Iga Swiatek has beaten Paula Badosa in three sets and Poland has knocked out host Spain 2-0 in the opening round of the Billie Jean King Cup Finals in Malaga.

MALAGA, Spain — Magda Linette gave Poland a 1-0 series lead over Spain in the opening round of the Billie Jean King Cup Finals after surviving a nearly 4-hour test against Sara Sorribes on Friday. Linette secured a 7(8)-6, 2-6, 6-4 victory in 3 hours ...

The first tie of the Billie Jean King Cup Finals between Spain and Poland was postponed Wednesday because of a severe weather alert in the Malaga region. Organizers said the "decision has been made based on guidance from the relevant authorities to ensure the health and safety of all participants and attendees.

The Billie Jean King Cup then announced on Wednesday morning that the first-round tie between Spain and Poland, originally scheduled for today, November 13 at 5 p.m. local time, would be postponed until 10 a.m. local time on Friday.

The first tie of the Billie Jean King Cup Finals between Spain and Poland was postponed on Wednesday because of a severe weather alert in the Malaga region, while the scheduled start of Japan vs.

MALAGA, Spain - World number two Iga Swiatek defeated Paula Badosa 6-3, 6-7 (5/7), 6-1 to take Poland into the Billie Jean King Cup quarter-finals on Nov 15, with a 2-0 victory over hosts Spain. Magda Linette put Poland ahead in the tie with a hard-fought 7-6 (8/6), 2-6, 6-4 marathon victory in three hours 51 minutes against Sara Sorribes Tormo.

Due to adverse weather conditions, the Spain vs Poland 2024 Billie Jean King Cup final tie has been postponed. Check the new dates here

Hosts Spain must overcome an Iga Swiatek-powered Poland side if they are to avoid an early exit from the Billie Jean King Cup Finals which begin in Malaga on Wednesday.

Due to a severe weather alert issued by local and regional authorities, the 2024 Billie Jean King Cup by Gainbridge Finals first round tie between Spain and Poland, originally scheduled for today, November 13 at 5pm, has been postponed. The tie will now take place on Friday,… pic.twitter.com/NhjA2KLRuU

Iga Swiatek has beaten Paula Badosa in three sets and Poland leads host Spain by an insurmountable 2-0 in the opening round of the Billie Jean King Cup Finals in Malaga

Iga Swiatek won in singles and doubles to lead Poland's 2-1 comeback against Czechia in the Billie Jean King Cup on Saturday. Poland will play Italy in the semifinals.