Doubles wins for Harriet and Jodie this weekend perhaps gives Annie a dilemma over her best pairing.
But probably in a positive way Id reckon? Its given her options at least. But if Katie and Jodie play singles , Heather and Harriet at doubles still stands out as most likely.
The prizemoney for the BJK Cup FInals has been announced by the ITF, as below:
Thanks to the partnership and support of title sponsor, Gainbridge, the 2023 Billie Jean King Cup Finals will offer an unprecedented Player Prize Money (PPM) purse of $9.6 million, with this years World Champions set to receive a record $2.4 million as part of the ITFs Advantage All programme to drive value for the womens game.
This years record prize money purse will be broken down as follows:
The world champions will receive $2,400,000
The runners-up will receive $1,440,000
The semi-finalists will receive $960,000
Group stage teams will receive $480,000
So the $9.6m compares to the WTA FInals event, which is $9m. The mens ATP TOur finals is what, $15m this year and the United Cup is similar? Anyone any idea re the Davis Cup FInals?
Maia has been called up to the squad as the 5th player
Sensible choice - cover for Heather and Harriet and an introduction to the squad for Maia who hasn't experienced this level before.
I saw yesterday there were just a handful of tickets remaining for both days so effectively a sell-out.
that is good to hear!
Just looked again at the LTA website - there is just ONE seat available for the Saturday, but 21 on Sunday plus a fair number of restricted view or Category 3 seats (i.e. in the back corners)
I think it is time for a new thread for this week's event. Unless someone else starts one I'll get round to it late tonight or tomorrow morning.
-- Edited by the addict on Monday 6th of November 2023 09:01:07 PM