BJK Cup opener delayed due to severe weather

The Billie Jean King Cup Finals which were due to begin in Malaga on Nov 13 were postponed after Spanish authorities issued a red-weather alert for extreme rain and flooding in parts of the country, the International Tennis Federation (ITF) said.

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Two weeks after the worst floods in Spain's modern history killed more than 200 people, thousands have been evacuated in the Costa del Sol region of southern Spain as the new weather front is expected to bring torrential rain and low temperatures.

"Due to a severe weather alert issued by local and regional authorities, the 2024 BJK Cup Finals first-round tie between Spain and Poland, originally scheduled for today, November 13 at 5pm, has been postponed," the ITF said in a statement.

"The tie will now take place on Friday, Nov 15, starting at 10am.

"This decision has been made based on guidance from the relevant authorities to ensure the health and safety of all participants and attendees.