MALAGA, Spain – The first tie of the Billie Jean King Cup final between Spain and Poland was postponed Wednesday due to a severe weather warning in the Malaga region.
“The decision was made based on guidance from relevant authorities to ensure the health and safety of all participants and attendees,” organizers said.
The first round tie now takes place on Friday, with Germany also facing England. Two matches are scheduled for Thursday: Japan-Romania and Slovakia-USA.
Both the Billie Jean King Cup final and Davis Cup final will be held in the southern Spanish city, with the men’s competition starting next week.
The women’s competition was held after strong storms caused flash floods in the Valencia region, east of Malaga, about two weeks ago, killing more than 200 people.
The International Tennis Federation recently announced a donation to the Spanish Red Cross to support relief and recovery efforts in the region, and Spanish player Paula Badosa said she would donate half of her winnings to help victims. .
