the host city with the final announcement.
Last year's winners Switzerland, as well as the runners-up Australia were granted a direct entry into the 2023 Billie Jean King Cup Finals thanks to their last year's participation. 18 teams then fought for 9 more spots in the qualifying and with one more left to complete a 12-country line-up, a wild card had to be given to one of the countries.
The Itf made a decision to award a wild card for the 2023 Billie Jean King Cup Finals to Poland, who were eliminated by Kazakhstan in the qualifying rounds. Iga Swiatek couldn't help her country to make it to the Finals due to an injury, but hopefully, she will be able to compete in November.
The 2023 Billie Jean King Cup Finals will run from November 7th to 12th and Seville in Spain will...
Last year's winners Switzerland, as well as the runners-up Australia were granted a direct entry into the 2023 Billie Jean King Cup Finals thanks to their last year's participation. 18 teams then fought for 9 more spots in the qualifying and with one more left to complete a 12-country line-up, a wild card had to be given to one of the countries.
The Itf made a decision to award a wild card for the 2023 Billie Jean King Cup Finals to Poland, who were eliminated by Kazakhstan in the qualifying rounds. Iga Swiatek couldn't help her country to make it to the Finals due to an injury, but hopefully, she will be able to compete in November.
The 2023 Billie Jean King Cup Finals will run from November 7th to 12th and Seville in Spain will...
- 5/10/2023
- Tennis Infinity
After the first three teams were announced, we now know the complete line-up for the renewed Hopman Cup.
In a stunning return to the tennis landscape, the Hopman Cup is poised to electrify fans worldwide with its 2023 edition, featuring a star-studded lineup. After a four-year break, the mixed-gender tournament will see top players from around the world vying for the title at the prestigious Nice Lawn Tennis Club.
The Hopman Cup's resurgence is marked by the announcement of the final three teams joining Spain, Switzerland, and hosts France, who were announced as the initial three teams, further solidifying its status as a must-watch event this summer.
Denmark will showcase the young talents of Holger Rune and Clara Tauson, while Croatia enters the experienced duo that is capable of winning big titles in Borna Coric and Donna Vekic. Rounding out the lineup, Belgium's David Goffin and Elise Mertens will bring their impressive skillsets to the court.
In a stunning return to the tennis landscape, the Hopman Cup is poised to electrify fans worldwide with its 2023 edition, featuring a star-studded lineup. After a four-year break, the mixed-gender tournament will see top players from around the world vying for the title at the prestigious Nice Lawn Tennis Club.
The Hopman Cup's resurgence is marked by the announcement of the final three teams joining Spain, Switzerland, and hosts France, who were announced as the initial three teams, further solidifying its status as a must-watch event this summer.
Denmark will showcase the young talents of Holger Rune and Clara Tauson, while Croatia enters the experienced duo that is capable of winning big titles in Borna Coric and Donna Vekic. Rounding out the lineup, Belgium's David Goffin and Elise Mertens will bring their impressive skillsets to the court.
- 4/4/2023
- Tennis Infinity
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