The main event: The Women’s Tennis World Cup is currently taking place in Spain, with 12 countries vying for victory and a portion of the impressive $9.6M prize money. The BJK Cup continues its trend of offering equal prize money to the Davis Cup Finals, marking the third consecutive year of this milestone. Exciting stuff!
How it all shakes out: The 12 teams have been divided into four groups, with each group containing three countries. Four lucky countries, including defending champion Canada and runner-up Italy from 2023, as well as wild cards Czechia and Australia, have received byes to the quarter-finals happening this weekend. The remaining eight teams are currently facing off in the opening round, competing for a chance to move on to the QFs. Each match-up between countries consists of two singles matches and, if needed, a deciding doubles match.
Standout teams and players: Leylah Annie Fernandez, the shining star of Team Canada and ranked No. 31 in the world, is geared up to defend her country’s title after securing victory in last year’s crucial match against Italy’s Jasmine Paolini, who holds the No. 4 spot. However, Paolini has been having quite the year, with appearances in two Grand Slam finals and a gold medal win in doubles at the Paris Olympics. Can she add one more win to her impressive record and bring glory for her country? On another note, Team USA will be facing off against Slovakia soon, sans their No. 3 player Coco Gauff, who is taking a break following her recent triumph at the WTA Finals.
