Italy and surprise package Slovakia face off in the 2024 final Billie Jean King Cup as two former champion nations face off.
The 2002 winners continued their remarkable week in Malaga by trailed 1-0 to beat Great Britainwith Rebecca Sramkova showing her fighting spirit after falling behind against Katie Boulter.
Italy, meanwhile, is a four-time winner of this competition and finished second last year. They will be confident of doing better after a semi-final victory against Iga Swiatek and Poland.
Jasmine Paolini has had a great 2024 and will hope to cap off his breakthrough year with team silverware.
Here’s everything you need to know.
When does Italy vs Slovakia take place?
The Billie Jean King Cup final is scheduled to begin at 4 p.m. GMT on Wednesday, November 20 at the Martin Carpena Arena in Malaga.
How can I watch it?
Viewers in the UK can watch the tie live via the BBC Red Button or online via the BBC iPlayer website and BBC Sport.
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What is the format?
The final will be played over two singles matches and one doubles match if necessary.
Teams
|
Italy (ranking) |
Slovakia (ranking) |
|
Captain: Tathiana Garbin |
Captain: Matej Liptak |
|
Jasmine Paolini (4) |
Rebecca Sramkova (43) |
|
Elisabetta Cocciaretto (54) |
Anna Karolina Schmiedlova (110) |
|
Lucie Bronzetti (78) |
Viktoria Hrunçakova (241) |
|
Sara Errani (105 – singles; 8 – doubles) |
Renata Jamrichova (375) |
|
Martina Trevisan (126 – singles; 338 – doubles) |
Tereza Mihalikova (42 – doubles) |
Odds
Italy 1/3
Slovakia 5/2
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