The skilled Sam Stosur is trying ahead to representing Australia on the 2022 Billie Jean King Cup Finals in Scotland.
Glasgow, Scotland, 6 November 2022 | Leigh Rogers
Sam Stosur is among the most adorned gamers in Australia’s proud Billie Jean King Cup historical past.
The enduring 38-year-old has contested 32 ties in her illustrious profession and compiled 29 singles wins, probably the most ever of any Australian participant.
Stosur made her debut within the crew competitors in 2003 – and now, 19 years later, will proudly put on the inexperienced and gold on the 2022 Billie Jean King Cup Finals in Glasgow.
“I really like representing Australia, and it’s an honour to be chosen for the Billie Jean King Cup Finals,” mentioned Stosur, who boasts an 8-1 win-loss file in doubles within the competitors.
“Clearly, I’ve gone from being the youngest one within the crew, to properly and really the oldest, so hopefully I can move on some expertise to all the women.”
“@BJKCup is at all times about coronary heart and camaraderie – and that’s what we positively have in our crew.”@Ajlatom is happy to guide the Australian cost on the 2022 #BJKCup finals 💚💛#GoAussies https://t.co/AP68D3aE88
— TennisAustralia (@TennisAustralia) November 4, 2022
Stosur is hoping so as to add a Billie Jean King Cup title to her spectacular resume, which incorporates eight Grand Slam titles throughout singles, doubles and blended doubles.
The previous world No.1-ranked doubles participant, who final performed within the competitors in 2019, believes Australia is a title contender.
“Ajla (Tomljanovic) has had a incredible yr,” Stosur mentioned. “I used to be so impressed with the best way she performed on the US Open, not simply the Serena match, she backed it up day-to-day, and I really feel like her type has simply gotten higher and higher because the yr has gone on.
“Stormy (Sanders) and Ellen (Perez), they’re enjoying properly, particularly on the doubles courtroom. They’ve had incredible outcomes constantly every week not too long ago.
“There’s an entire group of us which might be obtainable and a few nice selections within the crew for who performs.”
The Australian crew, which additionally consists of Priscilla Hon, faces Slovakia and Belgium throughout the round-robin levels of the 2022 Billie Jean King Cup Finals.
The occasion, which runs from 8-13 November, is broadcast dwell on the 9 Community in Australia.
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