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Wimbledon champion Linda Noskova, Australian Open winner Elena Rybakina and Olympic gold medallist Zheng Qinwen headline the squads named for the Billie Jean King Cup Finals to be held in Shenzhen from September 22 to 27.
Two-time defending champions Italy will once again be led by Jasmine Paolini, who is joined by veteran doubles specialist Sara Errani as they seek a third successive title. The Czech Republic have named a formidable squad featuring Wimbledon finalist Karolina Muchova alongside Noskova and world No. 1 doubles player Katerina Siniakova.
The eight-team finals will feature Belgium, Britain, China, the Czech Republic, Italy, Kazakhstan, Spain and Ukraine.
Each tie will consist of two singles matches followed, if required, by a deciding doubles contest.AP