2024 Billie Jean King Cup finals explained

Date:	14–20 November 2024
Edition:	61st
Draw:	12 teams
Surface:	Hard (Indoor)
Location:	Málaga, Spain
Venue:	Martin Carpena Arena
Main Name:	Billie Jean King Cup

See main article: 2024 Billie Jean King Cup.

Italy defeated Slovakia 2–0 in the final.^[1] The Italian team pocketed $2,400,000USD.^[2] Slovakia reached the final for the first time since 2002.^[3] Poland reached the semifinals for the first time by defeating Czechia.^{[4] [5]}

The Billie Jean King Cup Finals was the highest level of the Billie Jean King Cup tennis team competition in 2024. The event took place in Málaga, Spain, from 14^[6] to 20 November 2024.^{[7] [8]} The ties were contested in a best-of-three rubbers format, played on one day, consisting of two singles where needed followed by a doubles rubber. The finals featured 12 teams competing in a knockout format, which replaced the group stage.^{[9] [10]}

Canada were the defending champions, but they were eliminated in the quarterfinals by Great Britain.^[11]

Participating teams

12 nations take part in the Finals. The qualification is as follows:

• 2 finalists of the 2023 Finals (Canada and Italy)
• 1 host nation (Spain)
• 1 wild card (Czech Republic)
• 8 winners of the 2024 qualifying round

Seeds

All seeds received a bye into the quarterfinals.^[10]

Team nominations

SR = Singles ranking, DR = Doubles ranking. Rankings are as of 11 November 2024.^{[12] [13]}

width=140 Player width=30 SR ! width=30 DR 85 444 90 102 115 204 120 229 13 Captain: Samantha Stosur

width=140 Player width=30 SR ! width=30 DR 31 32 103 210 127 559 3 Captain: Heidi El Tabakh

width=140 Player width=30 SR ! width=30 DR 26 65 45 49 46 1 142 164 281 Captain: Petr Pála

width=140 Player width=30 SR ! width=30 DR 84 21 92 562 101 1040 130 440 245 Captain: Rainer Schüttler

width=140 Player width=30 SR ! width=30 DR 24 289 58 88 61 140 57 39 Captain: Anne Keothavong

width=140 Player width=30 SR ! width=30 DR 4 10 54 132 78 278 105 8 126 338 Captain: Tathiana Garbin

width=140 Player width=30 SR ! width=30 DR 56 114 135 41 152 122 45 47 Captain: Ai Sugiyama

width=140 Player width=30 SR ! width=30 DR 2 25 613 38 75 165 183 258 93 Captain: Dawid Celt

width=140 Player width=30 SR ! width=30 DR 73 219 113 295 116 405 128 62 33 Captain: Horia Tecău

width=140 Player width=30 SR ! width=30 DR 43 110 1053 241 159 375 42 Captain: Matej Lipták

width=140 Player width=30 SR ! width=30 DR 12 179 55 1447 98 1138 106 46 155 953 Captain: Anabel Medina Garrigues

width=140 Player width=30 SR ! width=30 DR 11 527 48 120 65 71 69 5 82 14 Captain: Lindsay Davenport

Bracket

Results

First round

Japan vs. Romania

Quarterfinals

Italy vs. Japan

Semifinals

Poland vs. Italy

Final

Slovakia vs. Italy

External links

• Draw

Notes and References

1. Web site: Paolini, Bronzetti clinch fifth Billie Jean King Cup title for Italy. Women's Tennis Association. 20 November 2024.
2. https://www.billiejeankingcup.com/en/bjkc/content/96-million-player-prize-money-purse-for-2024-billie-jean-king-cup-by-gainbridge-finals $9.6 million player prize money purse for 2024 Billie Jean King Cup by Gainbridge Finals
3. Web site: GBR 1-2 SVK: ‘Win or lose in the final, my girls are legends now’. Billie Jean King Cup. 20 November 2024.
4. Web site: Swiatek leads Poland to historic win over Czech Republic and into BJK Cup semis against Italy . 16 November 2024. Reuters.
5. Web site: Swiatek wins in singles and doubles as Poland moves into BJK Cup semifinals. 16 November 2024. Women's Tennis Association.
6. Web site: Start of 2024 Billie Jean King Cup Finals postponed due to severe weather. Billie Jean King Cup. 13 November 2024. 18 November 2024.
7. Web site: Malaga to host both the 2024 Billie Jean King Cup and Davis Cup Finals. Billie Jean King Cup. 17 July 2024.
8. Web site: Schedule confirmed for 2024 Billie Jean King Cup Finals and Davis Cup Final 8. Billie Jean King Cup. 2 August 2024. 18 November 2024.
9. Web site: BJK Cup Finals revamped with knockout format. BBC Sport. 25 April 2024. 30 April 2024.
10. Web site: Hosts Spain drawn against Poland in round one at the 2024 Finals . Billie Jean King Cup. 30 April 2024. 30 April 2024.
11. Web site: CAN 0-2 GBR: Brilliant Boulter continues British magic. Billie Jean King Cup. 20 November 2024.
12. Web site: Strong line-up confirmed for 2024 Billie Jean King Cup by Gainbridge Finals. Billie Jean King Cup. 16 September 2024.
13. Web site: BJK Cup - Draws & Results. Billie Jean King Cup.