{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/4d90c19e-d564-4949-a998-27e24cca2aee/673e7a5d045942e8b659b4eb?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"BJK Cup Final Day 7 -  Forza! Paolini powers Italy to victory","description":"<p>Jasmine Paolini has topped off her incredible 2024 by leading her country to victory in the Billie Jean King Cup, cementing Italy's status as the world's leading tennis nation. </p><p>Part one - Matt, David &amp; Catherine discuss a comprehensive 2-0 victory for Italy over Slovakia, and the stunning transformation in their taliswoman Jasmine Paolini,  from also-ran to world beater in the space of a year. </p><p>Part two (from 32 minutes) - The team discuss the existential challenges facing the Billie Jean King Cup, and the evolution and future of the competition. </p><p><br></p><p><a href=\"https://tickets.oneboxtds.com/tickets-daviscup/events/34651?hl=en-US&amp;sessionView=LIST\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Buy Tickets</a>&nbsp;to the Davis Cup Finals!</p><p><br></p><p>Join&nbsp;<a href=\"https://tennis.supportingcast.fm/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">The Barge!</a>&nbsp;Our safe online community space to talk tennis with Friends.</p><p>Become a&nbsp;<a href=\"https://bit.ly/FriendOfTheTennisPodcast\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Friend of the Tennis Podcast</a>&nbsp;to get access to The Barge, receive exclusive access to bonus podcasts throughout 2024, read Hannah's Column and watch monthly live shows on YouTube.&nbsp;</p><p>Sign up to receive our free&nbsp;<a href=\"https://bit.ly/TennisPodcastNewsletter\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Newsletter</a>&nbsp;(daily at Slams and weekly the rest of the year, featuring Matt’s Stat, mascot photos, predictions, and more)</p><p>Follow us on&nbsp;<a href=\"http://www.instagram.com/thetennispodcast\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Instagram</a>&nbsp;(@thetennispodcast)</p><p>Subscribe to our&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/@thetennispodcast\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">YouTube</a>&nbsp;channel.</p><p>Check out our&nbsp;<a href=\"https://bit.ly/TennisPodcastShop\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Shop</a></p><p><br></p>","author_name":"The Tennis Podcast"}