Here’s Team Sweden at the BJKC against Great Britain

The Sweden squad for the November 11-12 play-off against Great Britain in London was announced today. Sweden’s team against Great Britain includes Rebecca Pettersson, Mirjam Björklund, Kajsa Rinaldo Persson, Keisa Hennemann and Lisa Jaar.
– We cannot present a better team, all the best players have accepted. On paper we are still underdogs. They have two top 100 players in singles and a wider team depending on who they nominate in doubles. “It’s going to be a really good tournament for our players with a big crowd and even if it’s their own crowd, I think the atmosphere will push our players to do a little bit more,” says Billie Jean King Cup captain Johanna Larsen, adding:
– I know that both Rebecca and Mirjam often raise their game in big tournaments. Caijsa also tags along and gets more out of his game when there are big matches. We have some who are used to big arenas and some who don’t play on a daily basis but are driven by big games. “I think it’s positive,” he says.

Johanna Larsson faces her toughest challenge as BJKC captain. Photo: Daniel Kobach / Biltbyron

Sweden’s women’s national team is one step closer to the elite division at the Billie Jean King Cup after a resounding victory in this year’s group stage in the Europe-Africa group. If the Blue-Yellow wins against England, Sweden will advance to the 2024 Billie Jean King Cup Qualifiers, a direct qualifier for a place in the finals of the Tennis Team World Cup – the Billie Jean King Cup Final. If they fail in the play-offs, next year’s Europe-Africa Zone Group 1 matches await.
Johanna Larsson has the chance to make three changes to the team.

Kajsa Rinaldo Persson and Keiza Hennemann in a doubles match during the group stage. Photo: Daniel Kobach / Biltbyron

In his chosen team, there is absolutely no doubles player, however, the BJKC captain sees many options among the players.
We didn’t know if there would be a double, we might have already decided, says Johanna with a laugh:
– It cannot be guessed forward. First we will play four singles matches and then it depends on whether everyone is healthy and injury free. Who plays doubles determines who is most prepared and fit for the day. Just because they don’t play a lot of doubles doesn’t mean they’re bad doubles players. For example, look at Mirjam who won in Båstad a few years ago. If it’s a decisive double, it could also be an advantage that England don’t have such good control over our players.

New to the team is the return of runner-up Mirjam Björklund of Sweden. And Rebecca Peterson – who was there last time – is seen in the squad. Wrote almost two weeks ago tennis.se About Rebecca’s path back from her right arm problem. Sweriketon is back and has started training – but still has a long way to go.
– I believe she is healthy and well and playing as much as possible, but only time will tell. I have taken players out that I believe in and they are ready to play.

The Swedish team that fixed the play-off ticket. Photo: Daniel Kobach / Biltbyron

The play-off against 14th-ranked Great Britain will be held on November 11-12. The international tournament is played indoors on a hard court in a copper box arena with room for 5,700 spectators.
Johanna Larsen sees the tough task ahead of her as captain.
– Absolutely! We also faced tough opposition in Turkey, but England is still the best opponent. The difference now is that they have their own stadium and support behind them. Another difference is that international competition now has several days to recharge. Our girls are good at getting into the match bubble and focusing on the task at hand. “We have to make sure the players get the preparation they want and then we have the best conditions to beat England,” says Johanna, who heads to England on Tuesday.
– We have training tracks from Wednesday, so we meet on Tuesday, and then Saturday and Sunday are full training days.

Sweden squad – age, club affiliation and (single/double ranking)

Rebecca Peterson, 28, Salk (93/1359)
Mirjam Björklund, 25, Salk (156/-)
Gaja Rinaldo Persson, 25, Ystads TK (404/553)
Keiza Henman, 22, KLTK (465/592)
Lisa Jarr, 23, Ensgate LTK (660/571)