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Billie Jean King Cup: Austria vs. Latvia in Schwechat

A few kilometers south-east of the federal capital in the town of Schwechat, which is home to more than 20,000 inhabitants, the surprise against the Baltic women should succeed.

by p.m
last edit: Aug 17, 2022, 05:49 pm

The Austrian national team wants to challenge Latvia
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The Austrian national team wants to challenge Latvia

On November 11th and 12th, 2022, the ÖTV women will fight in the play-off against Latvia for a starting place for the qualification for the Billie Jean King Cup Finals 2023, which will take place next spring team of team captain Marion Maruska will welcome the Baltic women in Schwechat in Lower Austria. The game is played in the Multiversum, a multifunctional event complex that can accommodate up to 2106 spectators.

ÖTV President Martin Ohneberg is extremely impressed by the location: "I am very pleased that we were able to find an ideal venue for the Billie Jean King Cup in autumn with the Multiversum in Schwechat, Lower Austria. Everything is now being done so that we can possibly pull off the surprise coup against Latvia.” ÖTV Billie Jean King Cup captain and sports coordinator Marion Maruska is also absolutely thrilled: “The Multiversum in Schwechat, Lower Austria, is the ideal location , with the help of the audience and all the supporters, to dem
to be able to face and beat difficult opponents Latvia.”

And ÖTV sports director and Davis Cup captain Jürgen Melzer is more than satisfied after the first visit to the event complex: “I already knew the hall from various other sporting events. It's an incredible hall that really plays all the pieces - the perfect location. We really don't have to hide that. I think it can be a great tennis festival."

by p.m

Wednesday
Aug 17, 2022, 05:49 pm