Billie Jean King Cup 2024: Spain v Poland postponed after dangerous climate warning in Malaga

A extreme climate warning in southern Spain has led to the postponement of the Billie Jean King Cup opener between Spain and Poland.

The 2 international locations had been as a result of play in Malaga at 17:00 native time (16:00 GMT) on Wednesday.

Two weeks after heavy floods induced devastation in jap Spain, a number of areas of the nation are once more on alert.

The brand new climate introduced heavy rain to Malaga on Wednesday.

“This determination was made primarily based on the steerage of the related authorities to make sure the well being and security of all individuals and attendees of the occasion,” mentioned the Worldwide Tennis Federation, which organizes the occasion.

“We apologize for any inconvenience this may occasionally trigger and respect your understanding and cooperation.”

The primary spherical match between Spain and Poland – captained by five-time main champion Iga Swiatek – has been moved to Friday, with the match beginning at 09:00 GMT.

Nice Britain’s first spherical match in opposition to Germany will happen on the identical day from 16:00 GMT and will likely be proven reside on the BBC.

The Billie Jean King Cup is a ladies’s staff occasion for 12 international locations the place the winners will likely be awarded the world championship.

It takes place indoors on the Palacios de Deportes Jose Maria Martin Carpena, and the finalist will compete in opposition to him on the twentieth of November.