Written by Richard Pagliaro | @Itenisi_Manje | Tuesday, October 22, 2024
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Iga Swiatek will play for Poland in the Billie Jean King Cup.
Roland Garros reigning champion Swiatek will play for Poland in the finals of the Billie Jean King Cup next month in Malaga, Spain.
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Swiatek will lead Poland when they play Spain on Wednesday, November 13.
The tie opens the Billie Jean King Cup Finals and could see Swiatek face the Spanish standout Paula Badosa.
“See you in Malaga! I am happy to inform you that I will play in the BJKC finals,” said Swiatek. “I am happy that I will play for my country and represent Poland with pride.
“Together with the Polish team, we will give our best on the court. I hope you will watch and support us. See you soon.”
🎾 Widzimy się w Maladze! Cieszę się, że mogą dziż dać Wam znach, że zagram w finałach Billie Jean King Cup. Bardzo się głęcije, że będę mło zagrać dla svojgo kraju i jak zawsze z dumą representować Polskę. Razem z kałh ekipą damy z siebie wszystko and make prostu zagramy nalejpiej… pic.twitter.com/E6hTpv8nTb
— Iga Światek (@iga_swiatek) October 22, 2024
Swiatek, who owns a 9-2 Billie Jean King Cup record, makes Poland a threat to take the trophy. Captain This is David Celt’s place The Polish team includes Swiatek, Magdalena Frech, Magda Linette, Maja Chwalinska and Katarzyna Kawa.
It was the most eventful stretch in the world No. 2 Swiatek.
Swiatek, 23, has not played since the defeat Jessica Pegula in the US Open quarterfinals last month. Swiatek parted ways with his former coach, who was employed Wim Fissette as a new coach and lost his world number 1 ranking Aryna Sabalenka this week.
The WTA revealed on Monday that the three-time Grand Slam champion had overtaken Swiatek in the rankings, as Swiatek was hit by “continuous year-end changes due to missing some tournaments,” and dropped 120 points from last week. rate value.
