Omni Amelia Island Resort, a luxurious oceanfront retreat sprawling across 1,350 acres on a barrier island off the Northeast Florida coast, has been chosen as the venue for the upcoming Billie Jean King Cup by Gainbridge Qualifying Tie between Ukraine and Romania. Scheduled for April 12-13, 2024, this event is a significant milestone for the resort, known for its Racquet Park featuring 22 har-tru clay tennis courts and a sunken stadium court.
The Svitolina Foundation, responsible for managing the Ukrainian women’s national team in the Billie Jean King Cup, selected Omni Amelia Island Resort as the new host site for this tie. The resort has a rich history in professional tennis, having served as the host site of the WTA International tournament from 1980 to 2008.
Elina Svitolina, the top-ranked Ukrainian player and former world No.3, expressed her excitement, stating, “Of course, our dream would be holding our home tie in Ukraine, as it has always been, but during the war it is not possible. Bush Tennis Center has been an amazing supporter and partner of the Svitolina Foundation, and to have them supporting us in our first tie as the organizing party of the Ukrainian Billie Jean King Cup team means a lot. We hope that many people can come out and support us as we take on…
