The first tie of the Billie Jean King Cup Finals between Spain and Poland has been postponed because of a severe weather alert in the Malaga region

Severe rain and flooding are expected in southern Spain, where the international women's tennis team event is being held.

The Billie Jean King Cup Finals will begin in Malaga this week in a closer partnership with the Davis Cup and with some added attention given to the victims of the deadly floods that recently devastated eastern Spain.

The first tie of the Billie Jean King Cup Finals between Spain and Poland was postponed Wednesday because of a severe weather alert in the Malaga region. Organizers said the "decision has been made based on guidance from the relevant authorities to ensure the health and safety of all participants and attendees.

Emma Raducanu has been backed to play a starring role for Great Britain on her return from injury at the Billie Jean King Cup Finals. The former US Open champion celebrated her 22nd birthday in Malaga on Wednesday as she prepared for Britain’s opening match against Germany on Friday.

The Billie Jean King Cup Finals in Malaga which were due to begin on Wednesday were postponed after Spanish authorities issued a red weather alert for extreme rain and flooding in parts of the country,

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Heavy rain fell in the Andalusian city on Wednesday, causing flooding in the streets and the postponement of Spain’s tie with Poland.