​Romania failed to qualify for the finals of the Billie Jean King Cup despite leading 2-0 against Slovenia. The defeat is also noticeable in the world ranking, where the tricolors have registered a decline.

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Romania fell five places to 17th

Before the match against Slovenia (a dramatic 3:2 defeat), Romania was ranked 12th in the world. This week, tricolors are on the 17th.

For Romania, there will be a play-off match for entry into the World Group of the competition (it will take place on 11/10 or 11/12 November 2023).

The final tournament of the Billie Jean King Cup will be held on November 7-12, 2023.

Billie Jean King Cup standings

A new leader in the world hierarchy: Switzerland overthrew Australia. Spain closes the podium.

*The place occupied in the previous rating is indicated in parentheses

1 (2). Switzerland 1072.15 points

2 (1). Australia 1048.32

3 (3). Spain 939.04

4 (5). France 935.84

5 (4). Czech Republic 900.32

6 (6). Canada (6) 877.07

7 (10). Kazakhstan 829.57

8 (13). Italy 825

9 (7). USA 806.94

10 (9). Germany 804.52

11 (8). Slovakia 732.07

12 (16). Poland 657.56

13 (14). Belgium 657.5 9

14 (15). Great Britain 646.71

15 (17). Brazil 645.78

16 (20). Ukraine 628.93

17 (12). Romania 627.27

18 (34). Slovenia 617.26

19 (19). Japan 583.85

20 (22). Mexico 562.85, etc.