'22 BJK Cup 11/8 - 11/13

[ponchi101]

Serena has a 14-1 record in Fed Cup, in singles.
Yes, hard to see a Serena/Venus team during the early 2000's losing much.

[Deuce]

Americans are the most individualistic people on earth..playing for a group or nation doesn't come naturally..which is why, I think, the US historically underperforms in Davis Cup, BjK cup etc. It just doesn't motivate Americans enough..

Saying that Americans are the most individualistic people on Earth is an interesting assertion.
I agree with it...
But Americans are also among the most patriotic people on Earth.

I see it as a very empty and superficial patriotism, though - I view the very loud "America is #1", "USA is the best", waving the flag stuff as being founded in superficial ego - which itself is founded in insecurity and a fear that people will find out the truth.
Of course we are speaking in generalisations here - there are always individual exceptions.

If one truly feels that he/she is the best, those people are usually humble and quiet about it.
Humility has never been known as a widespread American trait.
They are generally viewed as being '#1' in arrogance, however...

[ti-amie]

SWITZERLAND DEFEAT AUSTRALIA TO WIN FIRST BILLIE JEAN KING CUP TITLE


2022 Billie Jean King Cup final result

Switzerland defeated Australia 2-0

Jil Teichmann (SUI) d. Storm Sanders (AUS) 6-3 4-6 6-3
Belinda Bencic (SUI) d. Ajla Tomljanovic (AUS) 6-2 6-1
Belinda Bencic/Jil Teichmann (SUI) v Storm Sanders/Samantha Stosur (AUS) – not played

Wins for Jil Teichmann and Belinda Bencic saw Switzerland overcome Australia and win their first Billie Jean King Cup by Gainbridge title in Glasgow on Sunday, making amends for their defeat in the 2021 final in Prague. Teichmann battled her way to a three-set triumph against Storm Sanders before Bencic powered past Ajla Tomljanovic to secure the victory for the Swiss team.

The result sees Switzerland become the 12th nation to win the Billie Jean King Cup title, and the first new champion in the competition since Italy in 2006. The Swiss had previously lost both finals they had contested, finishing as runners-up to Spain in 1998 in addition to their defeat to Russian Tennis Federation last year.

For Australia, who also finished as runners-up in 2019, Sunday's defeat extends a losing streak in Billie Jean King Cup final ties. Since winning their seventh and most-recent title in 1974, the Australians have lost all 10 finals they have contested.

As finalists this year, Switzerland and Australia have both secured automatic qualification for the 2023 Billie Jean King Cup by Gainbridge Finals.


FIRST JACKET AWARDED TO FEMALE PROFESSIONAL ATHLETES

The winners of this year’s Finals were also presented with their very own 'Billie Blue”' jacket, specially designed by American luxury fashion label Tory Burch, the official outfitter of the Billie Jean King Cup by Gainbridge. This is the very first jacket to be awarded to professional female athletes. Like the Masters golf green jacket, it is a garment that must be earned. It has been designed to provide an additional reward for the winning team and an added inspiration for young girls to represent their country in the women’s World Cup of Tennis. The jacket includes a message from Billie Jean King to the winners stitched on the inside of the jacket. She says it’s more than just a jacket — it represents ambition, gender equality, and love. It’s making history.

[ti-amie]

MEDIA ADVISORY

13 November 2022

Draw for 2023 Billie Jean King Cup by Gainbridge Qualifiers held today, Sunday 13 November, at 13:00 GMT
- Livestreamed on BillieJeanKingCup.com -

The draw for the 2023 Billie Jean King Cup by Gainbridge Qualifiers will be held in Glasgow today, Sunday 13 November, at 13:00 GMT – ahead of the 2022 final between Switzerland and Australia, which begins at 14:00 GMT. The draw will be livestreamed on BillieJeanKingCup.com and the competition’s social media channels.

The 18 nations in the Qualifiers draw include the following:

10 nations that finished in 3rd-12th place at 2022 Billie Jean King Cup Finals in Glasgow
8 winners of 2022 Billie Jean King Cup Play-offs on 11-12 November

The nine Qualifier ties will be played on a home-and-away basis on Friday 14 – Saturday 15 April 2023. Each tie consists of two singles matches on day one, and two singles matches followed by a doubles on day two.

Seeds for the draw are based on the interim Billie Jean King Cup rankings – which include results from the Finals and Play-offs this week. Nine seeded nations will be drawn against the nine unseeded nations. The full updated rankings will be published on Monday 14 November.

The nine winning nations in the Qualifiers will advance to the 2023 Finals, while the nine losing nations will compete in the 2023 Play-offs.

As finalists this year, Switzerland and Australia have qualified automatically for the 2023 Finals. The host nation for the 2023 Finals (to be announced in due course) will receive the 12th place at the event. If the host team has already qualified, a wild card will be awarded to a team that has not already qualified.

Seeded nations

Spain
Czech Republic
France
Canada
USA
Slovakia
Germany
Kazakhstan
Romania

Unseeded nations

Austria
Beligum
Brazil
Great Britain
Italy
Mexico
Poland
Slovenia
Ukraine

[ponchi101]

Extremely and pleasantly surprised that the Swiss won. Nothing against Australia, but good to see new winners.
Another "Country" medal for Belinda. Maybe, it is the opposite of what Ashkor says about nationalism; Belinda maybe has a lot of it.

[ashkor87]

I am not surprised, not at all .bencic is a high-quality player on hard courts . The Aussies have nobody comparable..and yes, she did show at the Olympics that playing for her country means something to her..

[Deuce]

Given who was playing - and who wasn't - for the various teams, I am not surprised by the Swiss win.
They are certainly a stronger team than the Australian team presented. Canada had a chance to beat them, but, realistically, neither Leylah nor Bianca have had a very good year... The U.S.A. had a team of inconsistent players - you never know what you're going to get from both Gauff and Keys - they are both capable of good and bad (Gauff has the excuse of youth and inexperience, but Keys does not)... The Czechs were missing a big piece in both singles and doubles in Krejcikova...

Britain surprised with their level of competitiveness - they certainly 'punched higher than their weight'.

Congratulations to the Swiss team. All three main players contributed, with Golubic rising to the challenge with a big - and crucial - win over Andreescu.

[ashkor87]

Something will have to be done about holding the BjK cup right after the YEC..swiatek chose not to play and Coco and Pegula played, but badly ,.

[ponchi101]

Something will have to be done about holding the BjK cup right after the YEC..swiatek chose not to play and Coco and Pegula played, but badly ,.

Good point. One week off would have made an incredible difference.

[JTContinental]

I don't see a BJK23 Cup thread yet, but also don't want to start one if I just didn't see it somewhere.

Keys is out for team USA, replaced by Kenin

[ashkor87]

US in shock defeat.. clearly, Americans arent nationalistic enough!

[ashkor87]

But inspired decision by Davenport to play TT in singles...paid off too.

[Fastbackss]

I feel for Lindsay - the schedule did her no favours

[ashkor87]

I feel for Lindsay - the schedule did her no favours

True .. not much she can do if Collins doesn't perform ..could have tried for Keys, Anisimova,Kenin, Navarro perhaps...Coco and Jpeg wouldn't have played of course..

[ashkor87]

Linette pulled out a win over SST..one of the best junk players around...now Swiatek has to live up to her reputation and beat Badosa....on her home court too ! I fully expect Poland to get through..