2023 Billie Jean King Cup Juniors by Gainbridge Finals: Top Young Female Tennis Talent Set to Shine in Córdoba
· Córdoba, Spain hosts the 2023 Billie Jean King Cup Juniors by Gainbridge Finals with play set to begin at the Open Arena and the Real Aeroclub de Córdoba on Monday 6 November.
· Past Billie Jean King Cup Juniors champions include Lindsay Davenport, Ashleigh Barty, Iga Swiatek, Marketa Vondrousova and Coco Gauff.
· Elite Billie Jean King Cup by Gainbridge Finals will be played in Seville on 7-12 November, before Malaga hosts Davis Cup Final 8 Knockout Stage on 21-26 November.
The excitement is building as Córdoba, Spain, prepares to host the 2023 Billie Jean King Cup Juniors by Gainbridge Finals. The highly anticipated tennis event will take place from Monday 6 November to 12 November at the Open Arena and the Real Aeroclub de Córdoba, which is currently hosting the Davis Cup Juniors Finals 2023.
The prestigious 16-and-under tournament is an integral part of a-month of ITF team competitions hosted by the region of Andalusia.
The Billie Jean King Cup Juniors Finals mark the culmination of a season-long competition where teams have navigated qualifying events across five regions: Asia/Oceania, Europe, Africa, South America, and North/Central America and the Caribbean.
The 16 nations that have earned their place in the Finals are: Algeria, Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, Colombia, Czechia, Egypt, Great Britain, Japan, Kazakhstan, Latvia, Serbia, Spain, Sweden, the United States.
The competition will see the 16 girls’ teams competing for the coveted title, showcasing their remarkable skills on outdoor red clay courts. The teams will compete in round-robin groups for the initial three days. The top two nations from each group will advance to the knockout stage, leading to the quarterfinals, semi-finals and the final, scheduled to take place from 10 November to 12 November, with a rest day in between.
This year, the finals will be held at two stunning venues in Córdoba, Spain – the Open Arena and the Real Aeroclub de Córdoba. The event promises to highlight the world’s best young female tennis talents in the 16-and-under age category.
Andalusia continues to be a remarkable host for major ITF events, with the Davis Cup Junior Finals having already taken place in Córdoba this week. Simultaneously, the elite-level Billie Jean King Cup by Gainbridge Finals will be held in Seville, and the Davis Cup Final 8 will take place in Malaga from 21 November to 26 November.
As a unique feature of this year’s event, players competing at the Billie Jean King Cup Juniors Finals will have the opportunity to attend a designated Juniors Day at the elite-level Billie Jean King Cup Finals.
The competition promises intense excitement throughout, with defending champions, the United States, aiming to claim their eighth Billie Jean King Cup Juniors title. Of the 16 teams participating, only four have previously clinched the titles: Argentina, Australia, Czechia, and the USA.
Czechia, who boasts five previous titles, has the highest-ranked player at the Finals in Laura Samsonova, ranked No. 6 in the junior world rankings. The Spanish girls’ team is also determined to create history by becoming the fifth team to win the Billie Jean King Cup Juniors title at home.
Several standout players have recently achieved remarkable feats; Hannah Klugman’s run at the W100 Shrewsbury, and Emerson Jones, becoming the youngest Australian girl to claim a J500 titles since Ashleigh Barty in 2011.
Algeria and Kazakhstan are set to make their inaugural appearances at a Billie Jean King Cup Juniors Final, while Sweden has qualified for the first time since 2000.
The Billie Jean King Cup Junior Finals have a notable history of shaping the careers of tennis stars. Past champions such as Ashleigh Barty, Iga Swiatek, Marketa Vondrousova and Coco Gauff have used this platform to kick-start their successful journeys in professional tennis.
The Billie Jean King Cup Juniors Finals play a crucial role in player development and the player pathway, making this event a vital part of the tennis world. Fans and players alike can look forward to a phenomenal week of intense competition.
David Haggerty, ITF President, said: “As we gather for the Billie Jean King Cup Juniors Finals, we celebrate not just a tennis tournament but a beacon of inspiration for our young female players. This event, both on and off the court, is a crucial stepping stone in the development of our future tennis stars. It offers a remarkable stage for young girls to proudly represent their nation in the Billie Jean King Cup Juniors, unveiling their talent and determination to a global audience while fostering a proud sense of camaraderie. We are immensely grateful to our partners in the region of Andalusia for their unwavering support in hosting both our junior and professional team events. We are excited to watch a week of thrilling tennis, inspiring future generations of girls and women to come.”
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About the ITF
The International Tennis Federation (ITF) is the world governing body of tennis. Founded in 1913, its purpose is to ensure the long-term growth and sustainability of the sport, delivering tennis for future generations in association with its 213 member National Associations. The ITF oversees the rules and regulations that govern international and national competition. The ITF is responsible for the worldwide development of tennis through its highly regarded global Development Programme, its Science and Technical department which monitors equipment and technology, and its Officiating department which oversees the education and advancement of officials. The ITF organises up to 1,500 weeks of men’s, women’s, and junior tournaments on the ITF World Tennis Tour, and manages the ITF junior team competitions, ITF Beach Tennis Tour, UNIQLO Wheelchair Tennis Tour and the ITF World Tennis Masters Tour. The ITF is the owner and rightsholder of the men’s and women’s World Cups of Tennis, Davis Cup and Billie Jean King Cup by Gainbridge respectively, the two largest annual international team competitions in tennis. The ITF manages the Olympic Tennis Event on behalf of the IOC and the Paralympic Tennis Event on behalf of the IPC and the Qualification Pathways for both events at the Games. For further information please visit the ITF website.
About the Region of Andalusia
The Region of Andalusia, in its capacity as a European Region of Sport has hosted a number of major international sport events in recent years including the Badminton World Cup, the finals of football’s Spanish King Cup, Spain Sail Grand Prix Andalusia, Solheim Cup and Spanish Grand Prix MotoGP.
The Region of Andalusia is home to the ITF’s 2023 World Cup of Tennis events:
Davis Cup Junior Finals, Cordoba (30 October – 5 November)
Billie Jean King Cup by Gainbridge Junior Finals, Cordoba (6-12 November)
Billie Jean King Cup by Gainbridge Finals, Seville (7-12 November)
Davis Cup Final 8 – Malaga (21.26 November)
