The North Americans also have in their ranks the experience of Eugenie Bouchard, current 273rd in the world, finalist at Wimbledon in 2014; and with a very dangerous player in doubles, Gabriela Dabrowski, who won this year in this category at the United States Open and was a finalist at Wimbledon. This is the seventh racket on the planet played by two players.

In the current ranking, the Spanish number one is Sara Sorribes Tormo (33) and the second, Rebecca Masarova (65 years old), even if the return of Paula Badosa to the courts made the news these weeks before the tournament. It was obvious that she would not return until 2024 due to her back injury, but the New York-born Catalan shortened the time frame for her illness and knowing that the final would be played at home in Seville gave her additional motivation. take on this challenge with his companions. Spain will fight for its sixth crown.

This format of the Billie Jean King Cup, so concentrated and with notable absences due to the compressed calendar, reserves surprises. All matches consist of three matches: two singles and one doubles. Today, in addition to the duel between Spaniards and Canadians, they face France and Italy (Group D) at 10:00 a.m.

Yesterday, Slovenia beat Australia 2-1, winning both individual matches: Juvan to Tomljanovic (6-4, 6-1); And Zidansek to Saville (6-1, 6-4). In the afternoon match, in Group A, the Czech Republic beat Switzerland thanks to the triumphs of Noskova about Naef (7-6, 4-6, 6-4) and Bouzkova vs. Golubic (6-4, 6-4). He also won the doubles (3-0).