The Slovenian women’s tennis team is set to face Spain in the Billie Jean King Cup qualification final held at the Tennis Center Portorož. Slovenia will compete with its strongest lineup, aiming for a historic advancement to the tournament’s final stage.
Slovenia’s captain, Maša Zec Peškirič, has nominated five key players for the tie: Kaja Juvan (WTA ranking 92), Veronika Erjavec (102), Tamara Zidanšek (148), Dalila Jakupović (377), and Nika Radišić (811). This selection reflects the team’s determination to deliver top results on home soil.
Currently ranked 18th in the Billie Jean King Cup standings, Slovenia enters the tie with renewed confidence following successful matches in India last November. There, the team defeated the Netherlands and India, securing promotion to a higher competition tier.
A victory over Spain would mark the second time Slovenia qualifies for the prestigious Billie Jean King Cup final tournament. The stakes are high as the Slovenian team pursues a milestone achievement in women’s team tennis.
The Spanish squad, ranked 5th globally in the Billie Jean King Cup, is led by former elite player Carla Suárez Navarro. Spain’s lineup includes Cristina Bucsa (31 WTA), Kaitlin Quevedo (133), Leyre Romero Gormaz (144), Guiomar Maristany Zuleta de Reales (171), and Sara Sorribes Tormo (449). Notably absent are Jessica Bouzas Maneiro (50) and Paula Badosa (106), with Badosa having reached world No. 2 in 2022.
Captain Maša Zec Peškirič expressed optimism ahead of the encounter, stating, “We are approaching a great tennis event in Portorož. The team is well known. Everyone is very excited for the matches and eager to showcase their skills.”
Slovenian players have encouraged fans to join and support them enthusiastically during the two-day tie. The home crowd’s backing at Tennis Center Portorož will be vital for driving the team toward success.
Billie Jean King Cup Qualification Tie Details:
- Location: Tennis Center Portorož
- Dates: April 10–11
- Slovenian Player Rankings:
- Kaja Juvan (#92)
- Veronika Erjavec (#102)
- Tamara Zidanšek (#148)
- Dalila Jakupović (#377)
- Nika Radišić (#811)
- Spanish Player Rankings:
- Cristina Bucsa (#31)
- Kaitlin Quevedo (#133)
- Leyre Romero Gormaz (#144)
- Guiomar Maristany Zuleta de Reales (#171)
- Sara Sorribes Tormo (#449)
This upcoming showdown represents a vital test for Slovenia’s best squad against a highly ranked Spanish team. Both countries vie for a spot among the elite teams in women’s international tennis.
Read more at: www.tenis-slovenija.si