Iga Swiatek finds Billie Jean King Cup joy, ATP Tour Finals sets up Australian Open draw - The Athletic

Swiatek leads Poland to victory

Iga Swiatek led Poland to victory in the Billie Jean King Cup finals, defeating the United States 2-0 in the final. Swiatek won both of her singles matches, defeating Danielle Collins and Jessica Pegula, and Magda Linette clinched the title with a win over Collins in the deciding match. This is Poland's first Billie Jean King Cup title since 1996.

ATP Tour Finals sets up Australian Open draw

The ATP Tour Finals concluded on Sunday with Novak Djokovic defeating Casper Ruud in the final. The tournament, which featured the top eight players in the world, served as a warm-up for the Australian Open, which begins on January 16.

The draw for the Australian Open was released on Friday, and it sets up some intriguing matchups in the early rounds. World No. 1 Rafael Nadal will face Rinky Hijikata in the first round, while No. 2 seed Carlos Alcaraz will face Laslo Djere. No. 3 seed Stefanos Tsitsipas will face Quentin Halys, and No. 4 seed Djokovic will face Roberto Carballes Baena.

Other news from around the tennis world

• Coco Gauff has withdrawn from the Australian Open due to a foot injury.
• Nick Kyrgios has been fined $10,000 for his behavior during the ATP Tour Finals.
• The International Tennis Federation has announced that it will be introducing a new rule in 2023 that will allow players to use electronic line calling devices.