Heart Award voting opens for 2024 Finals and Play-offs

Won the opening match in both the semi-final against Poland, defeating Magda Linette, and the final against Slovakia, overcoming Viktoria Hruncakova, to steer Italy towards their fifth Billie Jean King Cup title.

Guided Italy to a fifth Billie Jean King Cup title, winning four of the five matches, with her only defeat coming against Poland’s Iga Swiatek. Partnered Sara Errani to win two decisive doubles matches in the quarter-finals against Japan and semi-finals against Poland and defeated Slovakia’s Rebecca Sramkova to seal the title.

Won all three matches she contested at the Finals as Great Britain reached the semifinals for the second time in three years. Defeated Germany’s Jule Niemeier, Canada’s Rebecca Marino and Slovakia’s Viktoria Hruncakova without dropping a set.

Won three of the four matches she played to lead Slovakia into the final, defeating USA’s Danielle Collins and Australia’s Ajla Tomljanovic in straight sets before coming from behind to beat Great Britain’s Katie Boulter in the semi-finals. Fell to Italy’s Jasmine Paolini in the final.

Won two matches as Switzerland eased to victory against Serbia, in just her second competitive event since returning from maternity leave. Defeated Lola Radivojevic in the first match of the tie and partnered Jil Teichmann to victory in the doubles match. It was her first appearance in the competition since leading Switzerland to the title in 2022.

Won all three matches she played as Brazil defeated neighbours Argentina to secure a place in the 2025 Qualifiers. Came from a set down to defeat both Julia Ortenzi and Solana Sierra in singles before partnering Carolina Alves to win the decisive doubles match.

Won all three matches she played without dropping a set as Colombia claimed a famous victory against France. Defeated both Clara Burel and Varvara Gracheva in singles before partnering Emiliana Arango to a decisive doubles triumph against Burel and Chloe Paquet.

Won two of the three matches she played during Denmark’s 3-2 victory against Mexico. Defeated Giuliana Olmos in straight sets before losing in three tight sets to Renata Zarazua in the reverse singles. Played alongside Emilie Francati in a decisive doubles match, recovering from a set down to defeat Olmos and Zarazua.

The Billie Jean King Cup Heart Award aims to recognise players who have represented their country with distinction, shown exceptional courage on court and demonstrated outstanding commitment to the team. 

The 2024 Finals winner will receive $10,000 for their chosen charity, while the Play-offs winner will receive $3,000 to be donated as they see fit.