The Billie Jean King Cup Finals in Malaga, originally set to begin on Wednesday, were postponed due to a severe weather alert issued by Spanish authorities, warning of extreme rain and potential flooding in certain regions.
The decision was made following guidance from local and regional officials to ensure the safety of all participants and attendees.
The first-round tie between Spain and Poland, which was supposed to take place on November 13, has now been rescheduled for Friday, November 15.
This delay comes just two weeks after Spain experienced the worst flooding in its modern history, which resulted in more than 200 fatalities.
Thousands of people have been evacuated from the Costa del Sol area in southern Spain as a new weather front is expected to bring more heavy rain and lower temperatures.
The International Tennis Federation (ITF) apologized for any inconvenience caused and emphasized the importance of safety.
Despite the postponement of Spain's match, the ITF confirmed that other matches scheduled for Thursday, November 14, would proceed as planned
The Billie Jean King Cup Finals in Malaga are also set to overlap with the Davis Cup Finals, which will be held at the same venue next week. Spanish tennis star Rafael Nadal is expected to play in his final tournament before retiring, adding further significance to the events taking place in Andalusia.
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